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Kaji Pratha (Nepali: काजी प्रथा) is the honorary hereditary practice that originated from medieval period in Nepal.

Ganesh Pande was the first Kaji under King Dravya Shah of Gorkha Kingdom.^[1] He helped Dravya Shah to become King of Gorkha and was later appointed Kaji of Gorkha^{[note 1]} in 1559 A.D.^[2]^[3] Another significant Kaji of Gorkha was Kalu Pande born in the family of Ganesh Pande.^[4] He was son of Bhimraj Pande who was also a Kaji during the reign of King Nara Bhupal Shah.^[4]

Notes

^ The position of Kaji in Gorkha hill principality was not of only a mere minister but of the chief or prime minister.

References

^ Shrestha 2005, p. 129.
^ Regmi 1975, p. 30.
^ Wright 1877, p. 278.
^ ^a ^b Regmi 1975, p. 43.

Bibliography

Joshi, Bhuwan Lal; Rose, Leo E. (1966), Democratic Innovations in Nepal: A Case Study of Political Acculturation, University of California Press, p. 551
Pradhan, Kumar L. (2012), Thapa Politics in Nepal: With Special Reference to Bhim Sen Thapa, 1806–1839, New Delhi: Concept Publishing Company, p. 278, ISBN 9788180698132
Regmi, D.R. (1975), Modern Nepal, ISBN 9780883864913
Shrestha, Tulsi Narayan (2005), Nepalese administration:a historical perspective, ISBN 9789993304784
Wright, Daniel (1877), History of Nepal, ISBN 9788120605527

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[2] The position of Kaji in Gorkha hill principality was not of only a mere minister but of the chief or prime minister.

[FOOTNOTEShrestha2005129-1] Shrestha 2005, p. 129.

[FOOTNOTERegmi197530-3] Regmi 1975, p. 30.

[FOOTNOTEWright1877278-4] Wright 1877, p. 278.

[FOOTNOTERegmi197543-5] Regmi 1975, p. 43.

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-'''Kaji Pratha''' ({{lang-ne|काजी प्रथा}}) is the honorary hereditary practice that originated from medieval period in Nepal. After Shri Paanch Bada Maharaj Dhiraj [[Prithvi Narayan Shah]] completed the "''Greater Nepal''", he honored few families with the hereditary title of "Kaji" such as [[Kunwar family]], [[Basnyat family]], [[Pande family]], [[Thapa family]],and also to few ''Bhandaris'', ''Rayamajhi'' and ''Karkis'' with such respectful designation. Still Today Kaji surname is used By many [[Khas]] [[Kshetriya]] of Nepal like [[Thapa]], [[Basnet]], [[Kunwar]], [[Khadka]] and many more to show them superior than other [[Khas]] [[Bahun]] [[Chhetri]] and [[Khatri]] of Nepal.
+'''Kaji Pratha''' ({{lang-ne|काजी प्रथा}}) is the honorary hereditary practice that originated from medieval period in Nepal.
+[[Ganesh Pande]] was the first Kaji under King [[Dravya Shah]] of [[Gorkha Kingdom]].{{sfn|Shrestha|2005|p=129}} He helped Dravya Shah to become King of Gorkha and was later appointed Kaji of Gorkha{{refn|group=note|The position of Kaji in Gorkha hill principality was not of only a mere minister but of the chief or prime minister.}} in 1559 A.D.{{sfn|Regmi|1975|p=30}}{{sfn|Wright|1877|p=278}} Another significant Kaji of Gorkha was [[Kalu Pande]] born in the family of Ganesh Pande.{{sfn|Regmi|1975|p=43}} He was son of Bhimraj Pande who was also a Kaji during the reign of King [[Nara Bhupal Shah]].{{sfn|Regmi|1975|p=43}}
-This honorary hereditary title is in existence even in today's time as respective castes are till date corresponded to with the title "Kaji" prior to one's family name. The respect that is to be provided to these elite classes of Kshatriya was even implemented to the likes of Brahmans, the highest of the Hindu castes.
-[[Ganesh Pande]] was the first Kaji under King [[Dravya Shah]] of [[Gorkha Kingdom]].{{sfn|Shrestha|2005|p=129}} He helped Dravya Shah to become King of Gorkha and was later appointed Kaji of Gorkha{{refn|group=note|The position of Kaji in Gorkha hill principality was not of only a mere minister but of the chief or prime minister.}} in 1559 A.D.{{sfn|Regmi|1975|p=30}}{{sfn|Wright|1877|p=278}} Another significant Kaji of Gorkha was [[Kalu Pande]] born in the family of Ganesh Pande.{{sfn|Regmi|1979|p=43}} He was son of Bhimraj Pande who was also a Kaji during the reign of King [[Nara Bhupal Shah]].{{sfn|Regmi|1979|p=43}}
-Similarly, another form of Kaji System came into existence much later which was non-hereditary. The title "Kaji" was provided to the representative of the people's governing body. As it was non hereditary title this term was only enjoyed by the personal till he was incumbent to the King and the people.
 == Notes ==
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 *{{citation | last1 = Joshi | first1 = Bhuwan Lal | last2 = Rose | first2 = Leo E. | title = Democratic Innovations in Nepal: A Case Study of Political Acculturation | publisher = University of California Press | year = 1966 | pages = 551 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=MX22o4PJ3Q0C }}
 *{{citation | last = Pradhan | first = Kumar L. | title = Thapa Politics in Nepal: With Special Reference to Bhim Sen Thapa, 1806–1839 | publisher = Concept Publishing Company | year = 2012 | isbn = 9788180698132 | location = New Delhi | pages = 278 | url = https://books.google.com/books?id=7PP1yElRzIUC&q=the+assassination+of+rana+bahadur+shah }}
+*{{Citation|last= Regmi|first=D.R.|year=1975|title=Modern Nepal|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=TChuAAAAMAAJ&q=bhagirath+panth|isbn=9780883864913}}
+*{{Citation|last=Shrestha|first=Tulsi Narayan|year=2005|title=Nepalese administration:a historical perspective|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=p_AVAQAAIAAJ&q=bhagirath+panth|isbn=9789993304784}}
+*{{Citation|first=Daniel |last=Wright |year=1877|title=History of Nepal |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=AiU50pM_z6MC&q=bhagirath+panth&pg=PA278|isbn=9788120605527 }}
+{{Chhetri communities}}
 [[Category:Caste system in Nepal]]
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