The global definition of the caste system surrounds a classification of several hereditary groups of hierarchical social class. They have been in control of the important means of production, namely the agricultural land, for generations. Bāgmatī, Nepal 500+ connections The mother tongue of these groups is Nepali. ), Sobh, Snehi Nepali, etc. Asia Nepal: Deadly caste-based attacks spur outcry over social discrimination. Along with the Shakyas, they have the right of hereditary membership of the bahas or viharas. It was only those clientele Newar families patronized by the Ranas who succeeded in upgrading their social and economic status by imitating new norms of the Rana Durbar. Nepali won the men’s Under-40 age category title, while Nagarkoti bagged gold in men’s U-50 section. Higher castes are supposed to be 'more pure' because they celebrate more ceremonies and observe more rites of purification and because events such as births and death defile them for longer periods of time than they do Jyāpu agriculturists and other service providers. [23][24][25], Baré (Buddhist temple priests), Crafstmen, Advent of Khas/Gorkhali rulers and the Muluki Ain, Historical relation to other non-Newar Nepalis, sfn error: multiple targets (2×): CITEREFGellner1986 (. [1] Therefore, the Hindu Rajopadhyaya Brahmins and Buddhist Vajracharyas occupy the highest position in Newar society. Caste-origin Madhesh Hindu groups/Madhesiya. Nepal: Growth of a Nation. The most things which are seen in all the Nepalese heart is about the thought of patriotic. [5] The four classes varna encompassed a total of 64 castes jat within it, with the Shudras being further divided into 36 sub-castes. [4], These three varnas (Brahman, Kshatriya, Vaishya) and castes of either religious identity inside their respective Varna (Hindu Rājopādhyāya/Chatharīya/Pānchtharīya and Buddhist Vajrāchārya/Shākya/Urāy) collectively form the upper-caste twice-born segment of Newar society. There are 800+ professionals named "Nagarkoti", who use LinkedIn to exchange information, ideas, and opportunities. [1] The ordinary term, considered pejorative, is "Khae(n)" derived from their tribal designation Khas. Nepal’s taekwondo player Raju Nagarkoti and three others won medals in the 2020 USA Taekwondo Open Online Poomsae Championship held in Chicago on Sunday. The social structure of the caste-origin Madhesi Hindu groups is complex, reflecting four varna groups with distinct hierarchical structure within them. Even though Gorkhalis saw them as part of the 'defeated' aristocracy of the Malla kingdoms, they went on to form the core of the ruling administrative elite of the new Nepali state till the end of Rana regime in 1951 A.D. [10], Irrespective of the Newars' own complex and much elaborate social stratification, the legal code "Muluki Ain", promulgated in January 1854 A.D. by the new Rana regime, classified the entire Newar community as a single "enslavable alcohol-drinking" caste. Adapted from Rosser Colin, "Social Mobility in the Newar Caste System", pp. Much of the previously animist/tribal Khas population of the western Nepal region acquired the 'Chhetri' status in the 1850s with the proclamation by the Rana Prime Minister Jung Bahadur Rana, making Chhetris the most populous caste/tribe of Nepal. However, in Nepal people sometimes erroneously use word Caste to … De Wikipedia, la enciclopedia libre. [3] The law also comprised Prāyaścitta (avoidance and removal of sin) and Ācāra (the customary law of different castes and communities). [16] Despite the varna and endogamous caste differences between Chatharīya and Pañchthariya from the inside, non-Srēṣṭhas often tend to see them as a singular composite unit from the outside. Kurmi in north/south India and Nepal. If these major three castes (Khas Brahmin & Chhetris, and Newars) combine together their shares in the Government of Nepal, civil service employment is 89.2% in 1991. [14] Historical records also show trading, service, and untouchable clans of the Indian plains immigrating to Nepal Valley along with the entourage of the Maithil and Malla kings, and in due process, becoming Newars themselves. [4], Unlike the Hindu caste systems prevalent in Khas and Madhesi societies, the existence and influence of Buddhist "ex-monks" from ancient times in the Kathmandu Valley added a "double-headed" element to the Newar caste system. They had a long history and strong internal social organization. The Rajopadhyayas still keep a strong tradition of Vedic and Tantric rituals alive, a fact exemplified for instance at the recent Lakhhōma, performed with contributions of the whole town of Bhaktapur. They are the most dominant Newar caste that includes the old Newari aristocracy as