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	{{short description\|~~Indigenous ethnic group in [[Nepal]] and [[India]]~~}}		{{short description\|A hindu caste}}
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	[[File:Lakhai Baba Mandir, Bhardah.jpg\|thumb\|Lakhai Baba Mandir, Bhardah]]		[[File:Lakhai Baba Mandir, Bhardah.jpg\|thumb\|Lakhai Baba Mandir, Bhardah]]
	The 6th incarnation of Lord [[Vishnu]], ''[[Parashurama]]'' was described in some versions of the ''[[Mahabharata]]'' as the angry Brahmin who killed a huge number of [[Kshatriya]] warriors with his axe because they were abusing his power.<ref name="Conquest of Parasurama">{{cite web\|url=http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07067.htm\|title=Drona Parva Section LXX\|date=1883\|publisher=Sacred Texts\|work=The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa\|accessdate=6 March 2020\|author=Ganguly KM}}</ref> As a result, Kshatriyas ~~hid~~ in Dhobi family to save their life. They forgot their main practice while staying in [[Dhobi]] community but they could not become Dhobi as per their inner culture and feelings. They started involving themselves in agriculture/farming cultural values in society. There are so many clans (Thar/ Titles) of this caste. The proof of being warrior is still alive. There is a tradition of putting bow and arrow in a ceremony called CHHATHIHAR ( celebration of childbirth after on 6th day ). So, in conclusion this caste has been transformed from Chhetris. There are so many brave figures of the community. Out of them Lakhay Madar is most popular. He was born in 17th century.		The 6th incarnation of Lord [[Vishnu]], ''[[Parashurama]]'' was described in some versions of the ''[[Mahabharata]]'' as the angry Brahmin who killed a huge number of [[Kshatriya]] warriors with his axe because they were abusing his power.<ref name="Conquest of Parasurama">{{cite web\|url=http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07067.htm\|title=Drona Parva Section LXX\|date=1883\|publisher=Sacred Texts\|work=The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa\|accessdate=6 March 2020\|author=Ganguly KM}}</ref> As a result, Kshatriyas hides in Dhobi family to save their life. They forgot their main practice while staying in [[Dhobi]] community but they could not become Dhobi as per their inner culture and feelings. They started involving themselves in agriculture/farming cultural values in society. There are so many clans (Thar/ Titles) of this caste. The proof of being warrior is still alive. There is a tradition of putting bow and arrow in a ceremony called CHHATHIHAR ( celebration of childbirth after on 6th day ). So, in conclusion this caste has been transformed from Chhetris. There are so many brave figures of the community. Out of them Lakhay Madar is most popular. He was born in 17th century.

	==Demography==		==Demography==
	===Surnames===		===Surnames===
	~~{{Short description\|surnames of Rajdhoves}}~~
	# Mandal/Madar({{Lang-ne\|मण्डल/मड़र}}){{Distinguish\|Dhanuk}}{{refn\|group=note\|The surname ''Mandal'' has been used by other castes like [[Dhanuk]], Khatbe and Mahishya, Kayastha in Nepal and India respectively. [[Bengalis\|Bengali]] uses ''Mondal'' instead ''Mandal''.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Mandal \|first1=Arijit \|title=Does the surname Mondol really belong to the SC community in Bengal? \|url=https://www.quora.com/Does-the-surname-Mondol-really-belong-to-the-SC-community-in-Bengal \|website=www.quora.com \|publisher=Quora \|accessdate=2 March 2020}}</ref>}}		# Mandal/Madar({{Lang-ne\|मण्डल/मड़र}}){{Distinguish\|Dhanuk}}{{refn\|group=note\|The surname ''Mandal'' has been used by other castes like [[Dhanuk]], Khatbe and Mahishya, Kayastha in Nepal and India respectively. [[Bengalis\|Bengali]] uses ''Mondal'' instead ''Mandal''.<ref>{{cite web \|last1=Mandal \|first1=Arijit \|title=Does the surname Mondol really belong to the SC community in Bengal? \|url=https://www.quora.com/Does-the-surname-Mondol-really-belong-to-the-SC-community-in-Bengal \|website=www.quora.com \|publisher=Quora \|accessdate=2 March 2020}}</ref>}}
	# Khadga({{Lang-ne\|खड्गा}}){{Distinguish\|Khadka}}		# Khadga({{Lang-ne\|खड्गा}}){{Distinguish\|Khadka}}

