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What does the term "Kunbis" refer to in the context of Maratha society?

1. A warrior caste of the Rajput clans
2. A class of temple priests
3. A group of peasant-pastoralists
4. A community of merchant bankers

Correct answer: A group of peasant-pastoralists

Solution

In Maratha society, Kunbis were a peasant-pastoral community. They formed an important agrarian social group in the Deccan region.

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