Caste of fishes! Among them are also Brahmins-Rajputs-Kayasthas,

 

Fishes have their own race.  Like- Brahmin Machili, Kayasth Machili and Firangi Machili... Even if this thing sounds funny to you, there is truth in it.  It is said that for a long time the country was divided into different religions and sects over food.  It was made a means of discrimination.  During the colonial period, this discrimination increased to such an extent that fish were distributed on the basis of caste and religion.

Vishnu Pal explained in his book 'Mansamangal' what is the relation between fishes and castes.  Mansamangal Kitab, written 4 centuries ago, describes 36 types of fish.  It is told in the book that the fishes are caught in the nets of the fishermen because of the grace of Maa Mansa Devi.  Now we understand how many species of fish have been mentioned in the book.

According to Kitab, Anabasa ie Koi Machili Ko Lohar Jati Ka Tahina Gaya Hai.  Tengra is said to be Rajput and Bali Machili is said to be Brahmin.  This is not enough, the most common fish commonly eaten is called Mangur Ko Mali Kaha Gaya.  At the same time, Bagi Nam ki Machili ko nai aur Gangtoda ko Kayasth jati se hai.  Apart from this, the garai fish found in pits are of Kisan se jati se hai.

It is said that today there is no ban on human consumption, but there was a time when human beings of every caste could not eat fish of every kind.  The fishes were also divided into castes.  The caste for which the food was fixed was that of the same caste.  Like- Katla Machili ko Kshatriya kaha gaya hai.

A fish is also excluded from Hinduism.  'Sal' Machili is said to be a Pathan caste of Muslims.  Not only this, why is Susak told to be a foreigner and Pera Machili to be Kevat Jati?  At the same time, Pothia fish is called Vaishya kaha gaya hai.