Are Marwaris Kanjoos?
Somehow the term Marwari is synonymous with baniya and kanjoos.

What kind of people are Marwaris?

'Marwari' is an umbrella term to classify both Hindus and Jains. The Marwaris originate from Eastern Rajasthan and the term was used as an ethnographic classification in the 1901 census. It described a trader from Rajputana and included primary groups like Agarwals, Maheswaris, Oswals, and Seraogis.

Are Marwaris Banias?

The word Marwari being used as a generic name for Baniyas from Rajasthan.
Sarah Jenkins

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