Nishad

For the kingdom mentioned in the Mahabharata, see Nishada Kingdom.

The Nishad are a Hindu caste, found in the states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh[1] bihar [2] in India. They traditionally worked as boatmen.

Notable people with the surname include:

References

  1. ↑ http://www.news18.com/news/india/up-nishad-community-members-demand-5-reservation-in-job-protest-turns-violent-1003690.html
  2. ↑ http://www.ndtv.com/bihar/from-bajrangi-bhaijaan-to-battlefield-bihar-meet-son-of-mallah-1217372
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