Dheer (caste)
Dhir epically mentioned as Dheer gotra[1]is an Punjabi surname patriarchally emerged as working class found in the Hindu and Sikh traders of Khatri lineage[2][3] However it also classified as endogamous-clan which cheifly found among heritable member of Sunar community[4]
| Languages | |
|---|---|
| Harynavi and every regional dialtect of Punjabi language | |
| Religion | |
| Majoirty of Population Sikhism • Islam Minority belive in Hinduism | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Vohra , including many other members |
Caste identity
In 15th century, Khatris such as Dhir followed by "Kholsa" and "Puri" were eventually settled down near Batala in Gurdaspur dating back to regnant premierships of Akbar[5][6] and maintains stronghold position as prominent financiers or loyal servant (darbari) under lahore darbar[better source needed]
See also
changeReferences
change- ↑ MEHLA, ISHWAR SINGH (2023-06-22). An Anthology On The Ror Caste. Notion Press. ISBN 979-8-88975-967-6.
Khatri Got name (Folk etymology; ancient military name)...Dheer-Brave from Ajudhia & sttled at Kandhar
- ↑ Hanks, Patrick; Lenarčič, Simon; McClure, Peter (2022). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 986. ISBN 978-0-19-024511-5.
Indian (Punjab): Khatri and Sikh habitational name from the village of Dhir in Gurdaspur district Punjab.
- ↑ Grewal, J. S. (1975). In the By-lanes of History: Some Persian Documents from a Punjab Town. Indian Institute of Advanced Study. p. 12.
Ganesh Das regards the Puri, Bhandari, Khosla and Dhir khatris
- ↑ Singh, Kumar Suresh (1992). People of India: Haryana. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 475. ISBN 978-81-7304-091-7.
Sunar are originally endogamous. They are further divided into 52 gots. Some of them are : Gund, Bhole, Kuhal, Vaid, Mai, Ratti, Bhulan, Odhera, Naali, Jangli, Deu, Masoun, Vatash, Kushal, Kashap, Dhir, Turar, Gori, etc.
- ↑ Journal of Regional History. Delhi (India): Department of History, Guru Nanak Dev University. 1982. p. 57.
The Puri, Khosla and Dhir Khatris too were some of the early inhabitants of the town also Bhandari Khatris believe that their ancestors had come to Batala in the reign of Akbar
- ↑ Tripathi, Dwijendra (1984). Business Communities of India: A Historical Perspective. Manohar. p. 209. ISBN 978-0-8364-1276-5.
The Puri, Bhandari, Khosla and Dhir Khatris too were some of the old inhabitants of the town. including Bhandaris believe that their ancestors had come to Batala in the reign of Akbar.