Bhanot

Bhanot ([ɓáːnɔ́ʈ]) is an Hindu surname found in the Punjab and Jammu regions of India.

In the state of Punjab, the surname is a Punjabi Hindu last name, found amongst the Brahmin caste.[1] In the Jammu division of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir however, Bhanot as a last name is found amongst the Chuhra caste of Dalits,[2] and the Dogra-Rajputs as well.[3][4]

Notable persons

Notable people with the surname include:

References

  1. ^ Bhatia, Prem (2002). Reflections Along a Political Journey. Har-Anand Publications. p. 280. ISBN 978-81-241-0871-0. Bhanot, a Brahmin sub-caste elsewhere in northern India in the same categories.
  2. ^ Thapliyal, Uma Prasad (1987). Gazetteer of Rural Delhi. Gazetteer Unit, Delhi Administration. p. 39. Among the choorahs the well known sub-castes are Kandera, Bhanot, Tak, Hathwal, Sangwan, Lakhar Sauda, Jhajhotadhar, Recthlan, Chandal, Kalania, Jagpawar, Sagri Chauhan Beniwal, Pegwal, Dhakotia and Karotia. Dhanuk, Dhobi, Dom, Julaha are also divided in various sub-castes.
  3. ^ Singh, K. S.; Sharma, B. R. (1996). Himachal Pradesh. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 3497. ISBN 978-81-7304-094-8. With the Rajput, They have several clans, namely Ranaut, Ludu, Kaundal, Tanghawai, Bharti, Gunsain, Chandel, Chauhan, Patial, Katoch, Bhanot, etc.
  4. ^ Bingley, A. H.; Cunningham, W. B. (1979). Introduction to the History and Culture of the Dogras. Ajaya. p. 97. 3rd Grade. (saluters) Salaamis:-Bariaha, Narial, Ranaut, Surial, Janjua, Bedlial, Bihal, Pahria, Naru, Bhanot, Bandhiar, Pathial,
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