well as the traditional land-owning and mercantile families. [11] In terms of education, 88.0% of Khas Brahmins & Chhetris, and Newars have access to school, 12.0% have never been to school. First introduced at the time of the Licchavis (A.D. 300 – c. 879), the Newar caste system assumed its present shape during the medieval Malla period (A.D. Social exclusion and Maoist insurgency. In 2001 the CBS recorded only nine groups in the caste-origin Hill Hindu groups. [17] Maithil Brahmins do not consider themselves as 'true' Newars either because unlike the Rajopadhyayas, they claim that their arrival to the Nepal Valley is much more recent, and they have always maintained matrimonial and ceremonial ties with the Terai, never fully integrating in the Newar social fabric.[4]. Ida Lykke Jensen The Caste System in Nepal 17.01.2013 Zalla Mandozai - According to the youth 5. Nagarkoti defeated Ashim Sherchan of Kaski 6-0 in the men’s section final, while Khum Kumal of TAC finished […] Gurung, H. (2005). [2], The social structure of the caste-origin Madhesi Hindu groups is complex, reflecting four varna groups with distinct hierarchical structure within them. From the Khas Brahman-Chhetri point of view, this large middle-ranking group includes the remaining Newar castes and other Tibeto-Burman speaking peoples. [16] Within the Sresthas there are three hierarchically ranked, traditionally endogamous groups which describe themselves as i. Kshatriya or colloquially Chatharīya, ii. This term has also been traditionally used as synonymous to the Tamangs whose habitat has been the surrounding areas of the Valley. In 1962, a law was passed making it illegal to discriminate against other castes led all castes to be equally treated by the law. In 1962, a law was passed making it illegal to discriminate against other castes led all caste to … View the profiles of professionals named "Nagarkoti" on LinkedIn. KATHMANDU, Feb 8: Nepal number one pro Shiva Ram Shrestha and Bhuwan Nagarkoti shared the lead after the first round of the Golfer Pilots NPGA Classic, the sixth event under the Surya Nepal Golf Tour, at the par-68 Royal Nepal Golf Club on Wednesday. The dozens of noble and ruling Maithil clans (present day Chatharīya Srēṣṭha) who came along ruling kings or as part of their nobility (most notably with Maithili Karnata King Hari Simha Deva (c. 1324 CE) were also assimilated in the Newar nation in the Kshatriya varna. The Shakyas, who are next to the Bajracharyas in the caste hierarchy, can also be called Vihar priests. They are believed to be the true descendants of the various original settlers of the Kathmandu Valley—Licchavis, Ahirs, Kirata, Gopalas. The Nepalese civil code Muluki Ain (1854) was written by Jang Bahadur Rana after his European tour. Nepal is a multiethnic, multilingual, and democratic country. In 2001 the CBS recorded 43 caste-origin Hindu groups in the Madhesh. caste or caste. Class, Caste or Location? Today, Jyapus have succeeded in placing themselves at the centre of Newar society, thanks partly to the growing popularity of the Indigenous adivasi discourse. Their upper status is maintained by their exclusive entitlement to secret Tantric initiation rites (āgama and diksha rituals) which cannot be conducted on castes other than the three upper varnas. These values were seen as a potent instrument of Rana political repression. After the Rana regime, caste rules relating to food, drink and intercaste marriage were openly louted but the Muluki Ain had not been abrogated. There are no low and high caste in Nepal. That is to say, they all have four castes: Brahmin, Chhetri, Vaishya and Shudra. To discourage caste-based discrimination and untouchability in society, the government has announced programmes that provide rewards for inter-caste marriages. [16] They are the purohits or family priests. The social values preached by the Muluki Ain, however, were providing restrictive, anachronic and out of step with the spirit of times. Traditional families also get advice from family Jyotishi/Joshi for horoscope match-making. Rahul Nagarkoti | Nepal | .NET Developer | Principal Software Developer | 76 connections | View Rahul's homepage, profile, activity, articles The legal recognition to caste and all the discriminatory laws made on the grounds of caste were ceased. The most successful attempt at imposing the caste system was made in the 19th century by Jung Bahadur Kunwar who was very keen to have his own status raised. MOPE (2002). Mongoloid people, thought generally to have Tibetan connections, are called "Sae(n)"[9] This term is said to be derived from an old Newari term for a Tibetan or, according to some, for Lhasa. Similarly, notable examples of immigrant