Kalinga (caste)

Kalinga (also known as Kalingi/Kalinji/kalanji/Kaalinga) is an Indian caste,[1][2] found mainly in Ganjam, Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam. They were formerly the inhabitants of ancient Kalinga country.[3]

History

In the Ganjam District Manual of 1918, they are described as "traders and shopkeepers, principally prevalent in the Chicacole division".[4] The Vizagapatam manual describes Kalinga Komatis as nominally Vaisyas. The manual also identifies Kalingu as a caste of paiks (fighting men).[5]

Further reading

Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume III of VII

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Central list of OBCs for the state of Andhra Pradesh" (PDF).
  2. ↑ "Central List of OBCs For the State of Orissa" (PDF).
  3. ↑ Castes and Tribes of Southern India, Volume III of VII. p. 26.
  4. ↑ The Ganjam District Manual. p. 209.
  5. ↑ A Manual of the District of Vizagapatam, in the Presidency of Madras. pp. 63, 101.
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