The term "Malhotra" typically refers to a community within the broader category of Khatris, which is considered a trading caste in India. While Khatris are often classified as an upper caste in the context of the Indian Caste System, the classification can vary by region and social context. Therefore, whether Malhotras are regarded as upper caste may depend on specific local social dynamics and perspectives.
The source of the Malhotra Surname is in the Kshatryia Caste, yet they tend to consider themselves to be of the Brahmin Caste.
No,its nt a scheduled caste, it is a upper middle caste
Rajiv Malhotra has written: 'Breaking India' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Dalits, Christianity and politics, India, Religion, Religion and politics, Proselytizing, Caste
Many famous saints from W. Bengal and Orissa add the suffix Giri to their names, hence it is supposed to be an upper caste.
kaurav is a upper kshatriya caste kaurav is a original kshatriya (thakur) caste
Rana are rajputs (kshtrie) Thakhur is a upper caste
my take saxena's come under the kayasta caste of north India, so one can say that they are not brahmins but their customs are brahmin like malhotra's are related to kapoors, khanna's and they are from the Kshatria caste, but many of them are pure vegetarians as they follow all brahmin traditions finally iwould like to say that we should marry intercaste to bring true unity in India
yes sinha caste is so so lucky and very upper caste family................
In India, the Brahmin caste is considered the highest or upper caste, while the Das caste generally refers to a lower or working-class caste. The hierarchical structure of the caste system places Brahmins at the top and Dasa at a lower position.
King Ravana is of Brahmin Caste. He belongs to the upper class.
In the context of Indian society, "upper caste" typically refers to social groups that have historically held higher status and privileges. The Reddy community is generally considered an upper caste in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, often involved in agriculture and politics. Conversely, the Viswakarma community, traditionally associated with artisans and craftsmen, is not classified as an upper caste and is considered a backward class in many regions. Thus, Reddys are typically regarded as upper caste, while Viswakarmas are not.
No, ofcourse not. They are a subcaste to khatri (punjabi: meaning kshatriya) caste. Kind of same as Kapoor. So infact they are upper caste.