[3] The majority of the interviewees assert that the designation of the caste originates from the city of Kannauj, emphasizing that this name signifies a geographical association.
The etymology of this caste is solely preserved through genealogies, oral traditions, mythical narratives, and proverbial accounts.
[4] Some of the Kanyakubja Brahmins were priests, astronomers, astrologers, or teachers, while others chose the career of soldier.
[5] In Uttar Pradesh, they are considered the highest class of Brahmins.
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