Originally, the Patidars were a brotherhood of village landholders, and despite the changes that have occurred in modern times, they have retained many of the underlying values of old village patriotism, caste-patriotism, and caste solidarity, and have also retained the personality traits of personal independence and domination over others.
Moreover, by the time of Independence, with caste heroes such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the helm of Congress Party politics (indeed, a serious contender to Nehru for the post of Prime Minister), Patels had become a national force and the undisputed power-holders in Gujarat.
Their mental and cultural make-up is a curious mixture of feudal mentality and capitalist outlook, marking them out as a very aggressive, patronising, ruthless and achieving caste or class in Gujarat.
Moreover, by the time of Independence, with caste heroes such as Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the helm of Congress Party politics (indeed, a serious contender to Nehru for the post of Prime Minister), Patels had become a national force and the undisputed power-holders in Gujarat.
Their mental and cultural make-up is a curious mixture of feudal mentality and capitalist outlook, marking them out as a very aggressive, patronising, ruthless and achieving caste or class in Gujarat.
by jai shri krishna June 10, 2025
The caste has several subdivisions, and these subdivisions differ from each other in terms of their origin and in terms of rank and of social structure. Their mental and cultural make-up is a curious mixture of feudal mentality and capitalist outlook, marking them out as a very aggressive, patronising, ruthless and achieving class in Gujarat or elsewhere.
The Lewa Patels of central Gujarat are a global diaspora and one of the most visible and affluent caste groups in India, and some of India’s wealthiest families, such as the Premjis, carry the patidari lineage.
60% of U.S. hotel and motel owners are Gujaratis, of which many have their last name as Patels.
Mukesh and Anil Ambani’s mother, although not a Lewa, is of patidari origin, and the daughter of Karsanbhai Patel of Nirma (a Kadva) has married a Lewa. Azim Premji's son Rishad Premji’s mother-in-law is a Lewa, and his father-in-law is most likely an Anavil Brahmin.
Anavil Brahmins in fact are comparable to the Patidars and are to be bracketed with them.
The Lewa Patels of central Gujarat are a global diaspora and one of the most visible and affluent caste groups in India, and some of India’s wealthiest families, such as the Premjis, carry the patidari lineage.
60% of U.S. hotel and motel owners are Gujaratis, of which many have their last name as Patels.
Mukesh and Anil Ambani’s mother, although not a Lewa, is of patidari origin, and the daughter of Karsanbhai Patel of Nirma (a Kadva) has married a Lewa. Azim Premji's son Rishad Premji’s mother-in-law is a Lewa, and his father-in-law is most likely an Anavil Brahmin.
Anavil Brahmins in fact are comparable to the Patidars and are to be bracketed with them.
Ram: The Statue of Unity in Gujarat is the world's tallest statue.
Mohammed: Built in dedication to India’s Iron Man, a Lewa Patel.
Mohammed: Built in dedication to India’s Iron Man, a Lewa Patel.
by Vik Lewa August 26, 2023
Patels explicitly describe themselves as a “modern” caste and reveal, in their self-description and practices, an entanglement with terms that we would commonly associate with Western epistemes. Their acquired image as the quintessential modern caste predisposes them, for the most part, to a “severe practicality” in the realms of household and farm economics.
Patels are still driven by a desire to acquire social distinction. As in the past, when the upper strata of Patidars had differentiated themselves from the lower levels by contracting hypergamous marriages. The early Patidar families married their daughters to Anavil Brahmins, the 'old aristocracy' of the area, who were tax collectors for the Mughals before the Marathas came.
Patels are still driven by a desire to acquire social distinction. As in the past, when the upper strata of Patidars had differentiated themselves from the lower levels by contracting hypergamous marriages. The early Patidar families married their daughters to Anavil Brahmins, the 'old aristocracy' of the area, who were tax collectors for the Mughals before the Marathas came.
Frank Heidemann : In the past, the upper strata of Patidars had differentiated themselves from the lower levels by contracting hypergamous marriages.
Vinay Gidwani: Patels are still driven by a desire to acquire social distinction.
Vinay Gidwani: Patels are still driven by a desire to acquire social distinction.
by Vilaya Brahma-Pralaya September 24, 2021
by madarchod69 November 24, 2021
Gujrati IT guy: ... <speaks Gujrati> ...
Other Indian IT guy, not Gujrati: ...
Gujrati IT guy: Oh, sorry!
Other guy: No, no! It's okay! I speak Patel.
Other Indian IT guy, not Gujrati: ...
Gujrati IT guy: Oh, sorry!
Other guy: No, no! It's okay! I speak Patel.
by DoileyLama August 08, 2022
A kai is like a fish you should kill it - when they’re out and about they’re mistaken for being gender fluid but they’re ragingly into fucking bees
by userrrree1232 May 24, 2023
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