Maratha (Uttar Pradesh)

The Maratha are an immigrant Hindu caste found in the state of Uttar Pradesh in India. They are descendents of soldiers and administrators who settled in Uttar Pradesh during the period of Maratha rule in the region. Most arrived as part of the army sent by Baji Rao Peshwa. They are found mainly in the districts of Jhansi, Jalaun, Banda, Lalitpur and Kanpur.^[1]

The Uttar Pradesh Maratha mainly claim to be Brahmins, and are divided into three groups, the Koknaste, Karhade, and Deshasthe. These sub-groups are further divided into clans, the main ones being the Nevalkar, Bhagwat, Borvankar, Moghe, Viledar, Bheve, Sardesai, and Joshi. The Maratha now speak Bundelkhandi and Hindi, although historically spoke Marathi.^[2]

See also

• Maratha

References

1. ^ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part Two edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 948 to 951 Manohar Publications
2. ^ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part Two edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 948 to 951 Manohar Publications