Kamboja Rajput
Kamboja Rajput refers to members of the Kamboja community who identify with the Rajput warrior tradition. Their roots trace back to the ancient Indo-Iranian Kambojas mentioned in early Indian literature, and through historical processes such as Rajputization, several groups have integrated into the Rajput social category over centuries.
Kambojas in Epic Literature
In the Mahabharata, the Kambojas are cited as a warrior tribe who allied with the Kauravas. King Sudakshina, a Kamboja ruler, is said to have fought and died in the Kurukshetra war.[1]
Social and Legal Classification
Kamboja Rajputs are generally identified as Kshatriyas, though modern legal classifications vary by state.[citation needed] In states like Punjab and Haryana, some groups are classified as Other Backward Classes (OBC), largely due to socio-economic factors and displacements post-Partition.[citation needed]
See also
References
- ↑ Ganguli, K.M. (trans.) (1883-1896). The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa. P.C. Roy (Ed.).
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