Sandhran
Sandhran (सांधराण) Sandharan (संधारण) is Jat Gotra found in Punjab. [1],[2], [3]
Origin
In Mahabharata
Bhim Singh Dahiya[4] writes: The Vayu Purana (47, 44) and the Matsya Purana, (121, 45) mention that:
- सान्ध्रान् स्तुरवारान् लम्पकान् पह्लवान् दरदान् छकान्
- अताञ्जनापदाञ्चक्षु प्लावयन्ती गतोदधिम्
The Chaksu or Oxus river goes to the sea after irrigating the lands of the Sandhrans (Jats) , Tukharas (Takhar Jats), Lampakas (Lamba Jats), Pahlavas (Pehlavi-Iranians) Daradas (of Kashmir) and Chhakans (Chhikara Jats).
History
Bhim Singh Dahiya[5] has identified Greek Sondrae with (i) Sontra Jats of Dera Ghazi Khan (ii) Sandhran Jats.
Bhim Singh Dahiya[6] has listed it at s.n. (47) Sandhran (Rose Vol. III, p. 369).
Distribution
Notable persons
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References
- ↑ Jats the Ancient Rulers (A clan study), Book by Bhim Singh Dahiya, IRS, First Edition 1980, Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd, AB/9 Safdarjang Enclave, New Delhi-110064, p. 334
- ↑ A.C. Rose:'Tribes and Castes', Vol. III, p. 369
- ↑ Jat History Dalip Singh Ahlawat/Parishisht-I, s.n. स-21
- ↑ Jats the Ancient Rulers (A clan study)/The Jats,p.19
- ↑ Jats the Ancient Rulers (A clan study)/Porus and the Mauryas,p.168,s.n.33
- ↑ Jats the Ancient Rulers (A clan study)/Appendices/Appendix III,p.334
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