groups being assimilated include the Rajopadhyaya Brahmins, who are the descendants of the Kānyakubja Brahmins of Kannauj who immigrated to Kathmandu Valley as late as the 12th century CE. At a meeting of over 200 khap leaders, the self-styled caste councils were "unanimous in their opposition to same gotra marriages". Gubhāju-Baré, consists of two sub-groups, viz. There is similarity in the social structure of Khas, Newar and Maithil communities. Nagarkoti is the 278,069 th most numerous last name on earth, borne by around 1 in 5,239,070 people. Today, they picture themselves as the most genuine Newars, the epitome of their society and culture. [citation needed] Education is free and open to all castes. Other rules further restrict social intermingling between the castes, but they tend to be treated more casually.[2]. The supreme caste Communities make ornaments, weapons pottery and others. In 2006, Nepal was declared a country free of caste-based discrimination. KATHMANDU: Sanjiv Nepali and Raju Nagarkoti won individual poomsae gold medals in the British Open Taekwondo Championship at the George H Carnell Leisure Centre in Manchester on Sunday. There is an observable reaction to this among certain Khas Brahmin and Chhetri groups, seeking to prevent group-based rights from becoming an important factor in the country that earlier had a political system associated with group-based discrimination. Boiled rice and dal (a sauce made of lentils), in particular, must not be accepted from a person of lower caste. Various existing and immigrant population of Kathmandu Valley have assimilated among the four varnas accordingly. More than fifty (52.0%) of Hill Dalits, 47.0% of the Tarai Dalits, 48.0% of the Muslims and 30 percent of the Hill Adivasi Janajatis have never been to school. However given the global nature of the “caste system” it has in part become fragmented into slightly different meanings depending on the culture it’s embedded into. [3], According to various historical sources, even though the presence of varna and caste had been a known element in the social structure of the Kathmandu Valley since the Licchavi period (c., 3rd century CE), majority of the residents of the Nepal Valley were for the first time codified into a written code only in the 14th century in the Nepalarastrasastra by the Maithil–origin king Jayasthithi Malla (1354–1395 A.D.)[4] Jayasthithi Malla, with the aid of five Kānyakubja and Maithil Brahmins whom he invited from the Indian plains, divided the population of the valley into each of four major classes (varna)—Brahmin, Kshatriya, Vaishya, Shudra—derived from the ancient Hindu text Manusmriti and based on individual's occupational roles. 24,399, Adivasi Janajatis ranks third with an average income of Rs. [11] The most drastic change came only as late as 1935 A.D. during Juddha Shamsher's reign when amendments were made in the old legal code as a result of years of lobbying that granted the Rajopadhyayas the status of Upadhyaya Brahmans, and the Chatharīya Śreṣṭha the status of "pure" Kshatriya, enlisting these two Newar castes in the pan-Nepal tagadhari caste of "dwija" status. Caste endogamy, however, which has been one of the main methods of maintaining status in India, is not strictly observed in Nepal by either the Newars or the Khasas. The caste system conjoints a structural class divide which persists, in which lower castes/ethnicities are generally socio-economically are not equal like those of higher castes/ethnicities. Kathmandu, June 29 Tribhuvan Army Club archers Roshan Nagarkoti and Aisha Tamang won the Recurve Individual section gold medals in the Laxman Kumar Shrestha Memorial sixth Indoor National Archery Championship here at the NSC covered hall today. Jyāpu group, consisting of several sub-castes or clans, kawan, viz Maharjan, Dangol, Awale, Suwāl, Duwal, Singh, Kumha/Prajāpati, Khusa/Tandukār, etc. However, since the unification of Nepal in the 18th century, Nepal's various non-Hindu indigenous nationalities and tribes, previously called "Matwalis" (alcohol-drinkers) and now termed as "Adivasi/Janajati" (indigenous/nationalities), have been incorporated within the caste hierarchy to varying degrees of success. [6] This is followed by the Hindu Kshatriya nobility (Chatharīya Srēṣṭha) and the Vaishya merchant and traders castes. The castes/tribes with different names: Kamis (Iron-smiths), Sunars (Gold-smiths), Lohars (Iron smiths), Vishwakarmas (V.K. [16] But the Jyapus remained united and never allowed themselves to be pushed into the position of serfdom of slavery as many non-Hindu tribes in the plains were forced to do. We all live here with a great love, with equal rights. First introduced at the time of