The Mane[1] also called (Gārudā माने Rāṣṭrakūṭa), is a Maratha clan[2][3][4] found largely in Maharashtra, Karnataka and neighbouring states of India.
[citation needed] The Manes were holders of fiefs during Shivaji's time and considered themselves "loyal subjects" of Aurangzeb or Adil Shah.
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