Dher

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Dher is one of the backward classes and scheduled castes of India. They were one of the lowest and despised sections of Hindu out-caste society. They are primarily found in Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Gujarat.[citation needed]

In Southern India, among Dhers there were three principal class of slaves called Holiyas, Yemaru and Paleru.[1]

References

  1. ^ [1] Indian Encyclopaedia, Volume 1 By Subodh Kapoor, Page 5504.