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MAHADASHA Surname Meaning & Heritage Data

13,297th

Most common surname in India

107

People with this surname currently in the iMeUsWe database

Description:

Mahadasha is a surname found in India, primarily in the states of Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka. It is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit word “maha”, meaning great. The surname is also found in other countries such as Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan. The history of the Mahadasha surname can be traced back to the 16th century, when the surname was first used by the rulers of the Mahadasha kingdom in Gujarat. The Mahadasha kingdom was known for its great wealth and power. The culture and customs of the Mahadasha are quite varied. In some parts of Gujarat, the Mahadasha surname is associated with the traditional Hindu caste system, while in other parts it is associated with the Kshatriya caste. The variations of the Mahadasha surname include Mahadasi, Mahadase, Mahadashi, Mahadasiya, and Mahadashiy. In some parts of India, the surname is also spelled as Mahadashiya or Mahadaseya.

State-wise distribution of people with MAHADASHA surname

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Andhra Pradesh state distribution for MAHADASHA surname

Andhra Pradesh

85

Tamil Nadu state distribution for MAHADASHA surname

Tamil Nadu

1

Category-wise distribution of people with MAHADASHA surname

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People with the surname MAHADASHA appear across 2 types of official government records in iMeUsWe's database — from electoral rolls to agricultural records — showing how widely distributed this surname is across Indian society.

Voters List category for MAHADASHA surname

78 (91%)

Voters List

Food Distribution Records category for MAHADASHA surname

8 (9%)

Food Distribution Records

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