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Are Khatri and Khatri same?
Khatri is a caste, originally found in South Asia. Apart from India, they are also found in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Afghan Hindus and Sikhs are predominantly of Khatri and Arora origin….
| Khatri | |
|---|---|
| Region | Punjab, Sindh, Delhi, Haryana, Gujarat |
Are Dhingra Khatri?
Dhingra is an Arora Khatri surname.
Who are Jatt in Pakistan?
They are found primarily throughout Sindh, Pakistan and Punjab region of Pakistan. Jats began converting to Islam from the early Middle Ages onward, and constitute a distinct sub-group within the diverse community of Jat people.
What is the origin of the Khatri community?
Khatris is a trading community which has its origin in Punjab and is widely distributed in 132 districts of India including J & K state. Khatris claim to be Rajput and believe that their community name is a corrupt form of Kshatriya. They are largely engaged in mercantile activities.
Abdul Waheed Kakar, another former Pakistan army chief, was descended from a Khatri clan. A common Khatri name is Sethi, which is quite common in India, and also found in Pakistan (Najam Sethi is one of Pakistan’s foremost public intellectuals; Nargis Sethi is a top ranking bureaucrat).
When did the Khatris migrate to J&K?
Khatris migrated to J&K state between 1819 to 1860 AD during Khalsa and Dogra rule. Before 1947 Khatris had a dominated role in the village life. They were scattered in all over Jammu province along with Muzaffarabad, Uri, Karna, Kupwara, Titwal, and Tangdar area of Kashmir.
Do Khatris intermarry in their groups?
Whatever be their origin, the fact is that they resemble Khatris in certain traits. They are also divided into many groups and castes, Uchanda, Nichanda, etc., but in social life, these groups are of no importance. They intermarry in their groups like others. They also intermarry among Khatris.