[The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India--Volume I (of IV) by R.V. Russell]@TWC D-Link bookThe Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India--Volume I (of IV) PART I 231/364
Title of Barhai, Beldar and Lohar. _Mithia_ .-- (A preparer of sweets.) Synonym of Halwai. _Mochi_ .-- (A shoemaker.) A caste.
Subcaste of Chamar. _Modh_ .-- A subdivision of Khedawal or Gujarati Brahmans who take their name from Modhera, an ancient place in Gujarat.
A subcaste of Gujarati Bania. _Modh-Ghaneli_ .-- Subcaste of Teli in Gujarat. _Moghia_ .-- Synonym of Pardhi. _Mohania_ .-- (Captivator.) A section of Rajjhar and Kirar. _Mohtaria_ .-- Title of the headman of the Andh caste committee. _Mohtera_ .-- One who fixes the auspicious moment, hence the headman of the caste.
A titular section of Basor. _Monas_ .-- A subdivision of Brahmans. _Mongre_, _Mongri_, _Mongrekair_ .-- (A club or mallet.) A section of Ahir or Rawat in Chhattisgarh, and of Chamar, Ganda, and Panka. _Mori_ .-- A branch of the Panwar Rajputs. _Mor Kachhi_ .-- One who prepares the _maur_ or marriage-crown for weddings.
Subcaste of Kachhi. _Morkul_ .-- A section of Komti.
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