Baiswar

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The Baiswar is a Hindu caste found in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Uttarakhand India.They are sub clan of Bais Rajput and mainly Divided into Khandit and Bansit. They are considered as a obc in state (only in Madhya Pradesh) but General in Central list in Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh.They rank as respectable high caste Hindus.They are either landholders or tenants with occupancy rights. They dress and wear ornaments like ordinary Rajputs, and among the low tribe around them their claim to that rank is generally accepted.Their worship is conducted at a temple of Bhawani (Bhawani Mandir) , in Bardi near Khatai , Madhya Pradesh. For more detail read the book 'The tribes and castes of the North Western Provinces and Oudh' , Volume 1 pages from 126 to 130 authored by (W.Crooke, B.A.) in 1896 .

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