2-548: Kanyakubja Brahmins are an endogamous Brahmin community mainly found in northern India . They are classified as one of the Pancha Gauda Brahmin communities. The majority of the interviewees assert that the designation of the caste originates from the city of Kannauj , emphasizing that this name signifies a geographical association. The etymology of this caste is solely preserved through genealogies, oral traditions, mythical narratives, and proverbial accounts. Some of
4-559: The Kanyakubja Brahmins were priests, astronomers, astrologers, or teachers, while others chose the career of soldier. They formed the best fighting element in Awadh next only to Rajputs . In Uttar Pradesh , they are considered the highest class of Brahmins. This article about an Indian ethnicity or social group is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Endogamy Too Many Requests If you report this error to
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