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Thakur (Indian title)


Thakur or Thakore (Sanskrit: ठक्कुर) is a feudal title and a surname used by various communities in India and Nepal. The word Thakur means lord, god or master, The title was used by rulers of several princely states including Ambliara, Vala, Morbi and Varsoda.

In the zamindari system, Brahmins & Rajput Thakurs were landlords who used to collect revenue in their jagir (feudatory estate).

A Thakur's (e)state, called Thakorate, could occasionally reach salute state rank (mostly Maharajas or Nawabs -not all of those- or at last -few of the- Rajas) in the British Empire of India. The Thakore Sahib of Dhrol, Thakore Sahib of Limbdi, Thakore Sahib of Palitana and Thakore Sahib of Rajkot were recognised with hereditary 9-guns salutes. While the Thakur Shaib of Gondal had an 11-guns salute.

It is derived from the Sanskrit word thākura meaning deity, idol, chief or man of rank. Hindu god, Dharma Thakur is worshipped in the Rarh region folklore.

The title had a loftier compound variants, notably :

Just Thakur was the title in many princely states, including : Beja State, Bija State, Chuda State, Dhadi State, Kachhi Baroda State, Kathiwada State, Kawarda State, Khirasra State, Kunihar State, Mahlog State, Mohanpur State, Ranasan State, Sanjeli State, Sayla State, Tharad State, Valasna State, Wadagam State.


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