Alia Alkari surname is an Indian last name. Alia Alkari surname also indicates the caste of person. Alia Alkari surname definition is These terms are derived from the al or Indian mulberry (Morinda citrifolia). The Alias are members of the Kachhi caste who formerly grew the al plant in Nimar for sale to the dyers. Its cultivation then yielded a large profit and the Alias devoted themselves solely to it while they excommunicated any of their members who were guilty of selling or giving away the seed. The imported alizarin has now almost entirely superseded the indigenous dye and al as a commercial product has been driven from the market. Alkari is a term applied to Banias and others in the Damoh District who were formerly engaged in the cultivation of the al plant. The members of each caste which took to the cultivation of this plant were somewhat looked down upon by the others and hence became a distinct group. The explanation generally given of the distaste for the crop is that in the process of boiling the roots to extract the dye a number of insects have to be killed. A further reason is that the red dye is considered to resemble or be equivalent to blood the second idea being a necessary consequence of the first in primitive modes of thought and hence to cause a certain degree of pollution to those who prepare it. A similar objection is held to the purveying of lac-dye as shown in the article on Lakhera. Notwithstanding this clothes dyed red are considered lucky and the al dye was far more commonly used by Hindus than any other prior to the introduction of aniline dyes. Tents were also coloured red with this dye. The tents of the Mughal Emperors and royal princes were of red cloth dyed with the roots of the al plant.1 Similarly Nadir Shah the victor of Panipat had his field headquarters and lived in one small red tent. In these cases the original reason for colouring the tents red may probably have been that it was a lucky colour for battles and the same belief may have led to the adoption of red as a royal and imperial colour.. People with Alia Alkari surname can also be found in other south asian countries like Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka. Alia Alkari surname definition is from a survey conducted during British rule in India. Many surnames in India indicate the type of work done by the person or by someone in family from whom the family inherited the surname. Surnames help spread casteism in India. One of the intellectuals suggested to drop surnames in India so that people can overcome caste differences easily.
