Is jatav a Kshatriya?

Jatav is believed to be a Kshatriya caste that claims its lineage from Lord Shiva. They are believed to be the survivors of the battle between Brahmins and Kshatriyas in ancient times.

Is Jat and Rajput are same?

Jat and rajputs are different castes. Rajputs come under general category while Jats come under OBC in many states. Rajputs have ruled many princely states and Jats have also ruled states like Bharatpur etc. Jats are mix of various locals races while Rajputs come under Kshatriya class.

Why is the Jatav caste low in the caste system?

Because of the polluting occupation of leather worker they rank among the Untouchable castes close to the bottom of India’s caste hierarchy. Some say the name “Jatav” is derived from the word jat (camel driver), while others say it is derived from “Jat,” the name of a non-Untouchable farming caste.

Are Jats and Jatavs the same or different communities?

No Both are different communities. 1.Jats are in general category (all india) while jatav listed as SC. 2.Jats are biggest landlord in North while jatav usually landless. 3.Jats come in Kshatriya or later degraded Kshatriya varna while jatav were untouchable.

What does Jatav stand for?

Jatav, also known as Jatava / Jatan / Jatua / Jatia, is an Indian social group that are considered to be a part of the Chamar sub-caste, (now often termed Dalit ), who are classified as a Scheduled Caste under modern India’s system of positive discrimination. Jatav is believed to be a Kshatriya caste that claims its lineage from Lord Shiva.

What are the origins of the Jatavs?

Origins of the Jatavs, as well as most other Chamar and Untouchable castes, are mythical. Some say the Jatavs are the product of marriage of upper-caste Jats with Chamar women. Jatavs themselves deny such origins. In preindependent India they claimed upper-caste Kshatriya or warrior origin.