Utkala Rajput

Utkala Rajput (also Known as Kshatriyas)[1][2] is an Odia-speaking Rajput community from the state of Odisha, who are belongs to the royal and warrior class and historical rulers of the Utkala Kingdom. They observe Upanayan and are rank next to Utkala Brahmins and generally rich in odia caste hierarchy. But they are few in numbers and comprise only 2% population of Odisha state.[3][4]

Utkala Rajput
ଉତ୍କଳ ରାଜପୁତ
Maharaja Krushna Chandra Gajapati, a Rajput ruler of Odisha
ClassificationRajput
ReligionsHinduism
LanguagesOdia
Populated statesOdisha
Related groupsUtkala Brahmin
StatusForward caste
Kingdom (original)Utkala Kingdom

Social Status

The Kshatriyas (Rajputs) are classified as Forward castes of Odisha.[5]Those people who identified as Rajputs, most of thems are kings and belongs to members of the royal familys. They occupied their position in the society higher rank to the Karanas. They were benevolent rulers not despots or autocrats. They had great veneration towards the Brahmins from whom they sought advice to carry on administration. They were great builders. By receiving their patronage, a good number of temples were built up in Odisha. They were famous for their charity. The digging of tanks, establishment of Shasanas, educational institutions etc. were also their look out. They also took interest in the promotion of learning inside the society.[6]

Rajput Provinces
  • Dhenkanal (Princely states)[7]
  • Tigiria (Princely States)[8]
  • Panchkote (Zamindari)[9]
  • Sonepur (Princely States)[10]
  • Patna (Princely States), Balangir[11]
  • Mayurbhanj (Princely States)[12]
  • Khandapara (Princely States)[13]
  • Kalahandi (Princely States)[14]
  • Pallahara (Princely States)[15]

References
  1. India, NGOs (2014-02-22). "Utkal Rajput Kshatriya Samaj, Bhubaneswar". NGOs India and Funding Agencies. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  2. Gautam Sharma (1990). Valour and Sacrifice: Famous Regiments of the Indian Army. Allied Publishers. pp. 123–. ISBN 978-81-7023-140-0.
  3. Rabindra Nath Pati (2008). Family Planning. APH Publishing. pp. 117–. ISBN 978-81-313-0352-8.
  4. "Rajput". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-01-13.
  5. "Religion, caste don't count in Odisha polls". Deccan Herald. 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2020-09-12.
  6. History, Odisha (2017-07-05). "Society During the Bhaumakaras – History of Odisha". History of Odisha – A Comprehensive Compendium of History, Culture, Lifestyle and Tourism of Odisha. Retrieved 2021-01-14.
  7. Rathore, Abhinay (2016-08-20). "Dhenkanal (Princely State)". Rajput Provinces of India. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  8. "King of Tigiria Princely state no more". Odishabulletin. 2015-11-30. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  9. "HISTORY". KILADALIJODA. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  10. Rathore, Abhinay (2016-08-20). "Sonepur (Princely State)". Rajput Provinces of India. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  11. "Patna (Princely State)". Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  12. "Mayurbhanj History". MayurbhanjOnline. 1901-02-18. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  13. Rathore, Abhinay (2016-08-20). "Khandpara (Princely State)". Rajput Provinces of India. Retrieved 2021-01-24.
  14. "www.folklore.ee" (PDF).
  15. Rathore, Abhinay (2016-08-20). "Pal Lahara (Princely State)". Rajput Provinces of India. Retrieved 2021-01-24.

16 http://www.indianrajputs.com/view/parla_khimediThis link says paralakhemundi royals aren't rajput.

This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.