Ramoshi
Indian community
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The Ramoshi[1] are an Indian community found largely in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and Karnataka.[2] They are classified in the Other Backward Class category[3] by the government of India.
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Maharashtra • Madhya Pradesh • Karnataka | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism |
History
The Ramoshi in Maharashtra were earlier known as Vedan.[4]
They were then classified as a criminal tribe under the Criminal Tribes Acts of the Raj.[5]
Culture
They belong to the Hindu section while some are Vaishanavas.[clarification needed][6]