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	* '''[[Chandravanshi]]:''' Also called [[Somavanshi\|Somavanshis]] (clans of the Lunar dynasty), these Rajputs are descended through Yayati, Deva Nausha, Puru, Yadu, Kuru, Pandu, Yudhisthira, and Krishna. The Yaduvanshi and Puruvanshi are notable sub-branches of the Chandravanshi lineage. Lord Krishna belonged to the Yaduvanshi lineage, while the Kauravs and Pandavs from the Mahabharata were Puruvanshis.		* '''[[Chandravanshi]]:''' Also called [[Somavanshi\|Somavanshis]] (clans of the Lunar dynasty), these Rajputs are descended through Yayati, Deva Nausha, Puru, Yadu, Kuru, Pandu, Yudhisthira, and Krishna. The Yaduvanshi and Puruvanshi are notable sub-branches of the Chandravanshi lineage. Lord Krishna belonged to the Yaduvanshi lineage, while the Kauravs and Pandavs from the Mahabharata were Puruvanshis.

	Each of these lineages is further divided into numerous clans (kulas), all ~~claiming~~ descent from a common male ancestor. Some of the main clans are further divided into shakhas, or “branches,” which follow the same patrilineal lineage system.		Each of these lineages is further divided into numerous clans (kulas), all descent from a common male ancestor. Some of the main clans are further divided into shakhas, or “branches,” which follow the same patrilineal lineage system.

	Each shakha, or primary sub-clan, holds a unique genealogical record detailing its key characteristics, religious beliefs, and original homeland. This record serves as a reference for traditional alliances and contains all information that dictates the rules of intermarriage.		Each shakha, or primary sub-clan, holds a unique genealogical record detailing its key characteristics, religious beliefs, and original homeland. This record serves as a reference for traditional alliances and contains all information that dictates the rules of intermarriage.

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	Today, Rajput populations and former Rajput-ruled regions are found across the subcontinent, particularly in northern, western, and central India, with significant communities in Rajasthan, Saurashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and parts of Nepal and Pakistan.		Today, Rajput populations and former Rajput-ruled regions are found across the subcontinent, particularly in northern, western, and central India, with significant communities in Rajasthan, Saurashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and parts of Nepal and Pakistan.

	Rajputs are divided into several main subdivisions, known as vansh or vamsha, which sit just below the larger classification of jati. These vansh signify distinct lineages, with the two primary vansh being [[Suryavanshi]] (descendants of the sun deity Surya) and [[Chandravanshi]] (descendants of the moon deity Chandra).		Rajputs are divided into several main subdivisions, known as vansh or vamsha, which sit just below the larger classification of jati. These vansh signify distinct lineages, with the two primary vansh being '''[[Suryavanshi]]''' (descendants of the sun deity Surya) and '''[[Chandravanshi]]''' (descendants of the moon deity Chandra).

	Each vansh further divides into smaller groups such as kul, shakh ("branch"), khamp or khanp ("twig"), and nak ("twig tip"). Marriages within the same kul are generally avoided, although exceptions are sometimes made for different gotra lineages. The kul serves as a key identity marker for many Rajput clans, and each kul is traditionally protected by a family goddess, the kuldevi.		Each vansh further divides into smaller groups such as kul, shakh ("branch"), khamp or khanp ("twig"), and nak ("twig tip"). Marriages within the same kul are generally avoided, although exceptions are sometimes made for different gotra lineages. The kul serves as a key identity marker for many Rajput clans, and each kul is traditionally protected by a family goddess, the kuldevi.
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	The Rajputs, who trace their ancestry to the thirty-six royal [[Kshatriya]] clans mentioned in the sacred texts, the Puranas, and the Indian epics “Mahabharata” and “Ramayana,” are divided into two primary lineages (vanshas or vamshas):		The Rajputs, who trace their ancestry to the thirty-six royal [[Kshatriya]] clans mentioned in the sacred texts, the Puranas, and the Indian epics “Mahabharata” and “Ramayana,” are divided into two primary lineages (vanshas or vamshas):

	* [[Suryavanshi]]: Also known as Raghuvanshis (clans of the Solar dynasty), these Rajputs trace their lineage through Manu, Ikshvaku, Harischandra, Raghu, Dasaratha, and Rama.		* '''[[Suryavanshi]]:''' Also known as Raghuvanshis (clans of the Solar dynasty), these Rajputs trace their lineage through Manu, Ikshvaku, Harischandra, Raghu, Dasaratha, and Rama.

