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Turha
Regions with significant populations
• India
Bihar467867 (0.3579 % of Bihar's population)[1]
Religion
Hinduism

The Turha are Hindu caste, found in the state of Bihar in India. They are also known as the Tomar. [2]

History and origin

The Turha claim to have belonged to the Tomar Rajput community, who arrived from Rajasthan some five hundred years ago. After suffering a defeat, the Tomar took growing and selling vegetables, to disguise their Rajput identity. Over time Tomar was corrupted to Turha. They are found mainly in Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur districts, with a few also found in the neighbouring Terai region of Nepal. They speak Maithili and Hindi. [3]

Present circumstances

The Turha are divided into a number of lineages known as khandans. Marriages are forbidden within the khandan. The largest khandan is the Palak Turha. There main occupation remains the growing and selling of vegetables, and have much in common with the Mali, another community of a similar status. [4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "List of caste wise population of Bihar". live Hindustan. Retrieved 7 October 2023.
  2. ^ People of India Bihar Volume XVI Part Two edited by S Gopal & Hetukar Jha pages 945 to 947 Seagull Books
  3. ^ People of India Bihar Volume XVI Part Two edited by S Gopal & Hetukar Jha pages 945 to 947 Seagull Books
  4. ^ People of India Bihar Volume XVI Part Two edited by S Gopal & Hetukar Jha pages 945 to 947 Seagull Books