Khukhrain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaPage 1 of 19 Khukhrain From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search ‹ Whether to make the |reason= mandatory for the {{cleanup}} template is being discussed. See the request for comment to help reach a consensus.› This article may require cleanup to meet Wikipedia's quality standards. (Consider using more specific cleanup instructions.) Please help improve this article if you can. The talk page may contain suggestions. (November 2009) Khukhrain Classification Religions Languages Populated States Khatri Hinduism and Sikhism Doabi, Punjabi Punjab Anand, Bhasin, Chadha, Chandok (Chandhoke, Chandhok, Ghandhok), Subdivisions Chhachi (Chachi, Chhachhi): a sub section of the Kohli clan, Ghai, Kohli, Sabharwal, Sahni, Sethi, Suri. See detailed article Khatri The Khukhrain are an ancient group of eight specific clans of the Khatri caste [1] who originally hailed from the areas of the Salt Range and particularly the town of Bhera in Punjab. This area was the Sind Sagar Doab (Indus-Jhelum interfluve) and the Jech Doab (Jhelum-Chenab interfluve) region of Pakistan that comprised Khushab, Pindi Gheb, Talagang, Chakwal, Pind Dadan Khan, Peshawar and Nowshera. The name "Doab" literally translates to "land of two rivers" ("Do" two, "Ab" river; Punjabi). In former India, Sind Sagar Doab and Jech Doab were the main region where Khukrains were in large number. The language spoken in the region was majorly Doabi. The names of the eight clans are: Anand[disambiguation needed ], Bhasin, Chadha, Kohli, Sabharwal, Sahni, Sethi and Suri. Later three new sub clans originated those were Chandok (Chandhoke, Chandhok), Chhachi (Chachi, Chhachhi): a sub section of the Kohli clan, and Ghai. Contents [hide] • 1 Etymology • 2 Clan details ◦ 2.1 Gotra ◦ 2.2 Meanings of Khukhrain Clans • 3 Rules of Marriage • 4 Rituals and traditional practices among Khukhrain • 5 Mohyals, the Brahmins of Khukhrains • 6 Languages of Khukhrain • 7 Khukhrain and Bhera ◦ 7.1 Khukhrain Mohallas in Bhera http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 1 Khatri to Khukhrain Hierarchy 12 Post Partition of India 1947 13 Khukhrains in other religions ◦ 13. GOTRA represents the name of rishi. “Kashyap gorta utpanah (born)” but for other five clans they use “dhaaran” (accepted).2 Muslim Khukhrain 14 Places in Punjab and Afghanistan 15 Contemporary 16 See also 17 References [edit] Etymology There has been much debate as to the origin of the title “Khukrain”. the gotra.1 Sikh Khukhrain ◦ 13.2 Khukhrain King Porus ◦ 9.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . etc. Some say it is derivative of Khokhar while others say it is due to Khukhri (a dagger) as Khukhrains used to carry such a dagger during turbulent times.1. who was the father of our ancestor. Among eight clans Anands. http://en. when they marry they adopt their husband’s gotra. Because our gurus or purohits have given us our present gotra and our ancestors “adopted” them. While other five clans due to change of purohits (guru) of their times.1. However the issue remains unsettled.In Hindu rituals (prarthana.4 Khukhrain and Ala-ud-din Khilji 10 Khukhrain Punjab Chiefs 11 Hierarchy among Khatris ◦ 11.1. the free encyclopedia Page 2 of 19 • • • • • • • • • • ■ 7. Khukhrain's original gotra is KASHYAP.Khukhrain .3 Sethian Wala Mohalla 8 Last Raja of Bhera 9 History ◦ 9.1 Kohlian Wala Mohalla ■ 7.) they say. Regarding. Kohlis and Bhasins maintained their original Kashyap Gotra.wikipedia.1 Origin ◦ 9. Different castes/clans of different VARNA can be of same gotra as it depends on one’s family choice to select and to surrender for spiritual refinement. started to accept different gotras of their own.Wikipedia. Note: . Thus Chadhas and Swahneys claim their gotra as VIRVANS (vats).2 Sahnian Wala Mohalla ■ 7. SURIs as BHARGAV and SABHARWALs as HANS. SETHIs as PULAST.3 Mahmud of Ghazni and Khukhrains ◦ 9. Gotras are subject to change only under very special circumstances such as stated about girls. [edit] Clan details [edit] Gotra As our surnames and family names represent our ancestors. havan. All human beings and other creatures on earth are son or descendents of SAPTRISHI [seven sages]. by the 1st century AD. The Greeks refer to the Jhelum river as the Hydaspes River