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Castes of India
Khatris
Classification Kshatriya
Subdivisions Aathghar, Barahghar, Bawanjahi, Charghar, Dhaighar, Kukhran, Sareen and others
Significant populations in Punjab, Delhi, Punjab and Sindh
Languages Hindi, Punjabi, Sindhi and Urdu
Religions Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam, Christianity, Jainism

Khatri (Punjabi: ਖੱਤਰੀ, Urdu: کھتری , khatrī) is the Punjabi adaptation of Sanskrit word Kshatriya (Hindi: क्षत्रिय, kşhatriya). Caste (Sanskrit Gyati ज्ञाति, Hindi Biradari बिरादरी samaj समाज jati जाति etc, Urdu Zat ज़ात) is an Endogamous group Kshatriya (क्षत्रिय kṣatriya from क्षत्र kṣatra) is one of the four varnas (social orders in Hinduism Punjab (ਪੰਜਾਬ पंजाब pəɲdʒaːb is a state in northwest India. Delhi (दिल्ली ਦਿੱਲੀ دلی d̪ɪlːiː sometimes referred to as Dilli) is the second largest metropolis of India, with a population The Punjab ( Urdu:) province of Sindh ( Sindhī: سنڌ Urdu: سندھ is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. Hindi ( Devanāgarī: hi [[wiktहिन्दी हिन्दी]] or hi [[wiktहिंदी हिंदी]] IAST:, IPA:) is Punjabi (pa ਪੰਜਾਬੀ in Gurmukhi script pa-PK {{Nastaliq پنجابی}} in Shahmukhi script Pañjābī in Transliteration) is an Sindhi ( Arabic script: سنڌي Devanagari script: सिन्धी Sindhī) is the language of the Sindh region of South Asia Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised Hinduism is a religious tradition that originated in the Indian subcontinent. Sikhism ( IPA: or; ਸਿੱਖੀ sikkhī, IPA:) founded on the teachings of Nanak and nine successive gurus in fifteenth century For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. Christianity ( Greek Χριστιανισμός from the word Xριστός ( Christ)is a monotheistic Religion centered on the life and teachings Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma / Shraman Dharma (जैन धर्म is an ancient religion of India. Punjabi may refer to The Punjabi language of Pakistan and India Punjabi grammar List of Punjabi Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised Sanskrit (sa संस्कृता वाक् saṃskṛtā vāk, for short sa संस्कृतम् saṃskṛtam) is a historical Kshatriya (क्षत्रिय kṣatriya from क्षत्र kṣatra) is one of the four varnas (social orders in Hinduism The Kshatriya are the traditionally members of the Hindu military order. As administrators and rulers, Kshatriya were assigned with protecting Dharma, and serving humanity and the world. In course of time, however, as a result of economic and political exigencies, the Khatri also expanded into other occupations.

When Pakistan and India gained independence, most of the Khatris in what became Pakistan migrated to India. Today Khatris live in all regions of India, but are concentrated in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. While most Khatris are Hindu and Sikh, a smaller minority belong to other faiths.

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Khatri Family Names

Main article: List of Khatri surnames on Wiktionary

History

Origin and Distribution

See also: Hinduism in Punjab, Indian caste system, and Potohar

The Khatris are a prominent Indian community that originated in the Potohar region of north-western Indian subcontinent. Wiktionary (a Portmanteau of Wiki and Dictionary) is a multilingual, Web -based project to create a Free Vedic Punjab The original Punjab region is now divided into several units West Punjab (now in Pakistan) including the Gandhara region Caste (Sanskrit Gyati ज्ञाति, Hindi Biradari बिरादरी samaj समाज jati जाति etc, Urdu Zat ज़ात) is an Endogamous group The Pothohar Plateau (also spelled Pothwar Potwar or Potohar ( Urdu: سطح مرتفع پوٹھوہار) is a Plateau in the province of The Pothohar Plateau (also spelled Pothwar Potwar or Potohar ( Urdu: سطح مرتفع پوٹھوہار) is a Plateau in the province of This region is of considerable historical significance in the development of the Indian culture since the composition of the Vedas and classics like the Mahabharata. "Veda" redirects here For other uses see Veda (disambiguation.