	* [[Chandravanshi]]: Also called [[Somavanshi\|Somavanshis]] (clans of the Lunar dynasty), these Rajputs are descended through Yayati, Deva Nausha, Puru, Yadu, Kuru, Pandu, Yudhisthira, and Krishna. The Yaduvanshi and Puruvanshi are notable sub-branches of the Chandravanshi lineage. Lord Krishna belonged to the Yaduvanshi lineage, while the Kauravs and Pandavs from the Mahabharata were Puruvanshis.		* '''[[Chandravanshi]]:''' Also called [[Somavanshi\|Somavanshis]] (clans of the Lunar dynasty), these Rajputs are descended through Yayati, Deva Nausha, Puru, Yadu, Kuru, Pandu, Yudhisthira, and Krishna. The Yaduvanshi and Puruvanshi are notable sub-branches of the Chandravanshi lineage. Lord Krishna belonged to the Yaduvanshi lineage, while the Kauravs and Pandavs from the Mahabharata were Puruvanshis.

	Each of these lineages is further divided into numerous clans (kulas), all claiming descent from a common male ancestor. Some of the main clans are further divided into shakhas, or “branches,” which follow the same patrilineal lineage system.		Each of these lineages is further divided into numerous clans (kulas), all claiming descent from a common male ancestor. Some of the main clans are further divided into shakhas, or “branches,” which follow the same patrilineal lineage system.

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	* '''D.C. Sircar''' in the ''Indian Epigraphical Glossary'' lists ''Rajput'' as a direct vernacular usage of ''Rājaputra''. He also lists related titles like ''Ravata'', ''Rauta'', ''Rawat'', and ''Rana'', all of which evolved from ''Rājaputra'' or its root ''Rajanya''.		* '''D.C. Sircar''' in the ''Indian Epigraphical Glossary'' lists ''Rajput'' as a direct vernacular usage of ''Rājaputra''. He also lists related titles like ''Ravata'', ''Rauta'', ''Rawat'', and ''Rana'', all of which evolved from ''Rājaputra'' or its root ''Rajanya''.

			== Synonymity of Kshatriya, Rajanya, Rajaputra, and Rajput ==
			The terms Kshatriya, Rajanya, Rajaputra, and Rajput represent different linguistic and temporal expressions of the same core identity: the warrior-ruler class of ancient and medieval India.

			* Kshatriya is the varna classification found across Vedic texts.
			* Rajanya is an early Vedic term used for the warrior kin of a tribal chief (Rajan).
			* Rajaputra emerged as a royal title and gradually became an ethnonym for all Kshatriya clan members.
			* Rajput, a medieval derivative of Rajaputra, became the collective identity of the clan-based warrior aristocracy in Northern India.

			This linguistic and cultural continuity is attested in Vedic hymns, epics, Buddhist and Jain scriptures, classical lexicons, inscriptions, and historical texts. Rather than denoting distinct or unrelated identities, these terms reflect the evolution of a single martial lineage across time. The Rajput community, as it is known today, thus embodies a living tradition that connects modern kinship-based warrior clans with their Vedic and classical predecessors—a continuity of name, function, and social role that spans more than two millennia.

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	== Main Lineages ==		== Main Lineages ==
	The Rajputs, who trace their ancestry to the thirty-six royal Kshatriya clans mentioned in the sacred texts, the Puranas, and the Indian epics “Mahabharata” and “Ramayana,” are divided into two primary lineages (vanshas or vamshas):		The Rajputs, who trace their ancestry to the thirty-six royal [[Kshatriya]] clans mentioned in the sacred texts, the Puranas, and the Indian epics “Mahabharata” and “Ramayana,” are divided into two primary lineages (vanshas or vamshas):

	* [[Suryavanshi]]: Also known as Raghuvanshis (clans of the Solar dynasty), these Rajputs trace their lineage through Manu, Ikshvaku, Harischandra, Raghu, Dasaratha, and Rama.		* [[Suryavanshi]]: Also known as Raghuvanshis (clans of the Solar dynasty), these Rajputs trace their lineage through Manu, Ikshvaku, Harischandra, Raghu, Dasaratha, and Rama.

