What is Agnikula Kshatriya caste?
Agnikula Kshatriyas belong to the Agnivansha, the descendents from Agni, the vedic God of fire. Kshatriya caste of Hindus is divided into three lineages Suryavanshi, Chandravanshi and Agnivanshi. It is believed that some of the Rajputs in the north and agnikula Kshatriyas in the South India are from Agnikula lineage.
Are rajus Kshatriyas?
The Raju caste, which A. Satyanarayana calls the “locally dominant landed gentry”, claims Kshatriya status in the varna system despite there being “no real Kshatriya varna” in the Andhra region. Raju is a Telugu language variant of the Sanskrit title Raja, a term for a monarch or princely ruler.
Is vanniyar BC or MBC?
The Vanniyars who previously were of the Backward Class category, were now designated as a Most Backward Caste after successful agitations by them in the 1980s entitling them to 20% reservations. The reason for the agitation and subsequent re-classification was to avail more government benefits for the community.
What is Agnikula myth?
Some colonial-era historians interpreted the Agnikula myth to suggest a foreign origin for the Agnivanshi Rajputs. According to this theory, the foreign ancestors of these Rajputs came to India after the decline of the Gupta Empire around 5th century CE.
What is OC in caste?
OC means Other category or in other words General. There’s no quota for OC or the General category. While filling for if OC is not given you can select GEN or General and if that’s also not given , then select UR means Un- reserved.
In what book the Rajputs are mentioned as Agnikula Kshatriyas?
Rajputas are mentioned as Agnikula Kshatriyas in a Prithviraj Ra.
Who are the Agnikula Kshatriya caste in India?
Agnikula Kshatriyas belong to the Agnivansha, the descendents from Agni, the vedic God of fire. Kshatriya caste of Hindus is divided into three lineages Suryavanshi, Chandravanshi and Agnivanshi. It is believed that some of the Rajputs in the north and agnikula Kshatriyas in the South India are from Agnikula lineage.
Why was Agnikula Kshatriya moved to BCS from OC?
Agnikula Kshatriyas are OC s in some some mandals and BC s in some Mandals they are not BCs in all Mandals. Reservation was given based on educational degrees by government earlier. Agnikula Kshatriyas were moved to BCs from OCs because there were not many graduates at that time. Sir]
Why are Agnikula Kshatriyas known as Baliji?
Agñikula Kshatriyas are known as Baliji or Oda Balijas or Vada Balijas.Oda may be correct because these people are traditionally navigators.indulge in sea trade.They are belonged to OBÇ. Agni kula or Agni vansha is not an original Vedic lineage. The main vanshas are Surya and Chandra.