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The '''Mistri''' (or '''Mistry''') are a [[Hindu]] caste found in state of [[Gujarat]] in [[India]].<ref name=M>[ | The '''Mistri''' (or '''Mistry''') are a [[Hindu]] caste found in state of [[Gujarat]] in [[India]].<ref name=M>[https://books.google.com/books?id=ZzbkTbqgGEoC&q=mistri&pg=PA316 Mistri] Encyclopaedia of Backward Castes By Neelam Yadav Page 316.</ref> | ||
==Castes known as Mistri== | ==Castes known as Mistri== | ||
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There are two different casts by the same name:- | There are two different casts by the same name:- | ||
1) Mistri, Mistri Gurjar<ref name=M/> - which are identified as [[Mistris]], a community originally from [[Kutch]]. | 1) Mistri, Mistri [[Gurjar]]<ref name=M/> - which are identified as [[Mistris]], a community originally from [[Kutch]]. | ||
2) Mistri-Suthar<ref name=M/> - which is another name of [[Suthar]] community of Gujarat. | 2) Mistri-Suthar<ref name=M/> - which is another name of [[Suthar]] community of Gujarat. | ||
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{{main|Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas}} | {{main|Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas}} | ||
The [[Mistris]] ( also known as Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas ) are a community of [[Kutch]] who migrated into Kutch in the early 7th | The [[Mistris]] (also known as Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas) are a community of [[Kutch]] who migrated into Kutch in the early 7th century from [[Rajasthan]], to [[Saurashtra (region)|Saurashtra]] region of [[Gujarat]]. In the 12th century they entered Kutch and established themselves at [[Dhaneti]], later moving on to establish eighteen villages given to them by the then rulers of Kutch.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.shreegkg.com/kutch.htm |title=Shree Gurjar Kshatriya Gnati - Community Website |access-date=2011-04-10 |archive-date=2007-10-08 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071008205325/http://www.shreegkg.com/kutch.htm |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
They are | They are a minority [[Hindu]] [[Gurjar]] Community of [[Gujarat]] and involved primarily in the building of forts, historical monuments, buildings of the [[Princely State of Cutch]] and railway lines and bridges.<ref>[{{Cite web |url=http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Sinougra-houses-no-longer-live-up-to-their-claim-to-fame/274190/ |title=village, one of the 18 of the 'mistry gams' or craftsmen villages scattered in Anjar and Mundra Talukas, has now nothing to show that it was once the home to some of Kutch's finest artisans.] |access-date=2010-10-20 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120930182039/http://www.expressindia.com/latest-news/Sinougra-houses-no-longer-live-up-to-their-claim-to-fame/274190/ |archive-date=2012-09-30 |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>[{{Cite web |url=http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/20010312/ina12017.html |title=Sinogra is known as the 'Pride of Kutch'. At least it was until January 26. The killer-temblor has taken down with it this unique village created more than a century ago by 'mistris' or masons with a plan that would make modern town developers blush.] |access-date=2011-01-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121220074425/http://www.expressindia.com/news/ie/daily/20010312/ina12017.html |archive-date=2012-12-20 |url-status=dead }}</ref> | ||
==Mistri Suthar== | ==Mistri Suthar== | ||
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The [[Suthar]] community of Gujarat are also called as Mistris or Gurjar Mistri Suthar.<ref name=M/> They are a [[Hindu]] community belonging to the [[Vishwakarma]] group involved largely in [[carpenter|carpentry works]]. | The [[Suthar]] community of Gujarat are also called as Mistris or Gurjar Mistri Suthar.<ref name=M/> They are a [[Hindu]] community belonging to the [[Vishwakarma]] group involved largely in [[carpenter|carpentry works]]. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
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[[Category:Social groups of India]] | [[Category:Social groups of India]] | ||
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The Mistri (or Mistry) are a Hindu caste found in state of Gujarat in India.[1]
Castes known as Mistri
There are two different casts by the same name:-
1) Mistri, Mistri Gurjar[1] - which are identified as Mistris, a community originally from Kutch.
2) Mistri-Suthar[1] - which is another name of Suthar community of Gujarat.
Mistris
The Mistris (also known as Kutch Gurjar Kshatriyas) are a community of Kutch who migrated into Kutch in the early 7th century from Rajasthan, to Saurashtra region of Gujarat. In the 12th century they entered Kutch and established themselves at Dhaneti, later moving on to establish eighteen villages given to them by the then rulers of Kutch.[2]
They are a minority Hindu Gurjar Community of Gujarat and involved primarily in the building of forts, historical monuments, buildings of the Princely State of Cutch and railway lines and bridges.[3][4]
Mistri Suthar
The Suthar community of Gujarat are also called as Mistris or Gurjar Mistri Suthar.[1] They are a Hindu community belonging to the Vishwakarma group involved largely in carpentry works.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Mistri Encyclopaedia of Backward Castes By Neelam Yadav Page 316.
- ↑ "Shree Gurjar Kshatriya Gnati - Community Website". Archived from the original on 2007-10-08. Retrieved 2011-04-10.
- ↑ ["village, one of the 18 of the 'mistry gams' or craftsmen villages scattered in Anjar and Mundra Talukas, has now nothing to show that it was once the home to some of Kutch's finest artisans.]". Archived from the original on 2012-09-30. Retrieved 2010-10-20.
- ↑ ["Sinogra is known as the 'Pride of Kutch'. At least it was until January 26. The killer-temblor has taken down with it this unique village created more than a century ago by 'mistris' or masons with a plan that would make modern town developers blush.]". Archived from the original on 2012-12-20. Retrieved 2011-01-19.