Baniya : A Chhetri Community of Nepal
Baniya Baniya belong to the Chhetri community of Nepal. Many people are confused about the two castes "Baniya" and "Bania". Actually, "Baniya" are Chhetri from the Khas group, whereas "Bania" are people of the Terai from the Baisha group. History Jetha Buda Jaya Baniya Jetha Buda Jaya Baniya was a great warrior who played a vital role in the unification of Nepal. Another interesting fact is that Jetha Buda Jaya Baniya had an almost identical appearance to Prithivi Narayan Shah. This helped protect Prithivi Narayan Shah while returning from Banaras at Barun Chauki.
In 1812 BS, Siranchowk was attacked by Parvat, Lamjung, Tanahun, and other districts of Chaubise Rajya. At that time, Jetha Buda Baniya, along with Gorkhalis, united to protect Siranchowk. They won the war and protected Siranchowk. Baniya Bandhu Samaj https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Cause/Baniya-Bandhu-Samaj-820484181467892/ To unite all "Baniya" and remove misconceptions about Baniya, "Baniya Pariwar Sahayog Samiti" was established in 2043 BS Shawan 18 in Kathmandu. Later, it was renamed "Baniya Bandhu Sahayog Samiti". The main objective of this group is: 1) To protect its culture and identity. 2) To work collectively for the nation. 3) To work for the search of the origin and history of "Baniya".
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Some pictures of Baniya Bandhu Samaj
- Baniya Bandhu from Chitwan
→ Many "Baniya" sacrificed their lives during the Nepal-Tibet war. → Bali Baniya, Musya Baniya, Ranaganja Baniya, Rudra Baniya, Anirudra Baniya, and Jahar Singh Baniya played vital roles in the unification of Nepal. Letter from Pratap Malla to Dalakhamba Baniya
Source: "Baniya Bansha ko Nalibeli by Karna Baniya" http://202.70.82.238/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=38108&shelfbrowse_itemnumber=46334 Letter sent by Gajabal Baniya in 1871 BS Ashwin to Bhimsen Thapa
Source: "Baniya Bansha ko Nalibeli by Karna Baniya" http://202.70.82.238/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=38108&shelfbrowse_itemnumber=46334
References
http://202.70.82.238/cgi-bin/koha/opac-detail.pl?biblionumber=38108&shelfbrowse_itemnumber=46334 Source: Baniya vansha ko Nalibeli by Karna Bahadur Baniya Chhetri Source: Baniya Thar Yek Parichaya Source: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Cause/Baniya-Bandhu-Samaj-820484181467892/ Baniya Bandhu Samaj
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