the Licchavis (A.D. 300 – c. 879), the Newar caste system assumed its present shape during the medieval Malla period (A.D. 1201–1769). [13] Similarly, Madhesi royal clans including Malla themselves and their courtier castes like Kayastha, Hada, Chauhan, Chandel, Vaidhya, Rajput, etc. 12,114 and Muslim ranks the lowest, Rs.11,014'[10] The democratic transitions also failed to be inclusive management and functioning governance mainly because government was unable to understand and articulate the spirit of all Nepalese people irrespective of their caste, gender, ethnicity, and religion. After the takeover of power by the Khas rulers, Newars as a block were reduced to the status of an occupied subject race, and except for a loyal family or two, they were stripped of their social status and economic foothold. [4][5], Hierarchies of Major Caste/Ethnic Groups in Nepal according to Muluki Ain:[6][7], Terai – Brahmin (referred in the code as Indian Brahmin) (no mention of Terai Kshatriya groups), Gurkha tribes - Gurung, Magar, Rai and Limbu. Below is a list of 26 Newar castes, their sub-caste groups and clans, along with their traditionals occupations and the most common surnames in their respective hierarchical positions. We all respect each other. Most notably, these Maithil Brahmins claim descent from the time of the 1324 A.D. migration of the Maithil-Karnata King Hari Simha Deva from Simraungadh along with other notable clans like the Chatharīyas. Even the old military-administrative caste of the Śreṣṭha was largely reduced to 'Matawali' status, and were barred from joining high military and administrative posts for a long period of time. [13] Similarly, Newar untouchables and the clearly water-unacceptable but touchable groups are also untouchable or water-unacceptable to the Khas Brahmans and Chetris. [5], 2. So, marriage rituals may differ from one religion to another, one caste to another. the Gubhajus or Vajrachāryas, and Bares or Shākyas. It codified social codes in practice for several centuries in Nepal that was rooted in Vyavahāra (traditional Hindu legal procedure), Prāyaścitta (avoidance and removal of sin) and Ācāra (the customary law of different castes and communities). KATHMANDU: Nepal’s taekwondo player Raju Nagarkoti and three others won medals in the 2020 USA Taekwondo Open Online Poomsae Championship held in Chicago on Sunday. They have become major decision makers in the bureaucracy of Nepal has become crystal clear. But caste-based discrimination remains pervasive across the country, primarily in the mid- and far-western regions. Ek-thariya caste groups include over 12 specialized hereditary occupational caste groups who also follow syncretic Hindu-Buddhist religion. For Newar Brahmans, Khae Bahuns and Chetris are only water-acceptable. La jerarquía de casta / etnia Muluki Ain de Nepal, 1854. El sistema de castas en Nepal es un sistema de castas mediante el cual se definen clases sociales mediante cierto número de grupos endogámicos a menudo denominados Jāt.El sistema es complejo y establece la estratificación social que se observa en Nepal. They also serve as chief priests of the three Taleju Bhawani temples, the ista-devi of Mallas, the Kumbeshvar temple, among others. They also serve as the Vedic temple priests of some of the most important temples of the Vaishnav sect, including Krishna Mandir and the four cardinal Vishnu temples of Kathmandu Valley; Changu Narayan, Sesh Narayan, Bishankhu Narayan, and Ichanghu Narayan. There are various castes, religions, traditions, and cultures in Nepal. The parents traditionally arrange marriages for their sons and daughters, although, with the modernization of Nepali society, an increasing number of young people choose their own partners. These are words that are used to describe a class of Nepalese people known as the Dalits. [7] Because of their high social status, these upper-level castes have also traditionally formed the core of the land-owning gentry and as patrons to all other caste groups. [2], The Newar castes, Buddhist as well as Hindu, are no less pollution-conscious than the Khas and the Madhesis. Notable exception of the religious syncretism is that of the Bhaktapur Jyapus who maintain their exclusive affiliation to Hinduism and invite the Rajopadhyaya as their purohit, where as most Kathmandu and Lalitpur Jyapus invite the Vajracharya. Newar Caste of Nepal – What do Non-Newar Nepalese Think About Newars? This custom was traditionally only prevalent in the Hindu-Arya (Indo Aryan) societies of the Khas, Madhesi, and Newars. 