Samra

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Samra (समरा) is a gotra of Jats. This clan was settled at one time in the lower Indus. They are mentioned by Farishta, who says on ancient authority, that the Samras had a kingdom in Sindh and were in fact one of the two main Zamindars (landlords) of Sindh, up to 782. A.H. (1380 A.D.) when many of them embraced Islam [1] The remaining Samras are now followers of Sikhism. [2]

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  1. ↑ Briggs' Edition, Vol. IV, p. 422
  2. ↑ Bhim Singh Dahiya, Jats the Ancient Rulers ( A clan study), 1980, Sterling Publishers New Delhi
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