where Alexander the Great fought Porus in Battle of the Hydaspes River in 326 BCE (also see sources below). The palace of Sopeithes which the Greek historian Arrian mentions as the place on the Hydaspes is supposed to be at Bhera. Kohli: The word is Kul Hari. the areas between the rivers Jhelum and Chenab and its extent varied from time to time.Wikipedia. Suri : The word is used in both Vedic and Classical Sanskrit. situated in the Jech Doab region (Jhelum-Chenab interfluve) of Punjab. Its location was in what is now middle Punjab. one of the Janapadas (kingdoms). The word is used for `Sun' or 'Brightness of Sun'. Purushotthama was 7 feet 6 inches tall according to Arrian.Khukhrain . Purushotthama (c. It is widely believed among Khukhrains that their continuance and survival up till the present day is owing to their preserving by the Kohli clan. It is also used in Vedic Sanskrit instead of "Shourya" and "Shoor Vir" (the most courageous). based on the name of one of the goddess of North India (Kul Devi) and Lord Vishnu (Hari). which means Feel of Heaven. which now lies in the Sargodha District of Pakistan. the free encyclopedia Page 3 of 19 Got Anand Bhasin Chadha Kohli Sahni Vansh Gotra Purohit Bijra Bijra Vasudev Kuldevta Durga Mata Durga Mata Bhadarkali Satyavati Bhadarkali Suryavansh Kashyap Suryavansh Kashyap Suryavansh Virbhans or Vats Suryavansh Bharadwaj (Kashyap) Dutt Suryavansh Virbhans or Vats Vasudev Sabharwal Suryavansh Hanslas Suri Suryavansh Bhargav Sethi Suryavansh Palsth(Pulast) [2] Madankhamb Baba Medar Panda Bhagwati (Durga Mata) Soodan Vaishnoo Devi The main place of their ancestral geographic location was the town of Bhera. The history of the Khukhrain is inextricably intertwined with the ancient town of Bhera Bhera is also the historical town to which Porus or Purushotthama of the Puru tribe belonged. In some places it has been used for "Sun". http://en. In Classical Sanskrit sometimes used in place of "Guru" or "Lord of Planets" that is. [edit] Meanings of Khukhrain Clans [3] Anand: The word derived from Sanskrit word Paramanand also known as Anand (Joy).325 BC) was the king of Kekaya the land of the Puru tribe. the one who preserves "the Preserver". Sahni: This word derived from Sainani and means the "chief commander" or "companion". The word Hari came into existence in holy book Mahabharat in which it means "one who takes away". Bhasin: Derived from the Sanskrit word huseen" means Power of Speech (bhu [tongue/speech] + seen [power]).org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 .wikipedia. Sun. The word Purushotthama means "Supreme Being". Chhachi (Chachi. He re-founded the section and it still performs the Mundans at Eminabad and worships the ak.Wikipedia. Even Baharaan Khatri started marrying among the Bahujayee. • The Kohlis. each Khukhrain consider every person born in their clan as their brother or sister and never get marry with their siblings. worship the kite at the Bhaddan rite. the first of a solar month. Being the descendant of the same ancestor. Chamunde means one who kills or punishes the evils. They eschew the use of dry cotton plants as fuel because a snake once got mixed up with them and was burnt to ashes. Later. Baharaan and Bahujayee Khatri were exogamous within there respective group and clan. [edit] Rules of Marriage Khukhrain are exogamous within the same clan but endogamous with respect to their group. and Khukhrain with Dhaiye. the free encyclopedia Page 4 of 19 Chadha: The word is derived from the name of Chamunda. [edit] Rituals and traditional practices among Khukhrain [4] • The Anands give no alms on a Sankrant. a village in Jullundur.D. Pakistan. Chhachhi): A sub section of the Kohli clan who settled in Chhachh in Attock District (then Camelpur/Campbellpur) of Punjab. This means that Khukhrains use to marry within Khukhrain but cannot marry within the same clan. Sabharwal: Derived from the Sanskrit word "Shubh Var" which means "the lucky one". But the reason for their emergence is still unknown as the History of Khukhrain and Other Khatris vanished due to the Partition. save one who hid under an ak bush. http://en. Thus. More over. Khukhrain and Dhaiye Khatri used to marry among each other but preference was given to be married within their respective groups. Chandhok and Gandhoke clans were derived