Question: are baniya and marwari same?
Answer: Marwari are the people belonging from the region of west Rajasthan, known as Marwar, which mostly includes areas of Jodhpur, Nagaur, Pali, Jalore and Barmer. While 'Baniyas' is a caste belonging to the 'Viashya' (Traders) varna of Hindu Society. ... Baniya being one of them.