Kulinism
Kulinism are Hindu caste and marriage rules reputedly introduced by Raja Ballala Sena of Bengal. The name derives from the Sanskrit word कुलीन. Kulinism refers to marriage of a kulina girl to a man in the same class as well as marriage to one in a higher class. It essentially asserts that a kulina woman must not have her status lowered by marrying into a group of lower rank. One's Kulin status remains valid for 36-years according to the rules stated by Ballala Sena.
