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Gadhvi is an honorific title for a bardic caste of Gujarat called the Charans—a non-mendicant upper caste (not, however, Brahmins or Kshatriya) who have exerted considerable influence on the local polity since medieval times.
The Charan are also called Gadhvi. As they were owners of Ghadh's (forts) in olden days, they are also known as Gadhvi.
GADHAVI: The governor of a fort (litt.). Charans were earlier known as Gadhavis.
Gadhavi is synonymous with Charan; it is also Mamodiya's surname, and a common one within the caste.
It is also said that the title 'Gadvi' is applied to Charans because they were often the owner of 'Gadhas' (forts).
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)Gadhvi is an honorific title for a bardic caste of Gujarat called the Charans—a non-mendicant upper caste (not, however, Brahmins or Kshatriya) who have exerted considerable influence on the local polity since medieval times.
The Charan are also called Gadhvi. As they were owners of Ghadh's (forts) in olden days, they are also known as Gadhvi.
GADHAVI: The governor of a fort (litt.). Charans were earlier known as Gadhavis.
Gadhavi is synonymous with Charan; it is also Mamodiya's surname, and a common one within the caste.
It is also said that the title 'Gadvi' is applied to Charans because they were often the owner of 'Gadhas' (forts).
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)