Hello friends, today we will explore what the Kunbi caste is, its history, whether Marathas and Kunbis are the same, how to find Kunbi records, and how to obtain a Kunbi certificate.
Friends, currently, there is a widespread search for Kunbi records across the state due to the issue of Maratha reservation. Following this, the state government has made a new decision. According to this decision, if a person finds Kunbi records, all their relatives will also be eligible for a Kunbi certificate. This decision was made after the efforts of Manoj Jarange. In line with this, today we will learn about the Kunbi caste, how and where to find Kunbi records, and how to obtain a Kunbi certificate. If you want to learn this information, make sure to read this article to the end.
What is the Kunbi Caste? What is Its History?
Friends, the Kunbi caste simply means the farming community or farmer caste. The farming community in Maharashtra is known as Kunbis. The word ‘Kunbi’ is derived from the words ‘Kun’ and ‘Beej.’ ‘Kun’ means people, and ‘Beej’ means seed, indicating people who produce multiple seeds, i.e., farmers. Originally, Kunbis resided in the western-southern parts of India, including Maharashtra, Gujarat, Goa, and Karnataka. As the Maratha Empire expanded, they spread across India and became known as Marathas.
After completing their farming work, these Kunbi warriors would head off to battle. Even during the time of Kulvadi Bhushan Shivaji Maharaj, the Maratha army comprised part-time warriors. Once they gained power, these Kunbis were later known as Marathas.
Friends, in earlier times, the farming community was referred to as Kunbis. Similarly, Marathas in Maharashtra were also involved in farming. Therefore, most Marathas were essentially Kunbis, i.e., farmers. Thus, it can be accepted that all Marathas are essentially Maratha Kunbis. British administrative officer Robert Vane Russell, in his book “The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India,” also stated that the Kunbi community is essentially Marathas. In reality, Marathas and Kunbis are not two distinct castes but the same. In the 1881 census, Marathas were included under Kunbis, meaning that in 1881, all Marathas were considered Kunbis.
Where to Find Kunbi Records?
Friends, if you want to find your Kunbi records, you can visit the tehsil office, land records office, sub-registrar office, municipal council office, or gram panchayat office in your taluka. You can also find records at the gram panchayat level in birth and death records or old village records. Additionally, the government has also undertaken the task of finding Kunbi records. These records are available in PDF format by district on the collector’s office website, which you can download and check.
Below are links for each district. Open the link according to your district, and check for your or your relatives’ names based on your village. Find the Kunbi records.
Friends, you can search for your Kunbi records on your or your family members’ school TC, birth or death certificates, or old land records. The important thing to remember is that the record should be from documents before 1967. If the documents are post-1967, the record will not be accepted.
How to Obtain a Kunbi Certificate?
Friends, if you find any evidence or record proving that you are a Kunbi, you can apply for a Kunbi certificate at the tehsil office with the necessary documents. The tehsil office will verify your application and documents through the sub-divisional officer. Once the verification is complete, the officer will sign, and the applicant will receive the Kunbi certificate.
So, friends, we have learned about the Kunbi caste, where to find Kunbi records, and how to obtain a Kunbi certificate. I hope you found this article helpful and that the information will benefit you. If you found this article important, share it with your friends. Thank you.
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