The name is a local corruption of Marwari, and is applied to them by their neighbours, though many of the caste do not accept it and call themselves Rajputs.

In Chhindwara they go by the name of Chhatri, and in the Tirora Tahsil they are known as Alkari, because they formerly grew the _al_ or Indian madder for a dye, though it has now been driven out of the market.

They have been in the Central Provinces for some generations, and though retaining certain peculiarities of dress, which show their northern origin, have abandoned in many respects the caste usages of Rajputs.

Their women wear the Hindustani _angia_ tied with string behind in place of the Maratha _choli_ or breast-cloth, and drape their _saris_ after the northern fashion.

They wear ornaments of the Rajputans shape on their arms, and at their weddings they sing Marwari songs.