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Appa (title)

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Appa(Marathi: अप्पा) (Kannada: ಅಪ್ಪ),(Telugu:అప్ప), was a honorific title conferred to the Lingayat and Maratha Rulers of Karnataka and Maharashtra region of India.[1][2][3] It was a title used to indicate administrator of a region which means 'head' or 'Father'.[4][5] It is now used as a surname in certain regions of India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana whose family received it as a title.[6][7][8][9]

Historical rulers

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Notable People

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References

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  1. ^ Shastry, Bhagamandala Seetharama (2000). Goa-Kanara Portuguese Relations, 1498-1763. Concept Publishing Company. ISBN 978-81-7022-848-6.
  2. ^ Sardesai, H. S. (2002). Shivaji, the Great Maratha. Cosmo Publications. ISBN 978-81-7755-286-7.
  3. ^ "History". karnataka.gov.in.
  4. ^ Hanks, Patrick (2003-05-08). Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. Oxford University Press, USA. ISBN 978-0-19-508137-4.
  5. ^ "Language in India". www.languageinindia.com. Retrieved 2024-07-15.
  6. ^ Hanks, Patrick (2003-05-08). Dictionary of American Family Names: 3-Volume Set. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-977169-1.
  7. ^ Patil, Shankaragouda Hanamantagouda (2002). Community Dominance and Political Modernisation: The Lingayats. Mittal Publications. ISBN 978-81-7099-867-9.
  8. ^ Jerosch, Rainer (2007). The Rani of Jhansi, Rebel Against Will: A Biography of the Legendary Indian Freedom Fighter in the Mutiny of 1857-1858. Aakar Books. ISBN 978-81-89833-14-5.
  9. ^ "CHANDA UNDER THE BHOSALES OF NAGPUR. (1751–1853)". gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in.