Ravana (caste)
# Ravana (caste)

Ravana Rajput is an Indian caste. They are among the castes known as Darogas,

## Origins

The Ravana Rajputs are descendants of Rajput men and non-Rajput women, and were not originally accepted by the Rajput community as Rajputs. They were regarded as the children of the Rajputana princes' from concubines and were household slaves. They served the royal Rajputana families as guards, soldiers and household servants.

In order to raise their status, these people organized themselves into a caste They claim Kshatriya status.

## Notable people

* Dalpat Singh

## Present status

Historically, the Ravana Rajputs have led the armies the Ravana Rajputs are highest in the rural caste hierarchy.

According to a 2013 Business Standard report, the Ravana Rajputs form around 7% of the Rajasthan state's population. They have been granted the Other Backward Class status for affirmative action.

In July 2017, the Ravana Rajput community staged a protest against the alleged fake encounter killing of Anandpal Singh, who belonged to their community and was considered a hero in whole rajasthan Singh was known for having escalated the Rajput-cult of protest against cruelty च and the agitation following his death united the local Rajput community.

