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The '''Kanet''' is a [[Hindu]] [[caste]] found in the state of [[Himachal Pradesh]] in [[North India]].<ref>''A Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of Punjab''. Low Price Publications. pp. 457–471</ref>
'''Kanet''' is a [[caste]] found in [[India]] natively residing in the state of [[Himachal Pradesh]]. Historically, Kanets have been engaged in [[agriculture]] and allied activities.<ref>''A Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of Punjab''. Low Price Publications. pp. 457–471</ref>
They also generally use as a [[Thakur (title)|Thakur title]].There is a major subcaste of kanets which is known as "Mukhiya".


'''Kanet/Kunait'''(कनेत/कुनैत) is also a [[Rajput]] Clan Native to East Himachal.'''Kanet''' Rajputs Claim themselves to be the Descendants of Hill Rajas of an Ancient Kingdom.
They are native to Eastern parts of Himachal. They claim themselves to be the descendants of Hill Rajas of an Ancient Kingdom.
Ethnically and Linguistically kanets/Kunets Rajputs resides in lower hills of Himachal are of an Indo-Aryan Stock Like other Rajput Clans,
Ethnically and linguistically, Kanets residing in middle and lower hills of Himachal are of an Indo-Aryan stock such as other Rajput clans, but there are also mixed Mongoloid-Tibetian stock of Kanets in Kinnaur and Lahul.
Kanet are known by the title [[Thakur (title)|Thakur]], Although during British times they were considered one of the agriculturalist castes of Himachal like [[Ghirth]].<ref>''A Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of Punjab''. Low Price Publications. pp. 457–471</ref> The term agricultural tribe, according to the [[Punjab Land Alienation Act, 1900]], was at that time synonymous with [[martial race]].<ref>Mazumder (2003), p. 105</ref>
But there are also of Mixed Mongoloid-Tibetian stock of kanets in Kullu hills and Lahul and are considered as impure by blood and birth.
Kanet/Kunait Rajputs that are of indo aryan stock are the Landlords and are also known by [[Thakur]] Tittle, Although During British Times they Were Considered as one of the Agriculturalist Caste of Himachal Like [[Girth]].<ref>''A Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of Punjab''. Low Price Publications. pp. 457–471</ref>
Recent Genetic Analysis showed close genetic affinites b/w the Brahmins and Hill Rajputs with Thakur Kanets.
It can be concluded that Originally Kanet was One of the Tribe of Nagavanshi or Chandravanshi Kshatriyas that was ruling the Central Hills and lower valleys of North western Himalayas for a very long time.


==Etymology==
==Etymology==
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==Origin==
==Origin==
According to Cunnigham's Theory of their Origin Kanets are Descendants of [[Kuninda]] '''कुणिन्द/कुणिद''' Dynasty which Once Ruled the Parts of East Himachal and Uttrakhand for a very long time and before the arrival of Medieval Era(6thCE-12thCE) Rajput Clans [[Chauhan]],[[Parmar]],[[Chandel]] from the plains in the region.
According to a theory of their origin Kanets are descendants of [[Kuninda]] ('''कुणिन्द/कुणीद''') Dynasty which once ruled the Parts of East Himachal and to Kumaon region of [[Uttarakhand]] for a very long time till the rise of Gupta Empire and before the arrival of Medieval Era(6thCE-12thCE) Rajput Clans [[Chauhan dynasty|Chauhan]], [[Parmar (Rajput clan)|Parmar]], [[Chandel (Rajput clan)|Chandel]] from Central And North India.
The Kingdom of [[Kuninda]]s is Also Mentioned in [[Mahabharata]] as [[Kulinda]].They were Defeated by the Arjuna.Kunindas are Also mentioned by [[Panini]] in his [[Ashtadhyayi]].
The Kingdom of Kunindas is also mentioned in [[Mahabharata]] as Kulinda. They were Defeated by the Arjuna. Kunindas are also mentioned by [[Pāṇini|Panini]] in his [[Ashtadhyayi]]. A Kulinda/Kuninda chief named Subahu/सुबाहु' is mentioned in Mahabharata who joined the [[Pandavas]] with his army and fought against [[Kauravas]] in the battle.
A [[Kulinda]]/[[Kuninda]] Chief Named '''Subahu/सुबाहु''' Is mentioned in Mahabharata who joined the [[Pandavas]] with his army and Fought Against [[Kauravas]] in the Battle.


One of the Great kings of the Kuninda was [[Rajanaka]]/[[Rana]] [[Amoghabhuti]] {राणा '''अमोघभूति'''}, who ruled in the mountainous valley of the Sutlej and Yamuna rivers (in today's southern Himachal and far western Uttarakhand in northern India around 200B.C.)
One of the great kings of the Kuninda was [[Rajnah]]/[[Rana (title)|Rana]] [[Amoghabhuti]] {राणा अमोघभूति}, who ruled in the mountainous valley of the Sutlej and Yamuna rivers (in today's southern Himachal and far western Uttarakhand in northern India around 200B.C.)


