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Maulika Kayastha
(
Bengali
:
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), is a sub-
caste
of
Bengali Kayasthas
originated from the
Bengal region
of
Indian subcontinent
. The
Bengali Kayasthas
are subdivided into different classes or ranks and also divided in terms of their geographical locations. According to legend, the
Bengali Hindu
King
Ballal Sen
started the ranking system of
Brahmins
, Kayasthas and
Baidyas
in Bengal.
[1]
The highest ranked Brahmins and Kayasthas are known as
Kulin Brahmins
and
Kulin Kayasthas
, respectively, and those Kayasthas not considered to be Kulins are designated Maulikas, Mauliks, Mouliks or Moulikas.
[2]
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