Kunbi is a generic term applied to castes of traditionally non-elite farmers in Western India. These include the Dhonoje, Ghatole, Hindre, Jadav, Jhare, Khaire, Lewa, Lonare and Tirole communities of Vidarbha.

Are Kunbi and Maratha same?

Modern scholars agree that Marathas and Kunbi are the same. Anthropologist J.V. Ferreira, from the University of Mumbai states: "The Maratha claim to belong to the ancient 96 Kshatriya families has no foundation in fact and may have been adopted after the Marathas became with Shivaji a power to be reckoned with".

Can Maratha marry Kunbi?

Marathas don't marry their sons and daughters into Kunbi families. ... The state government in 2001 included Kunbi Maratha and Maratha Kunbi in the list of castes eligible for OBC status.