very recently before 1940 A.Khukhrain .org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . Their women tabu ghi for the hair. A person from "Kohli clan" can not marry in the Kohli clan but can only marry within the other clans of the Khukhrain biraadri. Bahujayee Khatri started marrying among Arora Community as many of them were living in the Multan region. they consider themselves as sibling. They worship it once a year. Chandhok: This clan was derived from Chadha clan and has similar meaning. or mentioned by them. They use to marry within their group as well as within their clan. Ghai: Origin of this clan is still unknown but more or less related to Suri clan. Dhaiye.wikipedia. Sethi: Derived from the Sanskrit word "Sresthi" which means Shreshth (the best among all). • The Chadhas hold the ak sacred. who was the slayer of evil lord Chanda & Munda. Dhaiye started marring among Baharaan. because they say their forefathers once fought with Babar near Eminabad and all fell. whose original home was at Jamsher. In Earlier days. They worship the ak which must not be touched by the women of the section. The Khukhrain again avoid only the got of the father and mother because they have so few sections to marry into. [edit] Khukhrain and Bhera http://en. Haryana. As an example most of people of these regions (like Lahore. Punjabi language still has the influence of both Classical and Vedic Sanskrit not only in the language but also in their surnames/clans. Jhangi consider themselves as Punjabi and even speak the same language. but all of them are siblings of each other. The Mohyal of whom the Datt/Dutt are a sub clan were also purohits of the Khukhrain in earlier times however “ The Mohyals having ceased to be Brahmins at all. Bhera.[5] ” [edit] Languages of Khukhrain India has different languages. Tradition and Rituals. Shikhya in place of Shiksha and many more. The language spoken in the region was majorly Doabi. Peshawar and Nowshera. western region of Uttar Pradesh share a very close and common platform of Language.Wikipedia. Doabi is the main dialect of the Doab (mainly Jech Doab) of Pakistan. no longer minister to the Khukhrain-Khatris and so a special group of Khukhrain-Brahmins has had to be formed. which now lies in the Sargodha District of Pakistan. etc) will use word Khatri instead of Kshatriya. the free encyclopedia Page 5 of 19 • The Sabharwals perform the Bhaddan ceremony at their houses after 13 days of the birth of a child. The north-western part of India (Punjab. Chakwal. in the modern world people not only Punjabi but Multani. Talagang.Khukhrain . Pind Dadan Khan. Their mother tongue is Punjabi. is vocalised by two main dialects of Doabi and Potwari. Culture.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . In former India Sind Sagar Doab and Jech Doab were the main region where Khukrains were in large number.wikipedia. Bharatpur. Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh) and even the Gujarat. Pindi Gheb. Barsana. Camelpur (Campbellpur). Most of the Khukrains who moved perforce to India following the Partition of India in 1947 descended from the Doab region of Pakistan that comprised Khushab. [edit] Mohyals. Today. the Brahmins of Khukhrains The Mohyal Brahmins were associated to the Khukhrains and have a long history of not following the priesthood occupation that was usually associated with Brahmins in the past. in their new Indian residence of Punjab. Sindhi. what they call the Punjabi Language. Amritsar. situated in the Jech Doab region (Jhelum-Chenab interfluves) of Punjab. In India the special dialect of Doabi that was originally spoken by the Khukrains who migrated from Western Punjab (now Pakistan) is fast being replaced by the local Eastern Punjabi language. Jammu & Kashmir. Bhera declined in importance due to the gradual shifting of the course of the Jhelum River.Khukhrain .wikipedia. treacherously put the Raja to death. and seized Bhera. Bhera was an important trading outpost on the road to Kabul. Raja Salamat Rai. New Delhi The Imperial Gazetteer of India records the History of Bhera - “ In 1519 Babur held it to ransom. and Fateh Singh. by the death of Nawab Ahmdyar Khan. But Abbas Khan was himself thrown into prison as a revenue defaulter and. and had a taksal or (mint) during the rule of Ranjit Singh. and in 1540 Sher Shah Suri founded a new town. while Khushab was managed by Nawab Ahmdyar Khan. and the south eastern tract along the Chenab formed part of the territories under the charge of Maharaja Kaura Mal. became the head quarters of the sub division of the Subah of Lahore.