	* [[Chandravanshi]]: Also called Somavanshis (clans of the Lunar dynasty), these Rajputs are descended through Yayati, Deva Nausha, Puru, Yadu, Kuru, Pandu, Yudhisthira, and Krishna. The Yaduvanshi and Puruvanshi are notable sub-branches of the Chandravanshi lineage. Lord Krishna belonged to the Yaduvanshi lineage, while the Kauravs and Pandavs from the Mahabharata were Puruvanshis.		* [[Chandravanshi]]: Also called [[Somavanshi\|Somavanshis]] (clans of the Lunar dynasty), these Rajputs are descended through Yayati, Deva Nausha, Puru, Yadu, Kuru, Pandu, Yudhisthira, and Krishna. The Yaduvanshi and Puruvanshi are notable sub-branches of the Chandravanshi lineage. Lord Krishna belonged to the Yaduvanshi lineage, while the Kauravs and Pandavs from the Mahabharata were Puruvanshis.

	Each of these lineages is further divided into numerous clans (kulas), all claiming descent from a common male ancestor. Some of the main clans are further divided into shakhas, or “branches,” which follow the same patrilineal lineage system.		Each of these lineages is further divided into numerous clans (kulas), all claiming descent from a common male ancestor. Some of the main clans are further divided into shakhas, or “branches,” which follow the same patrilineal lineage system.
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	* '''Damodarpur Copper Plate (533 CE)''': Rajaputra Deva-Bhattaraka.		* '''Damodarpur Copper Plate (533 CE)''': Rajaputra Deva-Bhattaraka.
	* '''Chamba Copper Plate (960 CE)''': Mentions Rājaputra among administrative gentry.		* '''Chamba Copper Plate (960 CE)''': Mentions Rājaputra among administrative gentry.
	* '''Mount Abu Inscription (1230 CE)''': Pratihara Rajaputras.		* '''Mount Abu Inscription (1230 CE)''': [[Pratihar\|Pratihara]] Rajaputras.
	* '''Lalrai Inscription (1176 CE)''': Chauhan Rājaputras.		* '''Lalrai Inscription (1176 CE)''': [[Chauhan]] Rājaputras.
	* '''Nadol Plates (1160 CE)''': Rajaputra Kirtipala (Chauhan).		* '''Nadol Plates (1160 CE)''': Rajaputra Kirtipala (Chauhan).
	* '''Harshacharita''', '''Rajatarangini''', and '''Kadambari''' frequently mention ''Rājaputra'' as a title for landholders, not just princes.		* '''Harshacharita''', '''Rajatarangini''', and '''Kadambari''' frequently mention ''Rājaputra'' as a title for landholders, not just princes.

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	* ~~'''~~Aitareya Brahmana 7.17'''~~: Refers to~~ Vishvamitra as a ''Rājaputra''.		* Aitareya Brahmana 7.17: Refers to '''Vishvamitra''' as a ''Rājaputra''.
	* ~~'''~~Sutta Nipata (457)~~'''~~: Uses ''Rājaputta'' in a social context.		* Sutta Nipata (457): Uses ''Rājaputta'' in a social context.
	* '''~~Mahabharata~~''', ''~~Ramopakhyana~~''~~: Calls Rama~~ and Lakshmana ''Rājaputras''.		* Mahabharata, ''Ramopakhyana'': Calls '''Rama''' and '''Lakshmana''' ''Rājaputras''.
	* ~~'''~~Ramayana Balakanda~~'''~~, Sarga 58: Vishvamitra calls King Trishanku a ''Rājaputra''.		* Ramayana Balakanda, Sarga 58: Vishvamitra calls King Trishanku a ''Rājaputra''.

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	* '''Vedic texts''' (e.g., ''Purusha Sukta'') associate ''Rajanya'' with the warrior class.		* '''Vedic texts''' (e.g., ''Purusha Sukta'') associate ''Rajanya'' with the warrior class.
	* In '''Buddhist''' and '''Jain''' literature, ''Rājaputra'' is used to describe high-status warriors and princes, including '''Buddha''', born into the Sakya clan.		* In '''Buddhist''' and '''Jain''' literature, ''Rājaputra'' is used to describe high-status warriors and princes, including '''Buddha''', born into the Sakya clan.
	* '''~~Epics~~''' ~~like the Mahabharata~~ and Ramayana frequently use the term for noble Kshatriyas.		* Epics like the '''Mahabharata''' and '''Ramayana''' frequently use the term for noble Kshatriyas.

