Deshmukh

Deshmukh (IAST:Dēśamukh) is a historical title conferred to the rulers of a Dēśamukhi. It is used as a surname in certain regions of India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Telangana and also in Andhra Pradesh and northern parts of Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, Goa whose family received it as a title.[1]

  1. ^ Pranay Gupte (15 December 2013). Healer: Dr Prathap Chandra Reddy and the Transformation of India. Penguin UK. p. 578. ISBN 9789351185666. Retrieved 15 December 2013.