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . [edit] Khukhrain Mohallas in Bhera http://en. which later under Akhbar. the free encyclopedia Page 6 of 19 Inscription on the lead plaque by the Khukhrain community at the Bhera Enclave. administered Bhera and the surrounding country. a Khatri of the Anand Tribe. due to which the town lost the advantage of being located on a river bank. governor of Multan [6] ” “ About the same time. Khushab also passed into the hands of Raja Salamat Rai. nephew of Salamat Rai then recovered his uncles dominions. Shortly afterwards Abbas Khan a Khattak who held Pind Daddan Khan.[7] ” In the recent past centuries. In the reign of Muhammad Shah.Wikipedia. Mohallah Ansarian wala. Mohallah Tarkhanan wala.g.wikipedia. Gandhian da mohallah. the free encyclopedia Page 7 of 19 Old Hindu Mohallas in Bhera Most of Bhera’s mohallas (neighborhoods) are historically named after Hindu castes.. It was a magnanimous gesture in view of the fact that hardly any Hindus had stayed back in Bhera after the partition. The Punjabi names of Muslim mohallahs got a Persian touch after the partition. KohliaN Wala Mohalla in Bhera.. Pakistan [edit] Kohlian Wala Mohalla Kohlian Wala Mohalla was once Bhera's largest neighborhood. Sethian da mohalla. Muslim surnames.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . Loharan di Mori. Pirachian da mohallah. Thathairan da mohallah.g. Sahnian da mohalla. Pirachian da mohalla became Mohallah Pirachgahn. However. Kohlian da Mohalla.Wikipedia. These mohallahs are pictorially presented in their own individual folders or in group folders. e. Khawjian da mohallah. inner-town neighborhoods. the names of almost all Hindu mohallahs were left unchanged and allowed to retain their caste names. etc). having hundreds of houses and mansions (Maarris) many of which are now reduced with time as poor remains of their grand http://en.Khukhrain . or various trades (e. The eleven folders (buttons) on Bhera’s mohallahs seek to provide the names and locations of Bhera’s old. and Khowgian da mohalla turned into Mohalla Khowigahn. Professor Birbal Sahni. Frashan. Kassaban and Thatian wala.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 .Khukhrain . and the parents of the well-known actor. Among the other luminaries from this mohalla were Justice Ram Lal Sahni of the undivided Punjab's High Court in Lahore. This South Central Mohallas grouping of Mohallas includes Kohlian Wala Mohallah. Vadda SethiaN Wala Mohalla. The houses in the main mohalla were famous for their carved doors. Khukrains like other Khatri castes were traditionally and historically a warrior community (although they are now well represented in many fields other than the army) and hence they bore the brunt of invasions from the various central Asian tribes now converted to Islam who came from the northwest during the 12th-16th centuries. imarat azim thi). a renowned Hindi writer who also used to write short stories in Urdu until about 1950. (See also Shahi and Jayapala). [edit] Sethian Wala Mohalla Bhera has two Sethian de Mohallas: Vadda Sethia da Mohalla that starts from Jethu di Khuee and the other. a renowned Palaeobotanist (Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeobotany in Lucknow . Alipurian. Chhota Sethian da Mohalla. Choorian Wala Mohallah. Dewan Chaman Lal Sahni served as a member of the Central Legislative Assembly of India in Delhi. http://en. sciences. that takes off near Kacheri Bazaar and terminates near Circular Road close to the pre-partition-era Ram Leela Grounds. and business. Peeran Wala. arts. but many of them were also known for their achievements in politics. [edit] Last Raja of Bhera The last chief or Raja of Bhera was a Sethi Khukran. and his brother Professor Bhisham Sahni. Mohallah Hidayat Shah. Balraj Sahni. Mohallah Sadat and other mohallahs of Lalu wala.