Kaji Pratha

Kaji Pratha (Nepali: काजी प्रथा) is the honorary hereditary practice that originated from medieval period in Nepal. After Shri Paanch Bada Maharaj Dhiraj Prithvi Narayan Shah completed the "Greater Nepal", he honored five castes with the hereditary title of "Kaji"for five castes Khadka, Basnyat, Bista, Pande and Thapawith respectful designation.

This honorary hereditary title is in existence even in today's time as respective 5 castes are till date corresponded to with the title "Kaji" prior to one's family name. The respect that is to be provided to these elite classes of Kshatriya was even implemented to the likes of Brahmans, the highest of the Hindu castes.

Similarly, another form of Kaji System came into existence much later which was non-hereditary. The title "Kaji" was provided to the representative of the people's governing body. As it was non hereditary title this term was only enjoyed by the personal till he was incumbent to the King and the people.