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महाबळेश्वर
Lord of great power (from Sanskrit)
Brahmin
Priestly
Village headman or chief
One from the Konkan region
Lord Shiva devotee (from Shreenath)
One from the village Verna in Goa
Scribe or writer (from Persian nawab-related)
One from the village Keri
Chief desai or head landlord
Portuguese noble family name