For the most part, Khatris have been in the civil, government, and military administrators roles for centuries. [1]. In the Indian Army, Khatris have won many honors and gallantary awards. Present chief of Indian Army, General Deepak Kapoor is Khatri and he took charge from another Khatri, General Joginder Jaswant Singh (Marwah) who took charge from another Khatri, General Nirmal Chander Vij. Khatris have sometimes expanded into trade and mercantile businesses, including architecture.


Punjabi Khatris were adversely affected by the partition of India, as it resulted in the loss of their traditional home regions. The Partition of India was the partition of the British Indian Empire which led to the creation on August 14, 1947 and August 15, These Khatris migrated to India, where they were forced to start anew their lives. Despite losing their land, businesses, and all other material assets during the partition of India, Khatris earned the clout that they held in pre-partitioned India.


Prominent historical Khatris

Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh Panth, was born in the Bedi Khatri clan.
Guru Nanak Dev, the founder of the Sikh Panth, was born in the Bedi Khatri clan. Guru Nanak Dev (ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ (गुरु नानक گرونانک Gurū Nānak ( 15 april 1469, Nankana Sahib Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism.

Many prominent historical figures have emerged from the Khatri. All ten Sikh Gurus were Khatri. The four gots of Sikh gurus existed at least since 15th century AD: Their history and racial features bring them close to the definition of 'Devas' as described in historical Indian texts. As also the names of most Khatris included the word 'dev', such as Guru Nanak Dev Ji, Guruangad Dev ji etc. Thus modern 'Khatris' are that people which were called as 'Devas' or 'Devtas' in ancient times.

Raja "Porus" (Puru or Parvataraja or Purusshottum) was also a Khatri (Kukhrain or Sabharwal)[2] king and he with his army fought really bravely with "Alexander the Great" in the "battle of Hydaspes" in 326BCE and stopped him from moving any further in Punjab. Guru Nanak Dev (ਗੁਰੂ ਨਾਨਕ ਦੇਵ (गुरु नानक گرونانک Gurū Nānak ( 15 april 1469, Nankana Sahib Guru Angad Dev Ji was the second of the eleven Sikh Gurus. Lehna was born in the village of Sarae Naga in Muktsar district in Punjab, on March 31, Guru Amar Das ( Gurmukhi: ਗੁਰੂ ਅਮਰ ਦਾਸ ( 5 May 1479 - 1 September 1574) was the third of The Sodhi is a Punjabi tribe of Kshatriyas clan in PunjabThe Sodhis claim descent from an ancestor called Sodhi Rai in 12th century He was the only king to be able to fight so bravely and stop Alexander in Punjab. This was the hardest fought battle for Alexander[3]. Kingdoms of Magadha, Kosala, Vatsa, Bimbisara, Ajatshatru, Udayana & Avanti were Khatri kingdoms[4]. Towns of Ujjayini(Malwa), Bhrigukachcha(Gujarat), Tamralipti(Ganga delta), Shravasti, Kaushambi, Ayodhaya(Uttar Pradesh), Champa, Vaishali, Pataliputra, Rajagriha and Pratisthana(Deccan) were ruled by Khatri rulers[5]. Raja Fateh Chand was a Maini Khatri chieftain of Bihar during the childhood of Guru Gobind Singh and being childless, he adopted the child, Gobind Rai as his son. Bihar ( Hindi:बिहार Urdu: بہار bɪhaːr) is a state in eastern India. Haqiqat Rai was a Puri Khatri whose martyrdom was celebrated on Basant Panchami in Lahore until independence. Haqiqat Rai was born at Sialkot (1724 CE to Durga and Bhag Mal Khatris of the Puri subcaste Hari Singh Nalwa [6], Maharaja Ranjit Singh's most feared general was an Uppal Khatri. Hari Singh Nalwa (1791-1837 was a legendary Sikh warrior who was born in Gujranwala, Punjab. The father and son pair of the Diwans Sawan Mal and Mul Raj Chopra were successive governors of Multan under Ranjit Singh. Sawan Mal was the Khatri Diwan (governor of Multan. He was originally from Gujranwala, the region where Maharaja Ranjit Singh 's Misl ( Urdu:, Punjabi ملتان، ਮੁਲਤਾਨ is a city in the Punjab Province of Pakistan and capital of Multan District Sadhu Singh Gulla from the clan of Rame Shah Gulla & Shame Shah Gulla, Shah of Gujranwala - Sialkot fought against the British Empire in the 19th century. ( One of the most important character of famous Punjabi legend Raja Rasalu is minister Mahita Chopra[7], [8] Most scholars agree that Raja Rasalu ruled from Sialkot and lived sometime between 400 to 500 AD. [9] If it is true then Chopra name originated in that time. [10]

Khatris and Sun Worship

Raja Vanvihari Kapoor has written that major Khatri clans are named after Lord Sun. [11]The Sarasvat Brahmin clan of which some of these were yajamanas are also mentioned below.

