Lochan
Lochan (लोचन) is a gotra of Jats. [1] [2]
Origin
History
Rajatarangini[3] tells us that the Kashmira King Jayāpira was succeeded by his son Lalitapira by queen Durgi. He reigned for twelve years He took back from Brahmanas the places named Suvarnapārshva, Falapura and Lochanotsa. [IV,p.101]
Rajatarangini[4] tells....Sujji silently marched with his army towards Padmapura, and when he had arrived near the chasm of Udipapura, the Damaras became aware of him. Sujji disregard the Damaras who plundered his infantry, treasures, arms, &c, and with this cavalry crossed the chasm and reached the place where the horses could move.....On that day Ananta's son, Ananda the great, was killed by the Damaras at Lochanoḍḍāraka while on his march. He did many good acts and could undergo hard labor. [VIII (i)]
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