Bhandari caste
For other uses, see Bhandari (disambiguation).
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| Various dialects of Konkani and Marathi | |
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| Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Konkani people |
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Bhandari men in western India (c. 1855-1862).
The Bhandari community is a caste that inhabits the western coast of India. They form the largest caste group in the state of Goa, reportedly being over 30% of that state's Hindu population, and play a major role in deciding the future of any political party there.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ "Treasurers of yore, now key to political fortune". The Times Of India. Retrieved 17 March 2013.
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Further reading
- Rege, Sharmila (2006). Writing Caste, Writing Gender: Reading Dalit Women's Testimonies. Zubaan. ISBN 978-8-18901-301-1.
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