Manipuri Brahmin

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Manipuri Brahmin
Total population
131,000[citation needed]
Languages
Meitei, Bishnupriya Manipuri
Religion
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Meiteis
Other Brahmin groups - Bengali Brahmins, Utkala Brahmins,[1] Maithil Brahmins, Nagar Brahmins[2][page needed]

Manipuri Brahmins or Meitei Brahmins, also called Bamons by the locals, are those Brahmins who reside mainly in the valley areas of Manipur.

Description[]

Manipuri Brahmin origins stretch as far as Bengal, Odisha and other parts of India.[1] Each Brahmin family within the community belongs to a specific gotra indicating their origin. They have many clans of Maithil Brahmins.

Ethnicity, origin and history[]

In the 15th century, Indo-Aryan Brahmins [1][3] migrated from other parts of India, including Bengal, Mithila, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat and Odisha to the Manipur Valley.[1][2][page needed] They learnt the Manipuri Language, many of them married the local women and became a part of the Manipuri Society.[3]

They were instrumental in the spread of Hinduism (especially Vaishnavism) in Manipur.

Language[]

Manipuri Brahmins speak manipuri as their first language.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Sen, Sipra (1992). Tribes and Castes of Manipur: Description and Select Bibliography. A-100, Mohan Garden, New Delhi-110059: K.M. Rai Mittal for Mittal Publications. pp. 68–69. ISBN 81-7099-310-5.CS1 maint: location (link)
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Singh, Wahengbam Ibohal (1986). The History of Manipur. Manipur Commercial Co.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b Prakash, Ved (2007). Encyclopedia of North-East India, Volume 4. B-2, Vishal Enclave, Opp. Rajouri Garden, New Delhi- 110027: ATLANTIC. p. 1540. ISBN 978-81-269-0706-9.CS1 maint: location (link)
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