Deshmukh
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Deshmukh is an Indian surname historically associated with landholding and administrative elites, particularly in the Deccan region.
Statements (46)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Marathi-language surname
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surname ⓘ |
| category |
Feudal titles in India
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Hindu-origin surnames ⓘ Occupational surnames ⓘ Surnames of Indian origin ⓘ Surnames of Marathi origin ⓘ |
| derivesFromTitle | Deshmukh (feudal title) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| etymologyFrom | Sanskrit NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasLanguageOfOrigin |
Deccani
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Marathi NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasOrigin |
Deccan region
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India NERFINISHED ⓘ Maharashtra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicallyAssociatedWith |
administrative elites
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feudal chiefs ⓘ landholding elites ⓘ revenue collection ⓘ village headmen ⓘ zamindar-like roles ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod |
Maratha period
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early modern India ⓘ medieval Deccan ⓘ |
| historicalRole |
intermediary between peasants and state
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land revenue assignee ⓘ local revenue administrator ⓘ |
| meaning |
chief landholder of a territory
ⓘ
head of a district or region ⓘ |
| notableBearersInclude |
Asha Bhosle (née Deshmukh)
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Jayant Deshmukh NERFINISHED ⓘ Ranjit Deshmukh NERFINISHED ⓘ Riteish Deshmukh NERFINISHED ⓘ Vilasrao Deshmukh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedTitle |
Desai
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Patil NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| usedAs |
family name
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last name ⓘ |
| usedInCommunity |
Deccani Muslim communities
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Marathi-speaking communities ⓘ various Hindu castes ⓘ various Muslim castes ⓘ |
| usedInRegion |
Andhra Pradesh
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Deccan NERFINISHED ⓘ Karnataka NERFINISHED ⓘ Maharashtra NERFINISHED ⓘ Telangana NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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