[8] The Diwan Family originally came from Peshawar.Wikipedia. Diwan Bahadur Jawahir Mal. The Hindu populations in Afghanistan and Northwest India continued to recede after the 11th century even as predominant areas of Afghanistan were still under non Muslim rule till the 10th CE. the free encyclopedia Page 8 of 19 originals (khandar bataa rahe hain.wikipedia. Pakistan [edit] Sahnian Wala Mohalla Sahnian da Mohalla is an old mohalla whose residents of the pre-partition period were mostly owners of agricultural lands. Bhera.a national laboratory is named in recognition of his pioneer work). and tradition ascribes the abolition of the Jizya in Peshawar to his influence. Other names represent the sub groups through inheritance. Porus was 7 feet 6 inches tall according to Arian (see picture).wikipedia. Chhachi and Gandhoke Note: . Sabarwal.Anand. Ghai. property. women and to aid each other in times of need. Chadha. Chandhok. Present day clans:. During the 16th century many of them adapted Sikhism to fight against Islamic (Mughal) invasion. Sabharwal. Sahni (Sahaney/Sawhney).Names in bold letters represent Khukhrain Lineage. the brotherhood flourished with aims to defend the Hindu faith. the free encyclopedia Page 9 of 19 [edit] History [edit] Origin Amongst the eight clans of Anand.[9] These were the Hindu people and spoke Punjabi Language. http://en. Sahni. Sethi. Suri. Kohli. Bhasin and Sethi. Suri. [edit] Khukhrain King Porus A painting by Charles Le Brun depicting Alexander and Porus (Puru) during the Battle of the Hydaspes The Sabharwal last name has many references during the time of King Porus who was a Sabharwal Khukhrain.Khukhrain . Bhasin. Chadha.Wikipedia.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . Kohli. Pind Dadan Khan. which certainly shook the religious sentiments of the Hindus. the free encyclopedia Page 10 of 19 Porus (left) and Alexander In 326 BC.[16] Finally when Bhera was sacked by Ghazni. Pindi Gheb. it is believed that Khukhrain originated from Porus. which Mohammad plundered from the famous Shiva temple of Somnath.[14] Dr Ishwari Prasad also writes that the last invasion of Mohammad was against Bhadravati (Bhera) the capital of the Khukhrains."[10] According to some Pakistani anthologist. You have brought only one son into the world.wikipedia. ‘I am involved in the land of leonine (lion-like) and brave people called 'Khukhrain’. at the Battle of Bhera in 1004-5 which was a powerful stronghold of the Khukhrain. a certain tribe called Khukhrain attacked him and snatched away a large part of the booty from his army. wrote in a letter to his mother and said. Khukhrain King Biji Rai instead of submitting.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 .[15] While returning from Somnath with a huge booty. committed suicide by ending his life with his own dagger. Peshawar and Nowshera[11] were a powerful tribe during the attacks of Ghazni and never submitted to the foreigners but always resisted them whenever the opportunity came to their hands. at the left bank of river Jhelum near Southern Salt Range. but every one in this land can be called an Alexander.Khukhrain . Talagang. whose forces were then fighting against the army of King Porus.Wikipedia. where every foot of the ground is like a wall of steel. [edit] Mahmud of Ghazni and Khukhrains The Khukhrains spread over Khushab.[12] The clash of the Khukhrains with Mahmud of Ghazni [13] took place in his third invasion after the defeat of Jayapala.[17] Jaipals son Anandpal received support of the Khukhrains against Mahmud Ghazni in 1008-9 at Wahind [18] [edit] Khukhrain and Ala-ud-din Khilji http://en. confronting my soldiers. Chakwal. Alexander the Great. rank wealth or local influence [21][22] ” District Gujranwala District Jhelum District Gujranwala District Shahpur District Rawalpindi District Name of the Chief Clan/Caste/Tribe/Family Other genealogical information Sardar Mehr Singh Chhachi Kohli Khukhrain Khatri Hira Singh of Chotala Suri Khukhrain Khatri Ganga Bishan of Eminabad Chadha Khukhrain Khatri Diwan Bahadur Diwan Jawahir Mal of Bhera Sethi Khukhrain Khatri Sardar Gurdit Singh Chhachi Sahni Khukhrain Khatri [edit] Hierarchy among Khatris Among Punjabis. as they were formed as the bravest amongst the braves. Khatris are divided into several sub castes. records- “ It is said to be that Ala-ud-din Khilji attempted to impose widow-marriage upon the Khatris.