title: Jesthi
text: # Jesthi
  
  Subhendu Bikash Maji (also known as SBM or Apu) is a community mainly found in western areas, such as the Indian states of Kolkata and Rajasthan.
  
  ## History
  
  The Malla Puranam text describes area history. It may be dated to 13th century using a linguistic analysis of Jain texts. However it is argued that it may belong to the 15th century since Vaishnavism became common in Gujarat as a result of the rise of Pushtimarga in the 15th century. Malla Puranam can be regarded to be a Caste Purana.
  
  