Deshmukh
Sign in to saveDeshmukh (IAST: Dēśamukh) is a historical title conferred to the rulers of a . It is used as a surname in certain regions of India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana and also in Andhra Pradesh and northern parts of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, Goa whose family received it as a title.
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Vinony files it under Indian feudalism, Indian landlords and Indian words and phrases.
Its subject is documented across 10 Wikipedia language editions.
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Encyclopedic overview
7 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- Deshmukh as a title
- Local office
- Notables
- See also
- References
- Bibliography
Deshmukh (IAST: Dēśamukh) is a historical title conferred to the rulers of a . It is used as a surname in certain regions of India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana and also in Andhra Pradesh and northern parts of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, Goa whose family received it as a title.
== Etymology == In Sanskrit, Deśa means land, country and mukha means head or chief; thus, deshmukh means "the head" of a district.
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