Khair
- For town named Khair see - Khair Aligarh
Khair (खैर)[1] is a Gotra of Jats[2] [3] found in Pakistan.
Origin
Khair is one of Thirty-Five branches of the Pramaras. [4]
History
Bhim Singh Dahiya [5] Identifies Khair clan with the Indian Kher:
| Sl | West Asian/Iranian | Greek | Chines | Central Asian | Indian | Present name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73. | Khair | Chorsmian | - | - | - | Kher |
According to him[6] Khair/Kher are the Chorasmians of ancient writers, the Khairsao of Avesta. Their king Khera Khan is mentioned in Mricehitika.
Distribution
Notable persons
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References
- ↑ Dr Ompal Singh Tugania: Jat Samuday ke Pramukh Adhar Bindu, p.34, sn-490.
- ↑ Dr Pema Ram:Rajasthan Ke Jaton Ka Itihas, p.298
- ↑ Jat History Dalip Singh Ahlawat/Parishisht-I,s.n.ख-15
- ↑ James Todd, Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, Volume I,: Chapter 7 Catalogue of the Thirty Six Royal Races,pp.111
- ↑ Jats the Ancient Rulers (A clan study)/Appendices/Appendix II, p.323
- ↑ Bhim Singh Dahiya, Jats the Ancient Rulers ( A clan study), p. 283
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