The Greek historian Ptolemy linked the origin of the Kuninda to the country where the rivers Beas, Sutlej, Yamuna and Ganges originate.<ref>Ptolemy, ''Geography'' 7.1.42: ὑπὸ δὲ τὰς Βιβάσιος καὶ τοῦ Ζαράδρου καὶ τοῦ Διαμούνα καὶ τοῦ Γάγγου ἡ Κυλινδρινή, "and enclosed by the [[Beas River|Bibasis]], the [[Sutlej|Zaradros]], the [[Yamuna|Diamuna]], and the [[Ganges]] is Kylindrinē."</ref>
The Greek historian Ptolemy linked the origin of the Kuninda to the country where the rivers Beas, Sutlej, Yamuna and Ganges originate.<ref>Ptolemy, ''Geography'' 7.1.42: ὑπὸ δὲ τὰς Βιβάσιος καὶ τοῦ Ζαράδρου καὶ τοῦ Διαμούνα καὶ τοῦ Γάγγου ἡ Κυλινδρινή, "and enclosed by the [[Beas River|Bibasis]], the [[Sutlej|Zaradros]], the [[Yamuna|Diamuna]], and the [[Ganges]] is Kylindrinē."</ref>
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The Kuninda kingdom disappeared around the 3rd century, and from the 4th century, it seems the region shifted to Shaivite beliefs.
The Kuninda kingdom disappeared around the 3rd century, and from the 4th century, it seems the region shifted to Shaivite beliefs.


Kanet Rajputs could be the descendants of Ruling Family of the Ancient [[Kuninda]] Tribe.
Kanet Thakurs/Rajputs could be the descendants of Ruling Ranas(Chieftains) of the Ancient [[Kuninda]] Tribe.


==Distribution==
==Distribution==
'''Kanet/Kunait''' are Mostly found in eastern [[Himachal Pradesh]] i.e in Districts like Solan,Mandi,Sirmour and Shimla with very few representation in Kangra and Hamirpur.
'''Kanet/Kunait''' are mostly found in central, eastern and southern [[Himachal Pradesh]], i.e in districts like Mandi, Kullu, Sirmour, Shimla, Solan and Bilaspur with very few representation in Kangra and Hamirpur.

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==Location of ancient Kunindas==


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Latest revision as of 03:18, 11 October 2024

Kanet is a caste found in India natively residing in the state of Himachal Pradesh. Historically, Kanets have been engaged in agriculture and allied activities.[1] They also generally use as a Thakur title.There is a major subcaste of kanets which is known as "Mukhiya".

They are native to Eastern parts of Himachal. They claim themselves to be the descendants of Hill Rajas of an Ancient Kingdom. Ethnically and linguistically, Kanets residing in middle and lower hills of Himachal are of an Indo-Aryan stock such as other Rajput clans, but there are also mixed Mongoloid-Tibetian stock of Kanets in Kinnaur and Lahul. Kanet are known by the title Thakur, Although during British times they were considered one of the agriculturalist castes of Himachal like Ghirth.[2] The term agricultural tribe, according to the Punjab Land Alienation Act, 1900, was at that time synonymous with martial race.[3]

Etymology

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The modern Name "Kanet/kunet/Kunait" is an Apabhramsha of Kuninda or Kunid [कुणिन्द/कुणीद/कुनिद ~ कुनेत/कुनैत/कनेत]

  • Ku/कु changed to ka/क Or ku/कु
  • ñi/णि changed to nē/णे/ने/नै
  • Da/द changed to ta/त

Origin

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According to a theory of their origin Kanets are descendants of Kuninda (कुणिन्द/कुणीद) Dynasty which once ruled the Parts of East Himachal and to Kumaon region of Uttarakhand for a very long time till the rise of Gupta Empire and before the arrival of Medieval Era(6thCE-12thCE) Rajput Clans Chauhan, Parmar, Chandel from Central And North India. The Kingdom of Kunindas is also mentioned in Mahabharata as Kulinda. They were Defeated by the Arjuna. Kunindas are also mentioned by Panini in his Ashtadhyayi. A Kulinda/Kuninda chief named Subahu/सुबाहु' is mentioned in Mahabharata who joined the Pandavas with his army and fought against Kauravas in the battle.

One of the great kings of the Kuninda was Rajnah/Rana Amoghabhuti {राणा अमोघभूति}, who ruled in the mountainous valley of the Sutlej and Yamuna rivers (in today's southern Himachal and far western Uttarakhand in northern India around 200B.C.)

The Greek historian Ptolemy linked the origin of the Kuninda to the country where the rivers Beas, Sutlej, Yamuna and Ganges originate.[4]

One of the Edicts of Ashoka on a pillar is also present at Kalsi, in the region of Garhwal, indicating the spread of Buddhism to the region from the 4th century BCE.

The Kuninda kingdom disappeared around the 3rd century, and from the 4th century, it seems the region shifted to Shaivite beliefs.

Kanet Thakurs/Rajputs could be the descendants of Ruling Ranas(Chieftains) of the Ancient Kuninda Tribe.

Distribution

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Kanet/Kunait are mostly found in central, eastern and southern Himachal Pradesh, i.e in districts like Mandi, Kullu, Sirmour, Shimla, Solan and Bilaspur with very few representation in Kangra and Hamirpur.

Location of ancient Kunindas

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Kuninda Kingdom
Before 2nd century BCE–3rd century
Location of Kuninda relative to other groups: the Audumbaras, the Vemakas, the Vrishnis, the Yaudheyas, the Pauravas and the Arjunayanas.
Location of Kuninda relative to other groups: the Audumbaras, the Vemakas, the Vrishnis, the Yaudheyas, the Pauravas and the Arjunayanas.
Governmentmonarchy
History 
• Established
Before 2nd century BCE
• Disestablished
3rd century
Today part ofIndia

See also

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References

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  1. ^ A Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of Punjab. Low Price Publications. pp. 457–471
  2. ^ A Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of Punjab. Low Price Publications. pp. 457–471
  3. ^ Mazumder (2003), p. 105
  4. ^ Ptolemy, Geography 7.1.42: ὑπὸ δὲ τὰς Βιβάσιος καὶ τοῦ Ζαράδρου καὶ τοῦ Διαμούνα καὶ τοῦ Γάγγου ἡ Κυλινδρινή, "and enclosed by the Bibasis, the Zaradros, the Diamuna, and the Ganges is Kylindrinē."
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