71–88, This page was last edited on 7 December 2020, at 05:06. It was rooted in traditional Hindu Law and codified social practices for several centuries in Nepal. They are the indigenous people of the Kathmandu valley the and its surrounding areas in Nepal and the creators of its historic civilization. Despite a legal ban on caste-based discrimination, experts say that prejudice is still rampant in Nepalese society. Buddhist Newars living in a baha—a residential quadrangle around a central court with Buddhist shrines and temples—consider themselves to be of common descent, making intermarriage a taboo. Maithil Brahmins or colloquially Tirhute Brahmin with surnames Jhā and Miśra serve as temple priests and are later additions to the Newar nation, their population being slightly less than that of the Rajopadhyaya Brahmins. Jyapus are among the most progressive farmers in Nepal. The Brahmins were like all other specialized service providers, except that they were considered higher to others in ritual purity. The Chatharīya, for example, succeeded in producing the required social credentials to prove that the Chatharīya tharghar (families of noble extraction, and referred to as "asal Srestha") alone were "pure" Kshatriyas, where as similar claims by other Newar castes were not successful. Similarly, serious limitations and oversights of this code include the complete exclusion of the large middle-ranking Terai groups. 1979 Caste Hierarchy and the State of Nepal--Study of the Muluki Ain of 1854 by Hofer s - … By law, the caste system does not exist in Nepal, but changing a law is easier than changing an … [6] The division into Hindu and Buddhist castes has not been regarded by Newars as a serious cleavage since both groups share the same basic values and social practices and are in close accord with their underlying religious philosophy. Human Resources Development Research Center, Kathmandu. Newar caste system is the system by which Newārs, the historical inhabitants of Kathmandu Valley, are divided into groups on the basis of Vedic varna model and divided according to their hereditary occupations. The caste system is still intact today but the rules are not as rigid as they were in the past. [22] Some Udasas, like the Tuladhars, are among the most prosperous and wealthy people in Nepal, and used to have property interests in places like Lhasa, Darjeeling, Kalimpong and various other trade centres outside Nepal. Although Jung Bahadur and his descendants were well disposed to a few clientele Newar families, the 104 years of their family rule was not a golden age of Newar social history. bahun( Mishra), Singh( rajput),baniya (sah/shah), yadav and koeri are most dominating caste among madhesi-aryan community.These various cultural groups belong to five distinct language groups: Maithili, Bajika, Bhojpuri, and Awadhi. The Bajracharyas, who belong to the first group, are placed at the top of the hierarchy among the Buddhamargi Newars. and form close to 45% of the entire Newar population. They have been named after the professions they are found to be engaged in. The Dalits who constitute 12.8 percent of the total population of the country have no representation in the higher echelons of power' (Gurung, H. 2006). This general term refers in some contexts only to the upper-status divisions of the western Khas group, the Bahun (Khae(n) Barmu) and the Chhetri (Khae(n)) but in other contexts may also include the low status (generally untouchable) occupational Khas groups such as Kāmi (blacksmiths), Damāi (tailors), Sārki(shoemakers and leather workers). For the non-Mongoloid hill 'Khas' tribe of the west who are in large part associated with the Gorkhali invaders, the term Partyā or Parbaté meaning hill-dweller is used in polite reference. 1. 68–139, in, Fürer-Haimendorf C., ed. Despite the forceful integration by the state into the pan-Hindu social structure, the traditionally non-Hindu groups and tribes do not necessarily adhere to the customs and practices of the caste system. 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Levine. In many cases people get confused in Caste and Gotra. Among others, the Jyapus were turned into Shudra class-caste category during the Malla period. Even Newar Brahmins who had been serving as priests for Newars lost ritual status vis-a-vis the "Hill Brahman", the Parbate Bahuns, of the Khas people community. Similarly, the Janajati has 36.0% of the total population of the country, has representation of 7.1%. Nepal has population of 26,494,504 people, divided into 125 caste–ethnic groups; there are 123 different languages spoken as mother tongues; and 10 different religious categories are reported as of the 2011 census (Central Bureau of Statistics, 2012). How can you ask this question? Caste is broader term used to represent certain group of people like – poudel, basnet, neupane, khadka, shrestha etc. While Rājopādhyāya Brahmins (or Déva-bhāju) occupied the highest social position in the Hindu side, the Vajracharya (or Guru/Gu-bhāju) formed the head among the Buddhists. Durante varios siglos el sistema ha determinado y modelado diversos aspectos de la sociedad de Nepal. They were the primary carriers of trade between Nepal and Tibet.