Barot (caste)

Indian caste

Barots in western India (c. 1855–1862)

Barot is a caste native to Gujarat and Rajasthan. There are two types of Barot one is called Brahmbhatt Barot and Other called Vahivancha Barot.

Brahmbhatt Barot traditionally worked as warrior , Poet, Administrator , Teacher , historians, genealogists and mythographers.[1]

## Origin[edit]

"Vahivancha Barots". The word Vahivancha (IAST: "Vahīvancā) literally means "one who reads a vahi" (vahi means a book of genealogy, a ledger or a book in general

[1] Brahmbhatt Barot and Vahivancha Barot is not same cast. They are different.

.[1] Brahmbhatt Barot are said to be of Brahmin and Kshatriya origin.[2]

## Present circumstances[edit]

The young generation of Barots, also have got involved in other occupation and businesses and higher studies.[2]

## See also[edit]

* Bhats
* Rai Bhat

## References[edit]

1. ^ a b c Shah, A. M.; Shroff, R. G. (1958), "The Vahīvancā Bāroṭs of Gujarat: A Caste of Genealogists and Mythographers", The Journal of American Folklore, American Folklore Society, 71 (Traditional India): 246–276, doi:10.2307/538561, JSTOR 538561
2. ^ a b People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 137 to 140 Popular Prakashan