According to the Bhavishya Purana, Punjab indeed was an ancient center of Sun worship. Kapoor or Kapur and sometimes but rarely Capoor, ( Punjabi: ਕਪੂਰ‌ Hindi: कपूर‌ is the name of a clan of Hindus The Bhavishya Purana (Sanskrit Bhaviṣyat Purāṇa) is one of the eighteen major Hindu Puranas It is written in Sanskrit and attributed to Rishi

Religion

Sanatan Khatris

A majority of Khatris are Sanatan Hindus [12]. As noted in the introduction, the Khatri community have been positioned in roles of administration, rule and warfare within Punjab. The Khatris were the patrons ('yajamansas' or in Punjabi 'jajmani') of the Saraswat Brahmins. Saraswat Brahmins are descended from a Brahmin caste mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures as inhabiting the Saraswati River valley the geographic [13]. The Khatris are among the very few non-Brahmin communities that have traditionally studies the vedas[14] The Khatris, along with Aroras and Lohanas used to be engaged in trade in central asia[15] [16] . The Hindu temples of Kabul and the Hindu Fire Temple of Baku built and maintained by them still exist. Kabul was the capital of the great Hindu Shahi kings Afghansitan was a great center of Vedic culture The Fire Temple of Baku, known locally as the Atashgah ("place of fire" or Ateshgyakh ("home of fire" is a castle-like Hindu temple

Arya Samaj Khatris

Swami Dayanand was invited to Punjab to counter the missionaries by prominent individuals who also founded the Singh Sabha. This page is about the founder of the Arya Samaj. For others known by the same name please see Swami Dayananda (disambiguation Sanatan Singh Sabha is the original Singh Sabha formed in 1873 by Sikhs in Amritsar The Sanatan Sikhs regard Classical Sikhism as Sikhs to be a wider denomination of Sanatan He established Arya Samaj in Lahore in 1877, which was against casteism, rituals, idol worship and promoted strict monotheism, which he claimed was the essential message of the Vedas. Arya Samaj ( Sanskrit ārya samāja sa आर्य समाज " Noble Society" is a Hindu reform movement founded in India Arya Samaj became popular among Punjabi Hindus, especially Khatris [17]who were attracted to a similar message by the Sikh Gurus earlier [18]. Arya Samaj inspired individuals like Swami Shraddhanad and institutions like Dayanand Anglo-Vedic Schools System started by Lala Hansraj[19]. General The Dayanand Anglo-Vedic Schools System, also familiarly known as the D Lala Lajpat Rai is sometimes identified as a Khatri[20], his father was an Agrawal married to a Khatri wife [21]. Lala Lajpat Rai ( Punjabi: ਲਾਲਾ ਲਜਪਤ ਰਾਯ لالا لجپت راے Hindi: लाला लाजपत राय was an Indian Agrawals (अग्रवाल or अगरवाल are a large and influential community in India.

Sikh Khatris

A portion of the Khatris are Sikh. [22] All the Ten Sikh Gurus were Khatris from the Sodhi and Bedi clans (which claim Surya Banshi Kshatriya descent) [23]. During the lifetime of the Gurus, most of their major supporters and Sikhs were Khatris. A list of this is provided by Bhai Gurdas in Varan Bhai Gurdas, a contemporary of the Sikh Gurus[24].

The martial development by the Sikh Gurus is well documented, with the first Guru (Guru Nanak), calling upon Sikhs to make a "ball of their head" to play the game of love. The second Guru (Guru Angad) encouraged physical activities of Sikhs by encouraging wrestling bouts and Kabaddi. Kabaddi (sometimes written Kabbadi or Kabadi) (கபடி otherwise known as சடுகுடுకబడ్డీ ਕਬੱਡੀ कबड्डी कबड्डीکبڈی The 6th Guru (Guru Hargobind) took up the sword and fought many battles against neighboring Rajputs and Mughals. The 9th Guru (Guru Teg Bahadhur) fought many battles with the 6th Guru and was an accompalished martial artist. The 10th Guru (Guru Gobind Singh), was proficient in the art of warfare as well as an accompalished swordsman, marksman and horse rider. The tenth Guru's maternal side of the family were accompalished warriors and fighters in their own right (Kirpal Chand), descended from Surya Banshi Kshatriya clans [25].

