These surnames often originated from titles given to village heads, accountants, or military leaders during the era of the Maratha Empire or earlier Sultanates.
Originally from Central India; includes the Puar dynasty of Dhar. maratha surname list
The following are the 96 primary "royal" clans and their major associated surnames. Note that many surnames are sub-clans of these primary 96. Maratha Surnames and Castes Overview | PDF - Scribd These surnames often originated from titles given to