Castes of Marwar
Marwar region is inhabited by a number of communities, majority of whom are engaged in agricultural work. The landowning farming communities include Rajputs, Jats, Gurjars, Malis and Minas. In the Marwar state there was Jagirdari system of governance before independence. The right to ownership of land was available to the ruling Rajputs during British period. Brahmans were associated with priestly and religious professions. Mahajans were associated with trading and money lending. Other castes inhabiting Marwar include Kalbi, Nai, Darzi, Suthar, Meghwal, Chamar, Lohar, Naik, Bhil, Ghanchi, Sindhi-Sipahi.
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