Agrawal - Meaning, People, Religion, Samaj, Gotra, Caste, Kuldevi & History

Who are Agrawal

Agrawal is a community found throughout northern, central and western india.the agarwal community were also found in what are now the pakistani provinces of punjab and sindh. the name agrawal is derived from the agragan state said to be founded by maharaja agrasen some 5000 years ago. most agrawals follow Hinduism, although some are jains.
Members of the agrawal community are known for their business skills and have for many years been influential and prosperous in india.
the agrawals claim descent from kshatriya king maharaja agrasen of the mythological solar dynasty. they are at the forefront of the larger bania community, which includes other mercantile communities like Maheshwari and Oswal.

Agrawal Clan (Gotra)

Is Agrawal a Rajput?

Rajput and Agarawal both are distict caste. but founder of Agarawal Maharaja Agrasen was Rajput (Kshatriya King of the Solar Dynasty) who adopted Vanika dharma (Vaishyas varnas of Hinduism) for the benefit of his people.

Is Agrawal a Vaishya?

Agarawal are Vaishya because they are followes of Maharaja Agrasen who changes his varnas Kshatriya to Vaishyas.

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