Karan (caste)
| Karan | |
|---|---|
| କରଣ | |
| Classification | Niyogi Brahmin |
| Religions | Hinduism |
| Languages | Odia |
| Populated states | Odisha |
| Subdivisions | Karan, Karan Vaishnav |
| Related groups | Brahmin |
| Status | Forward caste |
The Karan or Karana is a writer caste,[1] belongs to Niyogi Brahmin community[2][3][4] found in the state of Odisha in India. They also held Karanam post in some parts of Andhra Pradesh, where they speak Odia[5] and played the similar role in Odisha as that of the Kayasthas of West Bengal and Bihar and are considered next prominent rank after Brahmins in Odisha. Traditionally they were the official record-keepers in the royal courts of the Odia princely states historically (Orissa Tributary States).[6] They constitute about 4% to 5% population of Odisha.[7] Nowadays they are politically dominating community and reign over 40 years of odisha politics.[8]
Social Status
The Karanas are a forward caste of Odisha.[9] During the British colonial era, many Karanas used to be zamindars of Odisha.[10] 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.[11]
Surnames
Prominent surnames of the Karan community include Patnaik, Mohanty, Das etc.[12][13]
Notable people
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- ^ 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.
- ^ Odisha. Anthropological Survey of India by Seagull Books. 2012. ISBN 978-81-7046-293-4.
- ^ Pradhan, Ashok (2019-04-13). "Reign of Patnaiks: 40 years and counting - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
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- ^ 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.
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