[20] ” [edit] Khukhrain Punjab Chiefs The Punjab Chiefs were various ruling families who held positions of authority in Punjab. The Khukhrain section is said to consist of the descendents of certain Khatris who joined the Khokhars in rebellion (against Ala-ud-din Khilji).Khukhrain . The intention of the work was to give a picture of the Punjab aristocracy as it existed at the time. commissioned the histories of the Punjab Chiefs and notable families to be written and compiled."[19] ” Other scholarly references such as in the publications of the Britannica also point to the close relation between Khukhrain and Khokhar. only the histories of those men have been written who possess. the free encyclopedia Page 11 of 19 The book 'A glossary of the tribes and castes of the Punjab and North-West provinces of India'. About the Khukhrain mention is made stating “ the Khukhrain sub group of the 8 clans. Sir Robert Montgomery. claim descent from a son of Manu and several clan names are traced to military. “ but as a general rule. and with whom the other Khatri families were afraid to intermarry. there are several distinct communities. The western Khatris resolved to resist the innovation.Wikipedia. among all the communities the Khatris reside at the top.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . at the present time. It was first published in 1909. Lieutenant-Governor of the Punjab in the 1860s during British Rule. The 1891 Punjab census listed 3086 http://en.wikipedia. Dhaihye and Baharaan). Khukhrain Khatri (Eight Clan or Got) 2. One possible reason for the discrepancy could be the different treatment of the Arora sub castes in the two censuses. They consider themselves Kshatriya but separate from the Khatri community. were out caste from their original higher castes. Bahunjayee Khatri (Fifty Two Clan or Got) 4. Later three more clans were derived from above Chandhok and Ghai. Kakkar/Kakar and Seth extend along as Char Ghar Khatri Bahraan Ghar (Bari) Khatri:. Gandhoke. Earlier only Khukhrains and Dhaih-ye Khatris were present and were known as Anands (Suryavanshi) and Purus (Chandravanshis). Sahgal.[3] There are four sub categories:1. This category consists of many clans/castes. In Sanskrit.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . More over. Talwar.They are born in many castes. Arora community is separate from Khatris. Bahu means Many and Jayee means Birth. Chopra. They consists both the suryavanshi and chandravanshi. Kapoor/Kapur/Kupur. Khukhrain Khatri:. Wahi. Bahujayee means "many birth" as . Vohra/Bohra. While Aroras consider themselves to be Khatris. Dhawan/Dhaun. Bhasin. Nair and Naik. Wadhaun/Wadhwa. and Soni Bahunjayee Khatri:. This category consist of several clans Tandon/Tandan/Tondon. ‘‘‘Naagvanshi’’’:. Suri.Bara Sarin and Chota Sarin (comprise of 300 clans) Alphbatical Order http://en. Kohli. In ancient times. Chadha. Khatris consider them to be lower in the caste hierarchy. rather they were known as the Kshatriya. Khanna.its clans are Nayyar.They are the Suryavanshi but does not consist descendants of Khukhrain. later two more sub categories were derived. Sethi and Sabharwal.Wikipedia. Sahni. Other than these.It consisted of eight clans Anand.Khukhrain .It consists of clans Malhotra/Mehra/Mehrotra. Dhai Ghar (Bari) Khatri (number three being inauspicious):. Sarin Khatri (Three Hundred Clan or Got) All the above four words were derived from Sanskrit and later spelt in Punjabi. They are Chandravanshi and direct descendants of King Krishan. Even the 1911 number seems too large and shows the unreliability of Census figures in these matters. These clans are also present in southern part of India and adapted different culture there. Vij. Khatri consist of Naagvanshi. in different words this is the group of different sub-castes of Khatris (that is. Khukhrains. Bari Khatri (Twelve Clan or Got) 3. Maindharu/Mahindru. but they always forcefully say that they are Khatri. during the reign of Maurya Dynasty they concentrated in the Potwar Plateau of Punjab. who on the account of their indiscipline at any time. the name Khatri was not in existence. Sarin:.wikipedia. the free encyclopedia Page 12 of 19 sub castes of Khatris and the 1911 census listed 1559. Sahgal/Seghal/Saigal. Malik. Mongia. Seth BAHARAAN GARHI: Vohra/Wohra. Mankhand. Wadhaun/Wadhwa. Suri DHAI GARHI (Extended Char Ghari): Malhotra/Mehra/Mehrotra. Chopra and Wahi. Vij. Sikand. Parwanda. In