Which caste is Shakyas?

Shakya caste is a Kshatriya dynasty of Suryavansha. It is in OBC list in UP, Bihar and MP. But in General category in rest of the Indian states.

Is suryavanshi general caste?

Suryavanshi are one of the four principal houses of the Kshatriya varna, or warrior–ruling caste.

In which caste does Rajput come?

The Rajputs are a large Hindu caste which falls within the Kshatriya group (the warrior castes): the second group in the Varna system. They comprise numerous clans which vary in status ranging from princely lineages to agricultural workers.

Is Suryavanshi Kshatriya?

Suryavansha or Solar Dynasty is the one of the two major legendary Kshatriya dynasties found in Hindu Puranic and epic literature, the other being Chandravansha or the Lunar Dynasty.

What is the hallmark of Kshatriya?

Kshatriya never flees from the war, he shows bravery, skill, chivalry and patience in the face of war. Donation to the society and protecting citizens (Kshatra duty) are the norms of a Kshatriya. In the period of the Brahmanas (800 BCE to 700 BCE) there was ambiguity in the position of the varna.

Are all Rajputs Kshatriyas?

All Rajputs are Kshatriyas, but not vice a versa. For example, people far from Rajasthan/Gujarat/East UP/Bihar/MP were not into taking Rajput titles. It does not mean that there were no Kshatriyas. Many local castes on each region had their share of Kshatriya castes.

Who was the most famous Shakya?

The most famous Shakya was the prince Siddhartha Shakya (5th century BCE) who was the founder of Buddhism and came to be known as Gautama Buddha. Siddhartha was the son of Suddhodana. Suddodhana was the king of Shakya Republic. As Gautama Buddha founded a new religion and abdicted the throne, so the lineage continued with his son Rahula.

What is the religion of Shakya dynasty?

Shakya dynasty is part of Hindu religion and is one the many ruling Kshatriya dynasties of ancient times. Kshatriyas were the warrior clans in Hindus.

What is the difference between Shakya caste and Kshatriya caste?

Shakya caste in Hindus and Shakya caste in Buddhism, both still identify themselves as Hindu Kshatriyas as they originally did. Shakya Dynasty or as they call, Shakya vansha, has origins in India. Shakya dynasty is part of Hindu religion and is one the many ruling Kshatriya dynasties of ancient times. Kshatriyas were the warrior clans in Hindus.