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T D Dogra (Jhangotra) says about the surname Raina There is big problem with Kashmiri Saraswat Brahmins they have alienated from rest of the Saraswat community and think as if they have originated in the valley itself and are a different breed or different species of Saraswat or it is a special community which came from central Asia or direct from heavens. It has made them a laughing stock among the Saraswat community.The history of Saraswati river and its existence has now been proved beyond doubt and migration of Saraswat brahmins to valley is well documented.And subsequent re-migration to Punjab, Jammu and Himachal is also well established. As far Raina are concerned they have their origin from NAGARKOT which is beyond any doubt. Raina exist in Jammu, Himachal and adjoining Punjab from the times of TRIGARTA . There are twon groups one which has gone to valley and come back and other which has never migrated to valley. There are plenty such Raina Saraswat Brahmins in Jammu and Himachal.No Kashmiri Saraswat is different species the DNA study is available which well establishes that all saraswat are of common origin and migration is below upwards meaning Jammu to Kashmir in ancient times.
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Inayat Abbas Malla says about the surname malla kashmiri Muslim mallas are related to akhoons
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Ashish Dhar says about the surname Bangroo Who are bangroo's ?? I mean are they gor???
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Ahsan Dar says about the surname Dhar Watch this page User:Dar tribe Dar((Urdu: ڈار , Kashmri: डार )) famous tribe of Kashmir.People belonging to Dar tribe are found in various regions including Kashmir ,Punjab and in other regions of India and Pakistan .Dar is famous martial tribe of Kashmir.There are three theories about the origin of Dar.One theory is that their ancestors were Jews because many people with surname Dar are found in Israel and America.Second theory about the origin of Dar tribe is that they are the descendent of raja of Kashmir named Damar after that they were called Damar for centuries which change into DAANGER.With further passage of time DAANGER changed into Dar.Third theory about the origin of Dar tribe is that they are brahmin and Dhar and Dar tribe are same.But in Kashmir Dhar and Dar tribe are considered different .Dhar are typical brahmin tribe but Dar tribe is rajpoot tribe. Services During Reign of Muslim SultansEdit History of Kashmir is full of services of Dar tribe.This tribe has been very powerful from Reign of Rajja of Baramula named Damar who was Ancestor of Dar tribe.But power of Dar tribe was on its peak during the reign of Muslim Salateens.Malick Saif Dar was the prime minister of Kashmir during Shahmiri rule.And Malick Ali Dar was also deupty ruler(naib ul sultanat) and prime minister during the reign of Yaqoob Shah Chak.Bahram Dar was also in prominent position in Darbar of emperor of Kashmir.These people were called King Maker and there was difficult to rule in Kashmir without their support.
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Deepak says about the surname Pattoo Hello friends, I am Deepak and have been living in New Delhi, have our ancestral home in Banga (Punjab),As told by our ancestors we are Kashmiri Pundits of 'Pattu' surname believe to be descendants of Atri Rishi, and our forefather must have migrated centuries ago from the valley, probably from the Anantnaag region and most surely due to atrocities drawn towards kashmiri pundits by Mughals (Aurangzeb),and to avoid conversion; proud to be a Kashmiri pundit & really pray to pray Bholay Shankar to shower peace and prosperity to the most devine place on this planet, let the peace prevail and Kashmir returns to its glorious past of abundant splendour and righteousness. Really felt the touch of brotherhood and oneness on sharing my side of story among my brothers & sisters. Love to hear from rest of us, Love Kashmir forever Let our community (Kashmiri) grows strong Let peace prevails. Om Namah Shivayah ! Cheers Deepak...!
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Raina says about the surname Raina We wrote raina bt we r actually raine?can i take sc reservation.?
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Lalit S. Jamwal says about the surname Raina Stumbled into this fine discussion. A Dogra-Ksatriya (Rajput) I grew up in the Valley thus speak Kashmiri fluently. The name Raina is indigenous to Kashmir and Greater Kashmir and pre-dates Sikhism. Kashmir Valley had Ramachandra Raina (much before Guru Nanak) and Muslim converted Musa Raina both were famous in Kashmir. Most Hindus and Muslims (mostly converted from Kashmiri Hindus) in the Valley are Aryan Central Asians. The Sikhs arrived with Maharaja Ranjit Singh and belong mainly to the Bapha-Sikh group and are originally mostly from Jammu, Punjab, etc. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was a Sandhu Jat. No Jat-Sikhs or Rajput-Sikhs are to be found in the Valley. Dr. Lalit S. Jamwal JAMMU TAWI
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Dr. D.N. Raina says about the surname Raina Little knowledge is dangerous. Raina is indigenous to Kashmir. Read Srivara. I know the roots of Raina. Much chaos is attempted in Aryan Kashmir by the Jewish infiltrated Indian media. P.S. Note this site is a lay one and they have not researched things deeply. All Kashmiris are descendants of Aryan Manu. Our Gotras are based on Aryan Rishis. Family names have no meaning and have often been picked up due to many reasons including professions. See titles such as Magazine, Misri (Sanskrit means mixed), etc. Most of our Muslim brothers are recent converts from Hindus from different castes. Tantrey (Tantrin in Sanskrit soldier), Wani (Wania in Sanskrit, businessman), Butt, Pandits, Rishes.,Sofis. Maliks, etc. are often Brahmin origin. P.S. Study from Kalhana and recent great scholars like Pandit Anand Koul. Note also many names such as Khar (not Kher) are from Sanskrit and Fotedar is spelt erroneously. It is in realty Fotadar a Mughal (Persian) title.
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Dr. D.N. Raina says about the surname Raina Little knowledge is dangerous. Raina is indigenous to Kashmir. Read Srivara. I know the roots of Raina. Much cha0s is attempted in Aryan Kashmir by the Jewish infiltrated Indian media. P.S. Note this site is a lay one and they have not researched things deeply. All Kashmiris are desecdents of Aryan Manu. Our Gotras are based on Aryan Rishis. Family names have no meaning and have often been picked up due to many reasons including professions. See titles such as Magazine, Misri (Sanskrit means mixed), etc. Most of our Muslim brothers are recent converts of Hindus from different castes. Tantrey (Tantrin in Sanskrit soldier), Wani (Wania in Sanskrit, businessman), Butt, Pandits, Rishes.,Sofis. Maliks, etc. are often Brahmin origin.
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Dr. D.N. Raina says about the surname Raina Little knowledge is dangerous. Raina is indigenous to Kashmir. Read Srivara. I know the roots of Raina. Much chaas is attempted in Aryan Kashmir by the Jewish infiltrated Indian media.
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