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{{short description|Indigenous ethnic group in [[Nepal]] and [[India]]}}
{{Infobox caste
|caste_name= Rajdhov or Rajdhob
|caste_name_in_local= '''राजधोव'''
|native_name= {{Lang-ne|राजधोप}}
|image=|image_size=|alt=|caption=
|abbreviation= RD
|varna=
|classification= Other Pure Castes
|gotra=
|veda= [[Rigveda]]
|guru=
|devak= '''Lakhai Baba'''
|religions= [[Hinduism]]
|languages= [[Hindi]] and [[Maithili language|Maithili]]
|country= [[Nepal]] and [[India]]
|state=
|populated_states= [[Supaul]] and [[Saptari]]
|region= [[Bihar]] of [[India]] and [[Province No. 2]] of [[Nepal]]
|ethnicity= [[Madheshi people|Madhesi]]
|population= 17000+
|family_names=
|lineage=
|victory_weapon=[[Bow and arrow|Bow and Arrow]]
|endogamous=[[Monogamy]] by marriage
|notable_members= [[C. K. Raut]]
|disputed_grouping=
|status=[[Indigenous peoples|Indigenous]]
|official_website= [https://www.facebook.com/groups/166701086777926/ Facebook Group] https://m.facebook.com/groups/172974179400212?group_view_referrer=profile_browser
|footnotes=
}}
'''Rajdhov''' or '''Rajdhob''' ({{Lang-ne|राजधोव}}) is one of the least counted indigenous group of people mainly in terai of Nepal.There is always a confusion in between the [[Varna (Hinduism)|varna]] whether they are [[Kshatriya]] or [[Vaishya]]. In general, they are categorized as [[Madheshi people|Madhesi]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Dahal |first1=Prof. Dr. Dilli Ram |title=Caste – Origin: Tarai groups |url=https://nepal.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/Population%20Monograph%20V02.pdf |website=www.unfpa.org |accessdate=2 March 2020}}</ref> They are the major inhabitants of [[Saptari district|Saptari]] and [[Supaul district|Supaul]].

==History==

[[File:Lakhai Baba Mandir, Bhardah.jpg|thumb|Lakhai Baba Mandir, Bhardah]]
The 6th incarnation of Lord [[Vishnu]], ''[[Parashurama]]'' was described in some versions of the ''[[Mahabharata]]'' as the angry Brahmin who killed a huge number of [[Kshatriya]] warriors with his axe because they were abusing his power.<ref name="Conquest of Parasurama">{{cite web|url=http://www.sacred-texts.com/hin/m07/m07067.htm|title=Drona Parva Section LXX|date=1883|publisher=Sacred Texts|work=The Mahabharata of Krishna-Dwaipayana Vyasa|accessdate=6 March 2020|author=Ganguly KM}}</ref> As a result, Kshatriyas hid in Dhobi family to save their life. They forgot their main practice while staying in [[Dhobi]] community but they could not become Dhobi as per their inner culture and feelings. They started involving themselves in agriculture/farming cultural values in society. There are so many clans (Thar/ Titles) of this caste. The proof of being warrior is still alive. There is a tradition of putting bow and arrow in a ceremony called CHHATHIHAR ( celebration of childbirth after on 6th day ). So, in conclusion this caste has been transformed from Chhetris. There are so many brave figures of the community. Out of them Lakhay Madar is most popular. He was born in 17th century.

==Demography==
===Surnames===
{{Short description|surnames of Rajdhoves}}
# Mandal/Madar({{Lang-ne|मण्डल/मड़र}}){{Distinguish|Dhanuk}}{{refn|group=note|The surname ''Mandal'' has been used by other castes like [[Dhanuk]], Khatbe and Mahishya, Kayastha in Nepal and India respectively. [[Bengalis|Bengali]] uses ''Mondal'' instead ''Mandal''.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Mandal |first1=Arijit |title=Does the surname Mondol really belong to the SC community in Bengal? |url=https://www.quora.com/Does-the-surname-Mondol-really-belong-to-the-SC-community-in-Bengal |website=www.quora.com |publisher=Quora |accessdate=2 March 2020}}</ref>}}
# Khadga({{Lang-ne|खड्गा}}){{Distinguish|Khadka}}
# Raut({{Lang-ne|राउत}}){{Distinguish|Rawat (title)}}
# Majhi({{Lang-ne|माझी}}){{Distinguish|Mallaah}}
# Singh({{Lang-ne|सिंह}}){{Distinguish|Rajput}}
# Adhikari({{Lang-ne|अधिकारी}}){{Distinguish|Adhikari}}
# Das({{Lang-ne|दास}}){{Distinguish|Bania (caste)}}
# Laugi({{Lang-ne|लौगी}})
# Sant({{Lang-ne|संत}})
# Ishar({{Lang-ne|ईसर}})
# Kapair({{Lang-ne|कापैर}})
# Bishwas({{Lang-ne|विश्वास}})
# Pramani({{Lang-ne|प्रमाणी}})
# Paik({{Lang-ne|पाईक}})
# Parihast({{Lang-ne|परिहस्त}})
# Padey({{Lang-ne|पाड़े}})
# Paikra({{Lang-ne|पैकरा}})
# Gami({{Lang-ne|गामी}})

