Which caste is Jaiswal surname?
Jaiswal is a surname used by many Hindu communities including Kalwars, Jains and Rajputs. Jaiswals are mainly traders and deal in various commodities. In past, they excelled in the art of Liquor making and were classified as Somavamshiya Sahatrarjun Kshatriya.
Is Jaiswal a high caste?
They are mostly found in North India including Agra, Delhi and Rajasthan. In 2003, Jaiswal Kalwars were classified and listed as an Other Backward Class by some state governments like Delhi & Uttar Pradesh, although Jaiswal Jain and Rajput still belong to General Category in India’s positive discrimination system.
Is Jaiswal a low caste?
In 2003, Jaiswal Kalwars were classified and listed as an Other Backward Class by some state governments like Delhi & Uttar Pradesh, although Jaiswal Jain and Rajput still belong to General Category in India’s positive discrimination system.
Is Jaiswal a lower caste?
What is the meaning of the name Jaiswal?
Optimistic, Peacemaker, Cheerful.
What is the caste of Jaiswal?
All Jaiswal are OBC…. Jayswal is a subcaste of Vaisya or Baniya in the Hindi-speaking belt of India, with interests in hardware, iron and steel, liquor, clothes etc. They are generally good-looking, handsome, educated, intelligent and well-off. The title jaiswal belongs to the hindu family.
What are some of the common Jaiswal surnames?
Few of the common Jaiswal Surnames in todays times are are Jaiswal, Jayaswal, Gaur, Garg, Gupta, Bhagat, Vaish (nav), Prasad, Chowdhury, Rai or Ray or Roy, Thakur, Sahu, Shaw , Malviya, chokesy , Shivhare , Ranjan, Chandra, Ram, Prasad , Kumar ,Varma or Varman Or Barman, etc.
How did the Jaiswals become Jain?
Some of the Jaiswals who started doing Liquor Business to serve rich people got classified into kalal etc known as baniya, later due to restrictions on distribution of Liquor, they came up into other businesses. Moving further, Some of these Jaiswals followed the Jain Dharma, and became Jaiswal Jain.
What is the origin of Jaiswal Brahmins?
Jaiswal Brahmins are mainly Chandravanshis or Gadhiwals. Some Jaiswals are also believed to be Nagar Brahmins. Jaiswals have historical similarity with Nagar Brahmins and Sakaldwipiya or Shakadvipi Brahmins. According to one school of thought, it is also believed that Jaiswal Brahmins have roots in Middle East.