Ghosh (caste)
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Ghosh or Ghosha is a Yadav clan from India[1][2][3][4]
Etymology
The term Ghosh/Ghosha has been derived from the Sanskrit root Ghush which means to shout, is also an indicative of the profession of a herds-man as he shouts while herding the cattle. In ancient Indian literature, the cowherds have been attributed with different appellations ike the Gopas, Ghosha, and the Abhiras. these ancient appellations have their modern counterparts viz. Guala, Ghosi and Ahir.[5]
References
- ↑ Singh, Swaran; Sarkar, Nakul Chandra (2013). Health and Health Care Issues: Bio-cultural Perspective. Anthropological Survey of India, Ministry of Culture, Government of India. p. 238. ISBN 978-93-82984-09-2. Search this book on
- ↑ Agrawal, S. P.; Aggarwal, J. C. (1991). Educational and Social Uplift of Backward Classes: At what Cost and How? : Mandal Commission and After. Concept Publishing Company. p. 130. ISBN 978-81-7022-339-9. Search this book on
- ↑ Rao, M. S. A. (1987). Social Movements and Social Transformation: A Study of Two Backward Classes Movements in India. Manohar. p. 259. ISBN 978-0-8364-2133-0.
Yadav community is not a caste but a race and it comprises Ahirs,Ghosh, Ahars, Gope, Gwala, Gauli-Konar, Idyans, Yadav, Gavli and Yadav Rajput.
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- ↑ Chakraberty, Chandra (1963). Sex Life in Ancient India: An Explanatory & Comparative Study. Firma K. L. Mukhopadhyay. Search this book on
- ↑ Congress, Indian History (1960). Proceedings. Indian History Congress. p. 106. Search this book on
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