===Inclusiveness===
As of 18 December 2019, only 3 of total Rajdhoves are in Nepal Army.<ref>{{cite web |title=Inclusiveness in the Nepali Army |url=https://www.nepalarmy.mil.np/page/inclusiveness |website=www.nepalarmy.mil.np |publisher=Nepali Army |accessdate=2 March 2020}}</ref>

===Language===
Mainly they speak [[Maithili language|Maithili]] and [[Angika]]. [[Nepali language|Nepali]], [[Bhojpuri language|Bhojpuri]], [[Hindi]] and [[English language|English]] are the preferable secondary language.<ref name= Joshuaproject>{{cite web |title=Rajdhob |url=https://joshuaproject.net/people_groups/17968 |website=www.joshuaproject.net |accessdate=2 March 2020}}</ref>

==Events==
1. Honour programme of [[Satya Narayan Mandal]] in DDC, Saptari meeting hall, [[Rajbiraj]] was organized by the Rajdhob Federation India/Nepal on 16 December 2017. This is the honorific moment after his win in the election of [[Provincial Assembly of Province No. 2]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Honor Programme |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSwNDtNkz_M |website=www.youtube.com |publisher=Mithila films Creation company |accessdate=2 March 2020}}</ref>

[[File:Rajdhov Diwas.jpg|thumb|Rajdhov Diwas Programme]]2. '''Rajdhov Diwas''': Rajdhov people organize a meeting day every year on the day of [[Vasant Panchami|Saraswati Puja]]. They spend some time together and discuss the issues for the upliftment of Rajdhoves.<ref>{{cite news |last1=तामाङ |first1=बृजमान |title=संकटमा परेको राजधोब समुदायको पहिचानको लागि संगठित हुनुपर्नेमा जोड |url=https://kanchanrup.news/ne_NP/संकटमा-परेको-राजधोब-समुद/?fbclid=IwAR2TbqhRNYUCt2iFF1ZuOVtNGIp1vpA1zu6oRFt80CGuUPQg06LwQ36jOTI |accessdate=2 March 2020 |publisher=Kanchanrup News Portal |date=30 January 2020}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=कोटेश्वरमा विद्याकी देवी सरस्वती माताको पूजा भव्यताका साथ मनाइँदै, पूजाराधना गर्न श्रद्धालुको भिड |url=https://www.nepalpana.com/posts/17353?fbclid=IwAR0on3Ol_uLAqsmxFcxNn4MaajX-piOtWI2Y5pmTpwLqVTmqWW0LORlEkbA#.XjKsCnEVK9u.facebook |accessdate=2 March 2020 |publisher=Nepalpana |date=30 January 2020}}</ref>

==Poem==

{{Lang|mai|मैन्जनी, देबानगिरी करैत आबि रहल मडरजी,}}<br/>
{{Lang|mai|संगमे राउत, माझी, खडगा, अधिकारी }}

{{Lang|mai|ईशर, कापैर, गामी स विचारैत पैकराजी,}}<br/>
{{Lang|mai|सन्त, दास, बिश्वास साथ लौगी करे लौगीदारी}}

{{Lang|mai|पाँडे, पाइक, परिहस्त, प्रमाणी बाँकी,}}<br/>
{{Lang|mai|नाबोल भेल पैरा, १८ मे एक पद्वविधारी}}

==Notable persons==
# [[Satya Narayan Mandal]] – Former youth and sports minister of Nepal. Belongs to Communist party Nepal and first minister from Rajdhoves.<ref>{{cite news |last1=झा |first1=अवधेशकुमार |title=राजधोव समुदायबाट पहिलो मन्त्री |url=https://ekantipur.com/news/2015/10/13/20151013085848.html |accessdate=2 March 2020 |agency=Kantipur Network |publisher=Ekantipur |date=13 October 2015}}</ref>
# [[CK Raut]] - President of [[Janamat Party]] Nepal<ref>{{cite news |title=CK Raut led Alliance for Independent Madhes rechristened 'Janmat Party' |url=https://thehimalayantimes.com/kathmandu/ck-raut-led-alliance-for-independent-madhes-rechristened-janmat-party/ |accessdate=2 March 2020 |work=The Himalayan Times|date=18 March 2019}}</ref>
# Prakash Mani Raut - National President of Backward Castes Association, Nepal<ref>{{cite news |title=Madheshi Boy Awarded with HUMAN RIGHT AWARD in India |url=https://rautahatmadhesh.wordpress.com/category/prakash-mani-raut/ |accessdate=2 March 2020 |publisher=Rautahat Madhesh}}</ref>

==Notes==
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==References==
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[[Category:Caste system in Nepal]]
[[Category:Ethnic groups in India]]
[[Category:Ethnic groups in Nepal]]

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