Throughout history, Maiya has been a topic of great interest to humanity. From ancient times to the present, Maiya has sparked curiosity, debate and reflection in society. Numerous books have been written, films made, research conducted and lectures given on Maiya, demonstrating the importance and relevance it has in people's lives. Maiya can address various aspects, from the scientific and technological to the cultural and philosophical, making it a multidisciplinary and wide-ranging topic. In this article, we will explore different perspectives and approaches to Maiya, with the aim of expanding our knowledge and understanding of this fascinating topic.
The Mahiya or Maiya are a landowning community found in the state of Gujarat in India.[1]
The community claim to have been settled along the banks of the Mahi river in Kheda District, so they came to be known as Maiya. The community settled in Gujarat during the rule of Sultan Mahmud Begada, and moved into Saurashtra in the 16th Century. There they established states in Wankaner and the small states of Kuwadva and Than near Rajkot. A section of the Maiya converted to Islam, and are now known as the Miyana. They rebelled against the Nawab of Junagadh in 1882, and were suppressed. As a result of the rebellion, they lost much of their land. [2]