Basu


Basu is an Indian surname, primarily found among Bengali Hindus. It stems from Sanskrit वासु vāsu.
Basus belong to the Kayastha caste in Bengal. They evolved as a caste from a category of officials or scribes, between the 5th/6th century CE and 11th/12th century CE, its component elements being putative Kshatriyas and mostly Brahmins. Basus are considered as Kulin Kayasthas, along with Ghoshes and Mitras.

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