modern India. Sekri/Sekhri. Ohri. Sabharwal and Chadha. Jethi. Bindra.wikipedia. Chopra. Khanna. Tandon/Tandan/Tondon. a Kohli could not marry another Kohli but could only marry within the eight sub castes included in the Khukhrain biraadri. Khukhrains are very proud of their biraadri. Soni. Katyal. Pahwar. Bhasin. Vadehra. Marwah. Handa. Gandhoke. these taboos have further broken down and Khatris now frequently marry Non-Khatris and even Non. Khosla. Below them were Baharaan-gharais (twelve houses) including such castes as Gujral. Gujral. Batta. On the top of the Bari Khatris pyramid sat Dhai -gharais (two and a half houses. but one still frequently finds matrimonial advertisements specifying ones Khukhrain or Khatri affiliation. Makan/Markan/Makin/Mawkin/Maken. too. Ghai. Bhambri. the free encyclopedia Page 13 of 19 KHUKHRAIN: Anand. Badhwar/Budhwar. Wahi. Kohli. [edit] Khukhrains in other religions [edit] Sikh Khukhrain http://en. Bahl. Dhir. Nikhanj. Dhupar.Kapoor. Chandhok. Anand. Maindharu/Mahindru. Naik. Thapar. In other words. Bassi.Punjabis. Awal. Tuli. Malhotra and Khanna. Duggal. Chhachi. Jaggi.Wikipedia. Kiri. Vinayak. Jagga. Saggar/Sagar. Mahana/Mahna. Madhok. Beri. Kochar. These rules got relaxed over time with gradual broad banding to make all Khatris endogamous and then extending the circle of eligible matrimony to include Aroras as well. Sawhney/Sahni. Nehra. Distinct from these "ghars" were the "Khukhrain biraadri" consisting of eight sub castes . Sabharwal. Some claim that Porus was a Khukhrain. Lamba. Khukrains are now settled not only in large concentrations in Delhi. Thamman. Sahi/Shahi. Kapoor/Kapur/Kupur. Bhandari. Bhalla. Puri. The reference to two and a half is because of the Khatri superstition of the number three. Khukhrains moved perforce to India following the Partition of India in 1947. Sablok. Gulla. Monga. Sethi. Punjab and Haryana but also spread the world over. Roshan. Kakkar/Kakar.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . Chadha. Talwar. Thakkar/Thukkar. Passi. Sethi. Further lower in the order were Bawinja-gharais (fifty-two houses). Bagga. Bhasin. Khullar. Sarna. Marwaha.Khukhrain . Vasudeva. Soni NAAGVANSHI: Nair. Wadhera ‘‘‘SARIN’’’: Bara Sarin and Chota Sarin (comprise of 300 clans) [edit] Khatri to Khukhrain Hierarchy Within Khatris. Maini. Oberoi/Uberoi. Suri. Dhawan/Dhaun. These sub castes were exogamous within the same sub caste but endogamous with respect to the same group. Their mother tongue is Punjabi. Sibal. Rai.Kohli. Gandotra. Nayyar/Nayer BAHUNJAYEE: Adlakha. [edit] Post Partition of India 1947 Most of the Hindu or Sikh.three being an inauspicious number). Tandon. consisting of three sub castes . Sahni. Pardal. there was a distinct hierarchy. Sikka. Uppal. Afghanistan • Khokharan in Afghanistan. 7. 14. 10. The Pakistani Journalist Najam Sethi is one such example. Khokharain Wala. [edit] Muslim Khukhrain Most Khukhrains are Hindu or Sikh. Pakistan. Punjab. Rahim Yaar Khan. Pakistan Bhagwala Khokharan (Gujar Khan) Jhangh Khokharan (Gujar Khan) Kathala Khokhran. Gujarat District Mohalla Khukhrain. Pakistan Basti Khokharain.Khukhrain . now called Kadyana [24] ” Pakistan Kohlian da Mohallah (Mohallah Kolianwala). the free encyclopedia Page 14 of 19 Among the Khatri castes. Some scholars such as Muhammad Ikrām Chutai believe that a number of Khukhrain were converted to Islam by the Sufi Baba Farid [23] [edit] Places in Punjab and Afghanistan Various contemporary and historical places in the Punjab and Afghanistan corresponding to traditional areas associated with Khukhrain or Khokhar bear the name or variants of Khokharain or Kokrana. Khukhrains of all these faiths collectively form one community. Punjab. continue to follow dual religious traditions of both Sikh as well as Arya Samaj. The Kabits of the bards record a Raja named Kokra of Garh Kokarana. Eight or ten miles west of Qandhar lies the village of Khokharan. 2. Bhera. Pakistan Thatta Khokhran. Pakistan Pipli Khokhran. 3. 12. Some are Muslim. Punjab. This is evident from the large number of Khukhrain surnames among Khatri Sikhs. Pakistan Sethian da Mohallah (Mohallah Sethianwala). “ 1. Pakistan Khokhar Agar Khan.Wikipedia. 