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|caste_name = Karana |
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|native_name = କରଣ |
|native_name = କରଣ |
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|subdivisions = |
|subdivisions = Karana, Karana Vaishnav |
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|populated_states = [[Odisha]] |
|populated_states = [[Odisha]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[Telangana]] |
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|religions = [[Hinduism]] |
|religions = [[Hinduism]] |
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|languages = [[Odia language|Odia]] |
|languages = [[Odia language|Odia]], [[Telugu language|Telugu]] |
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|status = [[Forward caste]] |
|status = [[Forward caste]] |
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|related = [[Utkala Brahmin|Brahmin]] |
|related = [[Utkala Brahmin|Brahmin]] |
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The '''Karan or Karana''' is a |
The '''Karan or Karana''' is a [[writer]] caste<ref name="Pati2008">{{cite book|author=Rabindra Nath Pati|title=Family Planning|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=_5seKkk3GkIC&pg=PA116|year=2008|publisher=APH Publishing|isbn=978-81-313-0352-8|pages=116–}}</ref> found in the state of [[Odisha]] in [[India]]. They also known as '''Karanam''' in [[Andhra Pradesh]]<ref name="Rao1990">{{cite book|author=M. Kodanda Rao|title=Cultural and Structural Dimensions of Family: A Study of Jalari Fishermen|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=EKhxpLqX9bsC&pg=PA34|year=1990|publisher=Concept Publishing Company|isbn=978-81-7022-270-5|pages=34–}}</ref> and played the similar role in Odisha as that of the [[Kayastha]]s of [[West Bengal]] and [[Bihar]]. Traditionally they were the official record-keepers in the royal courts of the Odia princely states historically ([[Orissa Tributary States]]).<ref>{{cite book|first1=Ramesh P. |last1=Mohanty|first2=Durgesh Nandini |last2=Biswal|title=Culture, Gender and Gender Discrimination: Caste Hindu and Tribal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Kl66OPnClpoC&pg=PA40|year=2007|publisher=Mittal Publications|isbn=978-81-8324-199-1|page=40}}</ref> Today they are a politically dominant community and have reigned over the politics of Odisha for 40 years.<ref>{{cite web | last=Pradhan | first=Ashok | title=Reign of Patnaiks: 40 years and counting - Times of India | website=The Times of India | date=2019-04-13 | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/elections/lok-sabha-elections-2019/odisha/news/reign-of-patnaiks-40-years-and-counting/articleshow/68858700.cms | access-date=2021-02-08}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Revision as of 02:41, 3 November 2022
| Karana | |
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| କରଣ | |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Odia, Telugu |
| Populated states | Odisha, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana |
| Subdivisions | Karana, Karana Vaishnav |
| Related groups | Brahmin |
| Status | Forward caste |
The Karan or Karana is a writer caste[1] found in the state of Odisha in India. They also known as Karanam in Andhra Pradesh[2] and played the similar role in Odisha as that of the Kayasthas of West Bengal and Bihar. Traditionally they were the official record-keepers in the royal courts of the Odia princely states historically (Orissa Tributary States).[3] Today they are a politically dominant community and have reigned over the politics of Odisha for 40 years.[4]
History
The frequent admission of land grants to princes, Brahmins and various officials gave rise to a new new class of scribes. They were recruited from lower as well as higher castes. However the Karanas crystallized into a distinct caste only in the 10th or 11th century AD owning to social mobility. Any mention of the term prior to that period simply denotes its functional aspect rather than a caste affiliation.[5]
Social Status
The Karanas are a forward caste of Odisha.[6] In mediaeval Odisha, Karanas climbed the social ladder by supplying brides to the ruling dynasties. An example of this can be found in the Arasavali copper plate of the Eastern Ganga monarch Vajrahasta III.[5] During the British colonial era, many Karanas of Odisha had received zamindaris.[7] In recent post-Independence era India, they have also played a dominant role in politics. Such is their prominence in politics that many members from the Karan community have been elected as the Chief Ministers of Odisha, hence they are also dubbed as the political caste of Odisha.[8]
Surnames
Prominent surnames of the Karan community include Patnaik, Mohanty, Das etc.[9][10]
Notable people
References
- ^ Rabindra Nath Pati (2008). Family Planning. APH Publishing. pp. 116–. ISBN 978-81-313-0352-8.
- ^ M. Kodanda Rao (1990). Cultural and Structural Dimensions of Family: A Study of Jalari Fishermen. Concept Publishing Company. pp. 34–. ISBN 978-81-7022-270-5.
- ^ Mohanty, Ramesh P.; Biswal, Durgesh Nandini (2007). Culture, Gender and Gender Discrimination: Caste Hindu and Tribal. Mittal Publications. p. 40. ISBN 978-81-8324-199-1.
- ^ Pradhan, Ashok (2019-04-13). "Reign of Patnaiks: 40 years and counting - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
- ^ a b Cite error: The named reference
IHC_KRN_2004was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Aila-Leena Matthies; Kati Närhi (4 October 2016). The Ecosocial Transition of Societies: The contribution of social work and social policy. Taylor & Francis. pp. 110–. ISBN 978-1-317-03460-5.
- ^ "sg.inflibnet.ac.in" (PDF).
- ^ Pramit Verma; Pardeep Singh (14 July 2020). Urban Ecology: Emerging Patterns and Social-Ecological Systems. Elsevier Science. pp. 83–. ISBN 978-0-12-820731-4.
- ^ "shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in" (PDF).
- ^ Pattanaik, Devdutt (2018-02-18). "Devdutt Pattanaik: Descendants of Chitragupta". mid-day. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ Pradhan, Ashok (2019-04-13). "Reign of Patnaiks: 40 years and counting". The Times of India. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ "rediff.com: The evil that envelopes Orissa". Rediff.com. 2000-02-14. Retrieved 2020-09-06.
- ^ "Rediff.com 2000"