Negi (surname)

Negi
Language(s)Dogri, Kumaoni, Garhwali, Kinnauri

Negi is a title of Pahadi Rajput or Thakur. The Negi title originated from the word nek which means 'righteous'. This title was conferred by kings upon warriors, military commanders and ministers. Individuals holding the Negi title were entrusted with the task of collecting taxes from villages as some of them were zaildars and Lambardars too.[1][2]

Notable warriors (600AD–1800AD)

Birbal Negi with Pahari hukka and sword

Notable people

References

  1. ^ Environmental Health in Garhwal Himalaya. pp. 50–51. ISBN 978-8173871320.
  2. ^ Garhwal Uttar Pradesh District Gazetteers – January 1, 1989. p. 43. ISBN 978-9994667949.
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