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Are there other names for the Mallah subcaste Phoolan Devi belonged to?

  • Other Backward Classes

  • Upper Caste

  • Dalits

  • Brahmins

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Phoolan Devi belonged to the Mallah subcaste, also known as the Nishad or Bind community, which falls under the Other Backward Classes (OBC) category in India. Traditionally, the Mallahs were associated with fishing, boating, and water transportation. However, over time, they have diversified into various occupations.
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