Description:
Bishamans are a Hindu caste found in the Indian state of Rajasthan. They are a sub-group of the Rajputs and are considered to be of warrior stock. The Bishamans are a Hindu community and their traditional occupation has been to fight in wars on behalf of the Rajputs. They are also involved in agriculture and cattle-keeping. The Bishamans are a endogamous community and their marriages are usually arranged. They are mainly found in the districts of Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. There are also small numbers of Bishamans living in the states of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh. The Bishamans speak the Rajasthani dialect of Hindi.