“ The sacred sections of the Khatris :-There are four sacred sections among the Khatris , whose position must be touched upon , These are the :-

Bedi (Guru Nanak) of the Dharman-Bunjahi or Chota -Sarin sub group .
Sodhi (Last seven Gurus) of the Chota Sarin sub-Group. Sodhi is a Punjabi tribe of Kshatriyas clan in PunjabThe Sodhis claim descent from an ancestor called Sodhi Rai in 12th century
Trehan or Trihun (Guru Angad Dev) of the Bara-Sarin sub group
Bhalla (Guru Amar Das) of the Bara-Sarin sub group .
These four sections became sanctified by the births of the various Sikh Gurus to them [26]

 ”


Sahib Singh Bedi (1756-1834), Was tenth in direct descent from Guru Nanak, and much revered in Sikh times for his piety as well as for his martial prowess. He was born at Dera Baba Nanak, Gurdaspur district. At the time of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's coronation at Lahore on April 11, 1801, Baba Sahib Singh Bedi placed the tilak or mark of sovereignty on Ranjit Singh's forehead anoiting him Maharaja of Punjab.

One more head of the family Baba Tikka Baba Harbhajan Singh Bedi is based in Chandigarh, India. Tikka Baba Harbhajan Singh Bedi is the 16th Descendent in the bloodline starting from Guru Nanak Dev Ji with two sons Tikka Surjinder Singh Bedi and Kunwar Arvinder Singh Bedi. Arvinder Singh Bedi is blessed with two sons Tikka Nain Noor Singh Bedi and Kunwar Gagandeep Singh Bedi making the 18th current bloodline starting from Guru Nanak Dev Ji.


Bhai Daya Singh- [Sobti Clan] Was the "first" of the Panj Pyare
. Bhai Daya Singh (1661-1708 one of the Panj Pyare or the Five Beloved celebrated in the Sikh tradition was the son of Bhai Suddha a Sobti Khatri of Lahore, The Panj Piare (ਪੰਜ ਪਿਆਰੇ Pañj Pi'ārē, literally the five beloved ones) name given to the five Sikhs Bhai Daya Singh, Bhai Dharam In the historic divan in the Keshgarh Fort at Anandpur on 30 March 1699, Bhai Daya Singh was the first to rise at the Guru's call and offer his head.

Many Hindu Khatri families raised at least one Sikh son after the formation of the Khalsa in 1699. Sikh (English or; ਸਿੱਖ sikkh, IPA) is the title and name given to an adherent of Sikhism. For the village in Azerbaijan see Xəlsə. Khalsa ( Punjabi: pa ਖਾਲਸਾ literally "Pure" refers to the collective This resulted in Khatri clan names being present in both Hindu and Sikh communities worldwide.

See also: Hinduism and Sikh Panth

Jain Khatris

The number of Khatris who are Jain is very small. Hinduism and Sikhism, both religions from India, have had a complex relationship Jainism, traditionally known as Jain Dharma / Shraman Dharma (जैन धर्म is an ancient religion of India. However one of the best known Jain munis in recent times, Acharya Atmaram (also known as Shri Vijayanandsuri [27]) (1841-1900) was a Kapoor Khatri, born at Lahra, Firozepur. Acharya Vijayanand Suri or Atmaram ji was the first Swetambar Murtipujak Jain monk in modern times to receive the title of Acharya. Acharya Vijayanand Suri or Atmaram ji was the first Swetambar Murtipujak Jain monk in modern times to receive the title of Acharya. [28].

Muslim Khatris

The Muslim Khatri (Urdu: کهتری ) are the Khatri converts to Islam. A Muslim (مسلم pronounced Muslim, not Muzlim) is an adherent of the Religion Urdu ( ur '''{{Nastaliq اردو}}''' trans Urdū, historically spelled Ordu) is a Central Indo-Aryan language Urdu is a standardised For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. With the advent of Islam following invasions by Turkic tribes from Afghanistan and the North West Frontier Province from the 11th century onwards, there were conversions of Hindus to the faith from among various Punjabi communities, including Khatris . For other meanings including people named 'Islam' see Islam (disambiguation. The Turkic peoples are Eurasian peoples residing in northern central and western Eurasia who speak languages belonging to the Turkic language family Afghanistan /æfˈgænɪstæn/ officially the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan ( Pashto: د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت, The North-West Frontier Province (NWFP ( Urdu: śimāl maġribī sarhadī sūba) is the smallest of the four main provinces of Pakistan. Generally they retained their tribal, clan or caste affiliations as has been the norm in the region. Similarly, the Khatris who converted to Islam, continue to retain a strong social identity and are known as Punjabi Shaikhs. Sheikh ( Arabic & Urdu: شيخ) is an Arabic word meaning elder of a tribe lord revered old man or Islamic scholar.

