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Bhumihars
Bhumihar, also locally called Bhuinhar and Babhan, a Hindu caste mainly found in Bihar (including the Mithila region), the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand, the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh, and Nepal. They have traditionally been a land-owning group of eastern India, and controlled some small princely states and zamindari estates in the region in the early 20th century. They played an important role in the peasant movements and politics of Bihar. They claim Brahmin status, although their ''varna'' has been subject to much debate. Etymology The word ''bhūmihār'' is of relatively recent origin, first used in the records of United Provinces of Agra and Oudh in 1865. It derives from the word ''bhūmi'' ("land"), referring to the caste's landowner status. The term ''Bhumihar Brahmin'' was adopted by the community in the late 19th century to emphasise their claim of belonging to the priestly Brahmin class. The alternate name ''Babhan'' has been described ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Politics Of Bihar
The political landscape of Bihar, a state in eastern India, is dominated by regional political parties. , the main political groups are the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)), Indian National Congress (INC), Left Front (West Bengal), Left Front, Lok Janshakti Party (LJP), Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM), and the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM). There are also smaller regional parties: Samata Party, Rashtriya Jan Jan Party, Rashtriya Lok Janata Dal, Jan Adhikar Party, Vikassheel Insaan Party, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) and Rashtriya Lok Janshakti Party. As of 2024, Bihar is currently ruled by the National Democratic Alliance, NDA, after the Janata Dal (United), JDU broke away from a Mahagathbandhan (Bihar), Mahagatbandhan (Grand Alliance) coalition and returned to the NDA. Administration and governments The constitutional head of the Government of Bihar is the Governor, appointed by the President of India. Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajputs In Bihar
Rajputs in Bihar are members of the Rajput community living in the eastern Indian state of Bihar. They traditionally formed part of the feudal elite in Bihari society. Rajputs were pressed with the Zamindari abolition and Bhoodan movement in post-independence India; along with other Forward Castes, they lost their significant position in Bihar's agrarian society, leading to the rise of Other Backward Classes (OBCs). History From 1200 CE, many Rajput groups moved eastwards towards the Eastern Gangetic plains, forming their own chieftaincies. These minor Rajput kingdoms were scattered across the Gangetic plains of modern-day Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. During this process, petty clashes with Native populations occurred and in some cases, alliances were formed. Among these Rajput chieftaincies were the zamindars of Bhojpur and the taluks of Awadh. The immigration of Rajput clan chiefs into these parts of the Gangetic Plains also contributed to the agricultural appropriation of pre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
