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bhandaris are original known as bhattarak warriors.they known for their bravery.the shankaracharya of karveer also accept their kshatriya status.satoskar also m mention about bhandari are kshatriya.they are naval warriors in maratha,vijaynagar and british army.during ealry 15 century muslimkingdom
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is a group of various sub-castes who served the temples and the aristocrats in the olden days. Gomantak
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conquered major portion of maharastra that time several bhandari kings,chief ruled over parts of konkan and goa.their tradional occupation is toddy tapping.bhandaris are added in other backward classes (obc).they are largest group in goa.
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