Military Castes of Bengal

In the list of Military castes cited in the 1891 census general report, the Aguris (Ugra Kshatriyas), Poliyas (Pundra Kshatriyas) & Koches (Vanga Kshatriyas) were selected as the Martial castes of Bengal. 


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The Mahishyas (Chandravamsha) are the early noted Bengali martial caste in the British chronicles. The combined army of Tamaluk & Mahishadal Estates formed the Mahishya regiment in British Indian Bengal Army. They were trained in advanced western military training.

Ruins of the Tamaluk Rajbari

The Mahishya Regiment was charged to suppress the mutiny of tyrant Tipu Sultan in Mysore where the brave soldiers of Bengali Mahishya regiment showed excellent dexterity in battlefield. British General John Shore thankfully honoured the Maharaja of Tamaluk for this military favour.

The Royal Palace of Mahishadal Estate 

● Bengali Kshatriya (martial caste) surnames -

* Singha
* Aditya  
* Khadga 
* Varmana 
* Maharathi 
* Senapati
* Samanta
* Bhanushali
* Ghosh
* Rudra
* Malla 
* Jana 
* Yash/Jash 
* Paal 
* Ray 
* Bera
* Mondal 

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