The Kurmi are a Hindu agricultural Jāti (community) in India. The group has been associated with the Kunbi , though scholars differ as to whether the terms are synonymous. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] In 2006, the Indian government announced that Kurmi was considered synonymous with the Kunbi and Yellam castes in Maharashtra . [ 3 ] There are differences of opinion regarding the group's classification in the traditional varna system. Kunbi (alternatively Kanbi ) is a generic term applied to castes of traditionally non-elite tillers in Western India. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] [ 4 ] These include the Dhonoje, Ghatole, Hindre, Jadav, Jhare, Khaire, Lewa ( Leva Patil ), Lonare and Tirole communities of Vidharbha . [ 5 ] The communities are largely found in the state of Maharashtra but also exist in the states of Madhya Pradesh , Gujarat , Karnataka , Kerala and Goa . Kunbis are included among the Other Backward Classes (OBC) in Maharashtra. [ 5 ] [ a ] [ b ] Sant Tukaram , one of the most r...
Kurmi rajput nhi hn rajputo ke bap hn smjha
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