16. the Khukhrain were one of the foremost followers of the Sikh Gurus and traditionally brought up one son as a Keshdhari Sikh[citation needed]. Dipalpur. Pakistan Mari Khokharain. The dual religious Hindu and Sikh identity and Khukhrain biraadri identity comfortably coexists. Intermarriage between Khatri as well as Khukrain Sikhs and Hindus are common. A predominant section of the Hindu Khukrains. Sahiwal. 11. 4. outside Dehli Gate Multan Khokharain. Pakistan http://en. Khanpur. Dist. SIALKOT Punjab. also known as Shampur Khokharan Pindi Khokharain. In Pakistan. This has been in spite of the religo-political competitive zeal of both the Arya Samaj and Tat Khalsa effort at creating purified identities. Pakistan Dhok Khokhran. 5.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . 6. 8. 15. 13. there continues to be a large number of Muslim Khukhrains living in the eastern Punjab area. Bahawalnager Qalandar Pufr. Pakistan Sahnian da Mohallah (Mohallah Sahnianwala). Bhera. 9. Jhelum.wikipedia. Bhera. Mainwali. Punjab Kotli Khokhran (Gujrat) [25] Shampur Khokharan (Gujrat) Khokhrain in Hoshiarpur Punjab India Khokharain in Kapurthala Punjab India Rindheer Khokharain. Dinanagar. • • • • • • • • • • • • • Yogesh Kumar Sabharwal. and in the field of sciences as well as in the Judiciary and law. Ex. one of the most famous Bollywood actors of all time. 4. former Chief Justice of India Ruchi Ram Sahni. Narinder Kohli. politics. English writer.Katha. 2.Governor of Sikkim & Goa. Hindi writer famous for "Abhigyan" and "Krish. Stage and film actor. brother of Bhisham Sahni Gurinder Chadha. 3. UK-based film-maker whose oeuvre includes "Bend it like Beckham" and "Bride and Prejudice" Dayaram Sahni. Ex-CEC of Delhi. Sohan Lal Suri (Maharaja Ranjit Singhs Court Historian). 5. Ex-Mayor of Delhi." Bhisham Sahni. former Chief Justice of India Dr. Rhang khokhran (Sialkot) India 1. General of the Maharaja Ranjit Singh's army[26] Kedar Nath Sahani. Balraj Sahni.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . Kohlian. Famous Khukhrain personalities include: Dr. Bush • Dr Manmohan Singh (Kohli clan) -Prime Minister of India. Manmohan Singh with Former President of the United States George W.Wikipedia.Gurdaspur.Khukhrain . Miss India World 2006 Mulk Raj Anand." Brother of Balraj Sahni. arts. • Admiral S. pioneer of science popularisation in Punjab Natasha Suri.N Kohli. 6. ex Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy • Dewam Ram Dayal Kohli.wikipedia. Hindi movie writer and recipient of the Sahitya Academy Award and the Padmashri. Khukhrains in India and Pakistan have excelled in almost all spheres including business. Justice A. ASI's first Indian Director-General who discovered Harappa Dhanchand Kohli: Historical architect who rebuilt the eight Gates of the city of Bhera. 'Umdat ut-Twarikh http://en. military.S. Gujrat [edit] Contemporary Khukhrains Hindu or Sikhs are by and large an urbanised highly educated and economically well off community. His works include "Amritsar Aa Gaya" and "Tamas. Anand. most famous for the novels "Untouchable" and "Coolie") Dev Anand. the free encyclopedia Page 15 of 19 17. Bollywood Actor • Chetan Anand. editor of the Friday Times. Hindu Castes and Tribes as represented in Banares. vol II Page 123 http://en. ^ M. in English billiards. ^ a b The Punjab Past and Present By Punjabi University Dept. Rose • Ref 2 from Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North West Frontier Province by H. Lahore. "Biloo" Sethi. auto racer • Madan Mohan (director): one of the most respected Hindi film composers belonged to Kohli clan. compiled by H A Rose Page 509 Vol 11 3. ^ A glossary of the tribes and castes of the Punjab and North-West provinces. Rose • Caste • Forward Caste • Hinduism in Punjab • Khatri • Jat • Rajput [edit] References 1. ^ A glossary of the tribes and castes of the Punjab and North-West provinces.Golfer • Najam Sethi. 2. Indian-American mathematician and writer • Birbal Sahni. Producer and Director • Parmeet Sethi. • Manil Suri (b. • Hardeep Singh Kohli is a writer. Bollywood Actor • P. compiled by H A Rose. 1872. Actor • Rosy Suri.Indian actor • Parikshit Sahni.A.org/wiki/Khukhrain 22-03-2012 . full name Madan mohan Kohli. Indian Actress • Mohit Suri. G. vol II 5. • Karun Chandhok. compiled by H A Rose.2002) of the Rajya Sabha (the Upper House of India's Parliament). 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