[6]. [9] Most, but not all, Jyapu accepted all food except boiled rice and lentils from them. Thus making is a complex system that can combine many elements from birth right, ethnicity, occupation, power and financial acumen. ... Pahari / Nagarkoti (agricultores) 0,06% Kau / Nakarmi (herreros) Dali / Putuwar (transportistas) Chhipā / Ranjitkar (tintoreros) There are three major communities in Nepal's caste-oriented society -Khas, Newar and Maithil. Nagarkoti, who has been living in Macau, bagged silver medal in the U-50 age category, while Prem Kumar Darnal — who took part in the championship from Saudi Arabia — claimed bronze in the same event. Kathmandu: Ministry of Population and Environment, HMG, Nepal. [21] The name 'Uray' is said to have been derived from the Sanskrit term "upāsaka" meaning "devout layman". In this article, we are focusing on Nepali Marriage custom, Hindu wedding system, Newari marriage in Nepal, Gurung Marriage system and Sherpa Marriage rituals. The caste system defines social classes by a number of hierarchical endogamous groups often termed jaat. Newar lowest occupational castes – Kulu/Dom, Podhya, Chyamaha/Chandala, etc. The population of Newars is around 5%, but its occupancy in Civil Service is more than one-thirds (33.2%), the population of Khas-Chhetris constitutes 17.6% but its participation is mere 14.7%. The strictest rules governing the relations between members of different castes are those pertaining to commensality. Among the Shresthas, since they are subdivided into two general sub-castes, the higher Chatharīya and the lower Pāñcthariya, one's marriage partner must be from the same grade as well. For Buddhist Newars, the non-celibate (gr̥hastha) priestly sangha class Vajracharyas and Shakyas ( who are collectively called "Bañdā" or "Baré") were provided with the highest position. migrated into Kathmandu Valley in the 14th century and ruled as Malla kings and their nobility, who have since coalesced to form the current Chatharīya (Kshatriya) caste. In Nepal, high castes dominate 91.2% among the prominent position in politics and bureaucracy. Bhā (Karanjit), Sāyami (Manandhar), Kāu (Nakarmi), Nāu (Nāpit), Chitrakār, Ranjitkar, Khusa (Tandukar), Balami, among others. Economically, the position of the Newars was weakened by the diversion of Tibet trade from the Chumbi Valley route since 1850s A.D. and the competition with the Marwaris became all the stiffer since the end of the World War I. They speak Newari, follow most Newar traditions, and also serve as temple priests and as purohits for some Newars. Referred to as 'Deva Brahman'(God Brahmin) or colloquially as 'Dyah Baje'(God Grandfather), these Brahmins with surnames Rajopadhyaya, Sharma, Acharya, among others, serve as family priest (purohit) primarily to the Hindu Srēṣṭha clans. Nagarkoti faced rejection on his maiden Rajasthan U14 cricket team trials, came back and worked on the outswinger to cut the mustard in his next attempt. [17] The Brahmins are higher in caste status than the king not because they are more powerful, but because of their superior ritual status. Caste endogamy, however, which has been one of the main methods of maintaining status in India, is not strictly observed in Nepal by either the Newars or the Khasas. [6] Exclusive religious preference largely disappears from this occupational caste which consists of people who numerically form the majority population among the Newars —the farmers and agriculturalists— and are collectively called the Jyapu. For Hindu Newars, Brahmans had formal precedence with Kshatriyas, which included the royal family and the various groups now known as Srēṣṭha who ran the administration of the Malla courts. Besides, there is a separate community consisting of tribes, the ethnic groups. Nagarkoti Samaj Nepal. 13 likes. These various cultural groups belong to four distinct language groups: Maithili, Bajika, Bhojpuri, Tharu and Awadhi.In 2001 the CBS recorded 43 caste-origin Hindu groups in the Madhesh. Terai occupational castes – Dhobi, Halkhor, Chamar, Dushad, Dom, Musahars, etc. 46, No. 2. Paper presented at National Dialogue Conference on ILO Convention 169 on Indigenous and Tribal Peoples, Kathmandu, 19–20 January 2005. http://southasiacheck.org/fact-check/how-discriminatory-was-the-first-muluki-ain-against-dalits/. 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