Anda
Anda (अंदा/अण्दा) is gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan. It is branch of Chotiya gotra of Jats. Andaki clan is found in Afghanistan.[1]
Origin of name
- Local tradition tells ...Anda Ram Chotiya was a person who left the Chotiya gotra. So after he left chotiya gotra his family is known by Anda family.
- Anda may get name from person mentioned as Andēzo in Surkh Kotal Inscription of Kanishka.
History
Surkh Kotal Inscription of Kanishka mentions ..." This stronghold is the 'Kaneṣko' Oanindo sanctuary which the lord king made the namebearer of Kaneṣko. At that time when the stronghold was first completed, then its inner water to drink was missing, therefore the stronghold was without water. And when the water-flow disappeared from the canal, then the gods wished themselves away from the abode. Then they were led to Lrafo, [namely] to Andēzo. Afterwards the stronghold became abandoned.
Villages founded Anda by clan
Devipura (देवीपुरा) village in Ratangarh tahsil of Churu district in Rajasthan was founded by Teja Ram Anda.
Distribution in Rajasthan
Villages in Churu district
Villages in Barmer district
Sheo,
Villages in Nagaur district
Shiv,
Notable persons
- Major Ishwar Ram Anda, village:- Devipura, Ratangarh tahsil of Churu district in Rajasthan.
- Lala Ram Anda - Sarpanch Sheo, Barmer
References
- ↑ An Inquiry Into the Ethnography of Afghanistan By H. W. Bellew, The Oriental University Institute, Woking, 1891, p.119
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