Pakistan continues to have a prominent community of Khatris known as Punjabi Shaikhs as well as Khawaja Shaikhs. Sheikh ( Arabic & Urdu: شيخ) is an Arabic word meaning elder of a tribe lord revered old man or Islamic scholar. Khawaja Shaikh (خواجہ شيخ are a community in Punjab, Pakistan. Some Muslim Khatris like the Sahgal family of Pakistan are examples of well-known and successful Muslim Khatris. Amin Sahgal ( Urdu: امين سہگل) was a businessman of Punjab, Pakistan. They are also known as Qanungoh Shaikh , Khoja and Chiniotis . Qanungoh Shaikhs ( قانون گوہ شيخ) are a clan of Muslim Shaikhs in Punjab, and other parts of Pakistan. Ismaili Khojas About six hundred years ago the Persian -born Pir Sadruddin arrived in Sindh. Chinioti ( Urdu: چنیوٹی) are one of the leading industrialists of Pakistan.


Muslim Khatris of Kashmir

“ ' But there are still Khattris in Srinagar known as Bohras and engaged in trade , who are cut off from communion whith Khatris of the Punjab , and there are certain Musalman tribes who trace their origin to Khatri ancestors . [29] ”
“ ' Other Krams are believed to have sprung from Khatri origins , an ancient history mentions that the bearers of these names in Hindu times were military and warlike people . Among these Krams may be mentioned the Magres , Tantres , Dars , Dangars ,Rainas ,Rathor ,Thakurs ,and Naiks [30] ”

Khatri Organizations

The sessions of Akhil Bhartiya Khatri Mahasabha were held in Lucknow in 1916, 1936, 1952 and 1980. Lucknow Khatri Sabha was established in 1927 and publication Khatri Hitashi was started in 1936[31].

Divisions among the Khatris

Khatri gots have often been divided into three major groups; Baraghar, Bawanjahi, and Sarin. [32] These divisions were reported by Emperor Akbar's close adviser Abu'l Fazal in his book Ain-i-Akbari(compiled in 1590 AD). Shaikh Abu al-Fazl ibn Mubarak ( Persian:ابو الفضل also known as Abu'l-Fazl, Abu'l Fadl and Abu'l-Fadl 'Allami ( January 14

There are several subdivisions within the Khatri clans. There are the Dhai Ghar (i. e. 2 1/2 houses -the number 3 being considered unlucky) grouping comprising of Kapur/Kapoor, Mehra/Mehrotra/Malhotra, and Khanna in order of their social status. Kapoor or Kapur and sometimes but rarely Capoor, ( Punjabi: ਕਪੂਰ‌ Hindi: कपूर‌ is the name of a clan of Hindus Kapoor or Kapur and sometimes but rarely Capoor, ( Punjabi: ਕਪੂਰ‌ Hindi: कपूर‌ is the name of a clan of Hindus [33] Along with the Seth clan these four subdivisions form the Char Ghar (4 houses) grouping. This article is about the Biblical Seth For the Egyptian god Seth see Set (mythology; for other meanings see Seth (disambiguation. [34].

With the ((Bhandari)) Chopra, Dhawan, Mahendra, Sahgal, Talwar, Tandon, Vohra and Wadhawan sub castes, all 12 form the barah-jati grouping [35]. Chopra ( Devanāgarī: चोपड़ा IAST: chopṛa is a Punjabi Khatri family name A talwar, talwaar, or tulwar is a type of Sword, equivalent to the European Sabre (or Saber) originating in medieval South Vohra is a Punjabi tribe and a Khatri clan The Vohra are settled in Punjab, Pakistan and Punjab, India. Another group is called Bavanjai (52)[36] . Other regional clan groupings include the Sarin and the Kukhrain.

