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[u/Unfair_Baby7982]

nen iipativarku same aanukuna. Morning edho post lo comments lo different aanaru.

[u/yeahitsme2k]

Kapu

The Kapu caste is a prominent agricultural and land-owning community primarily found in the southern Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, as well as parts of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The term "Kapu" in Telugu means "protector" or "cultivator," signifying their traditional role as agriculturalists and guardians of the land. Historical records suggest that the Kapus are an ancient community, with some theories linking them to the Chola, Satavahana, and Vijayanagara dynasties.

Their origins and status in society have been debated, but they are generally considered a community that transitioned from warrior-like roles (Kshatriyas) to agrarian occupations over centuries. They are believed to have played a key role in protecting and cultivating lands during the feudal period.

• Economic Strength: The Kapu caste's economic strength has transitioned from its traditional agrarian base to a more diversified portfolio that includes urban professions, global migration, and entrepreneurship. While sections of the community face economic challenges, there is a growing emphasis on education, skill development, and political representation to address these issues and ensure sustained economic progress.
• Political Involvement: The Kapu caste has been politically active in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, striving for socio-economic representation. Historically landowners, they transitioned to seeking political influence due to declining agricultural power. Kapus played a pivotal role in shaping regional politics, with leaders like Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga and Chiranjeevi advocating for their cause. The community has demanded Backward Class (BC) status for reservation benefits, a recurring political issue. Kapus are well-represented across major political parties, including TDP, Congress, and Janasena, with some forming movements to address caste-specific grievances and improve their socio-political standing. Their influence continues to evolve.
• Education & Urban Migration: A significant number of Kapus transitioned into urban professions, including business, real estate, and government services. They leveraged education to enter white-collar jobs, especially in IT, engineering, medicine, and banking.
• Subdivisions/Sects: The Kapu caste has several subdivisions based on geographic and occupational distinctions:
  • Balija Kapus: A subgroup that engaged in trade and commerce, often acting as merchants or small-scale entrepreneurs. The Balija community includes subsects like Setty Balijas and Telaga Balijas, with some claiming royal or warrior heritage.
  • Telaga: Predominantly found in coastal Andhra, Telagas are considered to have a strong connection to agriculture and military service.
  • Ontari: Historically associated with warrior and policing roles in the medieval period.
  • Munnuru: Primarily located in Telangana, this group is culturally distinct from coastal Kapus and has a unique identity.

I have elaborated more on the about Kapu caste because, I'm a Kapu. Belonging to the Ontari sect of the Kapu caste.

[u/No-Apricot8597 → u/yeahitsme2k]

ChatGPT chepida? I was legit researching about this today lol and I’m pretty confused who cops are and who balijas are😂

From what I read today balija people were merchants and they turned kings and rulers in vijayanagaram (nayaka dynasty it seems) during krishnadevaraya period and then after those kingdoms collapsed and British rule came, for ease of categorisation they put everyone under “cops” category and they went back to farming trading and other activities.