Dawana

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Dawana (दवाना)[1] Davana (दवाना)[2] is gotra of Jats in Rajasthan and Pakistan.

Origin

It is said to be originated from Darvi (दर्वी) of Nagavansh. [3]

Distribution in Pakistan

The Dawana are a major clan of the Rajput tribe. They are originally from Ludhiana and migrated to Punjab in 1012. After a number of wars they shifted to Jhang and surrounding areas.

According to 1911 census Multan District had a population of Dawana Muslim Jat clan: 1,210.[4]

Distribution in Rajastan

Dawana named towns are in Rewadi tahsil in Haryana and Sarada tahsil in in Udaipur District in Rajasthan.


References

  1. Jat History Dalip Singh Ahlawat/Parishisht-I, s.n. द-89
  2. O.S.Tugania:Jat Samuday ke Pramukh Adhar Bindu,p.44,s.n. 1220
  3. Mahendra Singh Arya et al: Adhunik Jat Itihas, p.257
  4. Census Of India 1911 Volume Xiv Punjab Part 2 by Pandit Narikishan Kaul

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