Regionally Churamani, Nanda, Khullar, Jerath, Chopra and Vig were particularly connected with Ludhiana; Bahl, Kapoor, Mehra, Seth, Beri, Sencher and Dhir with Jagraon; Batte, Sondhi and Karir with Machhiwara and Bahlolpur; Sehgal and Thapar with Raikot; Gulla with Sahowala, Bhopalwala - Gujranwala - Sialkot and Had and Cham with Khanna[37]

Kukhran

Dr. Manmohan Singh with President of the United States George W. Bush
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Kukhran (also spelt Khukhrain/Kukhrain) are a regional subcaste of Khatris [38] of nine clans of Punjab, originally from the town of Bhera in the Jech doab (Jhelum - Chenab interfluve) region of Sargodha district of Pakistani Punjab. Manmohan Singh (ਮਨਮੋਹਨ ਸਿੰਘ (born 26 September 1932 is the 17th The United States of America —commonly referred to as the George Walker Bush ( born July 6 1946 is the forty-third and current President of the United States. See detailed article Khatri Also see Khokhar, another Punjabi community The Kukhrans (or "Khukhra' i' Punjab ( ਪੰਜਾਬ پنجاب, पंजाब پنجاب also Panjab (پنجاب meaning "Land of the Five Rivers") (c Bhera is a town in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located on the Jhelum river in Sargodha District, at Latitude 32 A significant number adopted Sikhism during the 18th and 19th centuries. The nine Kukhran family names are Anand, Bhasin, Chadha, Chandok, Kohli, Sabharwal, Sahni/Sawhney, Sethi and Suri,. See detailed article Khatri Also see Khokhar, another Punjabi community The Kukhrans (or "Khukhra' i' See detailed article Khatri Also see Khokhar, another Punjabi community The Kukhrans (or "Khukhra' i' Sabharwal (ਸਬਰਵਾਲ‌ सभरवाल is a family name predominant among Punjabi Hindus and Sikhs from the Khatri community The Prime Minister of India, Dr. Manmohan Singh is a Kukhran of the Kohli clan. Manmohan Singh (ਮਨਮੋਹਨ ਸਿੰਘ (born 26 September 1932 is the 17th

See Also

Distinguished Khatris

In addition to three Indian prime ministers, many distinguished soldiers, administrators, writers, businessmen and artists have been Khatri. " Forward class " is used in India generally to denote communities and Castes from any religion who do not currently qualify for Government of India Shaikh ( Arabic: شيخ) meaning elder of a tribe lord revered old man or Islamic scholar. Sheikh ( Arabic & Urdu: شيخ) is an Arabic word meaning elder of a tribe lord revered old man or Islamic scholar. Shaikh Siddiqui ( Arabic: شيخ صدیقی) is a word in the Arabic meaning truthful Kashmiri Shaikh ( Urdu: کشمیری شيخ) mainly live in Kashmir regions of Pakistan and India. Khawaja Shaikh (خواجہ شيخ are a community in Punjab, Pakistan. Qanungoh Shaikhs ( قانون گوہ شيخ) are a clan of Muslim Shaikhs in Punjab, and other parts of Pakistan. Sethi is a common surname among Punjabi Hindus and Sikhs now living in India as well as Pakistan. Maharaja Ranjit Singh of the Punjab region in the Indian subcontinent encircled himself with an array of brilliant and brave generals and soldiers The Punjab Chiefs were various ruling families who held positions of authority in Punjab.

Main article: List of distinguished Khatris

References

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  7. ^ The Legends of the Panjab By Sir Richard Carnac Temple, Reprint of the 1884-1900 ed. published by Education Society's Press, Bombay, ISBN 0405101287
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  9. ^ The adventures of the Panjáb hero rájá Rasálu and other folk-tales of the Panjáb By Charles Swynnerton, Published 1884 Original from Oxford University
  10. ^ ibid
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  12. ^ M. A. Sherring, Hindu Castes and Tribes as represented in Banares, 1872.
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  14. ^ Hindu Tribes and Castes By Matthew Atmore Sherring, Published 1872 Trubner and co[1]p 277
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Dictionary

khatri

-noun

  1. The second-highest of the four castes or varnas in traditional Punjabi society
  2. A member of ruling or martial class in Punjabi society, regardless of religion.
  3. Warrior, protector, governing official, judge, administrator, anyone in military or governing hierarchy from king to village chief and from general to foot-soldier.
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