Shrimal Jain

Shrimal (Srimal) Jain is an ancient Jain community, originally from Rajasthan, Shrimal or Bhinmal town in southern Rajasthan. They were traditionally wealthy merchants and money lenders and were prominent ministers at the court of Rajput kings as treasurers and ministers, holding the titles of Dewan or Durbari. Descendants of this caste are well known for business acumen and are in possession of Havelis and mansions given to them as gifts from kings for their service as royal treasurers, ministers, courtiers and advisors.

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