Kushwah
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Kushwah (कुशवाह) is a Gotra of Jats.[1][2] Kushwaha (कुशवाहा)[3][4] They are mainly found in Punjab. James Tod places it in the list of Thirty Six Royal Races.[5]
Origin
They are believed to be descendants of Rama's son Kusha (कुश). [6]
History
They became popular from Kharavela's inscriptions, who got victory in vikram second century at Sidhmukh (Ratangarh). (See - Hathigumpha inscription). [7]
Distribution in Uttar Pradesh
Villages in Agra district
Notable persons
External links
References
- ↑ Dr Pema Ram:Rajasthan Ke Jaton Ka Itihas, p.296
- ↑ Jat History Dalip Singh Ahlawat/Parishisht-I, s.n.क-15
- ↑ Dr Ompal Singh Tugania: Jat Samuday ke Pramukh Adhar Bindu, p.29,sn-172.
- ↑ Dr Ompal Singh Tugania: Jat Samuday ke Pramukh Adhar Bindu, p.31,sn-329.
- ↑ James Todd, Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, Volume I,: Chapter 7 Catalogue of the Thirty Six Royal Races, pp. 106-107
- ↑ Mahendra Singh Arya et al.: Ādhunik Jat Itihas, p. 230
- ↑ Mahendra Singh Arya et al.: Ādhunik Jat Itihas, p. 230
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