Karadiya Rajput


Karadiya Rajput is an Indian Hindu caste of the Rajput community.

Etymology

The term Karadiya dates back to the Muslim invasion of India; those Rajputs who agreed to pay taxes to Muslim rulers, obtained the title of Karadiya.

Legacy and classification

While having their origins in the regions of Malwa, Ujjain and Rajasthan, they are primarily found in the Saurashtra, Kutch and other region of Gujarat, India. One of their primary deities is Shiva. The majority of the community is vegetarian; and inter-caste/class marriages are not encouraged. One of their traditional folk dances is the Hinch, also called the Gaagar Nritya. They are currently classified in the category of Other Backward Class.
Jhala's 2010 review of studies on the community noted