	=== Evolution from Royal Title to Ethnonym ===		=== Evolution from Royal Title to Ethnonym ===
	From the early medieval period (post-Mauryan and Gupta decline), the title ''Rājaputra'' transitioned:		From the early medieval period (post-Mauryan and Gupta decline), the title ''Rājaputra'' transitioned:

	* From a ~~'''~~prince or royal heir~~'''~~ to a ~~'''~~clan-based identity~~'''~~ representing all male members of a warrior lineage.		* From a prince or royal heir to a clan-based identity representing all male members of a warrior lineage.
	* In Himalayan areas (e.g., Himachal Pradesh, Nepal), the title ''Rana'' evolved from ''Rajanya'' and continues as a Rajput surname.		* In Himalayan areas (e.g., Himachal Pradesh, Nepal), the title ''Rana'' evolved from ''Rajanya'' and continues as a Rajput surname.

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	* '''Pandit-Kulapati Jibananda Vidyasagara''' (''Shabda Sagara''): One of the most comprehensive Sanskrit lexicons, includes ''Rajaputra'' with multiple connotations linked to royal and Kshatriya identities.		* '''Pandit-Kulapati Jibananda Vidyasagara''' (''Shabda Sagara''): One of the most comprehensive Sanskrit lexicons, includes ''Rajaputra'' with multiple connotations linked to royal and Kshatriya identities.
	* '''The Pali Text Society’s Pali-English Dictionary''' (T.W. Rhys Davids and William Stede): Notes ''Rājaputta'' as the Pali equivalent of Rajput, and as a direct synonym of ''Khattiya'' (Kshatriya) and ''Rājanna'' (Rajanya).		* '''The Pali Text Society’s Pali-English Dictionary''' (T.W. Rhys Davids and William Stede): Notes ''Rājaputta'' as the Pali equivalent of Rajput, and as a direct synonym of ''Khattiya'' (Kshatriya) and ''Rājanna'' (Rajanya).
	** The earliest textual evidence of this term comes from the 3rd century BCE Pali text, the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Sutta Pitaka, where “rajaputta” is mentioned in a social context:<blockquote>''न ब्राह्मणो नोम्हि न राजपुत्तो,'' ''न वेस्सायनो उद कोचि नोम्हि।'' ''गोत्तं परिञ्‍ञाय पुथुज्‍जनानं,'' ''अकिञ्‍चनो मन्त चरामि लोके॥'' (Sutta Nipata, verse 457, Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta)</blockquote>This shows early conceptualization of Rajput as a lineage or kinship-based identity rather than merely a caste or occupation.		** The earliest textual evidence of this term comes from the 3rd century BCE Pali text, the Khuddaka Nikaya of the Sutta Pitaka, where “rajaputta” is mentioned in a social context:<blockquote>''न ब्राह्मणो नोम्हि न राजपुत्तो,'' ''न वेस्सायनो उद कोचि नोम्हि।'' ''गोत्तं परिञ्‍ञाय पुथुज्‍जनानं,'' ''अकिञ्‍चनो मन्त चरामि लोके॥'' (Sutta Nipata, verse 457, Sundarika Bharadvaja Sutta)</blockquote>This shows early conceptualization of Rajput as a lineage or kinship-based identity rather than merely a caste or occupation.

	These sources confirm that:		These sources confirm that:

	* ''Rajput'' is a vernacular or colloquial contraction of the Sanskrit ''Rājaputra''.		* ''Rajput'' is a vernacular or colloquial contraction of the Sanskrit ''Rājaputra''.
	* The usage is ~~'''~~not limited to royal offspring~~'''~~ but expanded to include ~~'''~~all male members of Kshatriya lineages~~'''~~.		* The usage is not limited to royal offspring but expanded to include all male members of Kshatriya lineages.
	* ''Rajaputra'', ''Rajanya'', and ''Kshatriya'' are functionally interchangeable in ancient texts and dictionaries.		* ''Rajaputra'', ''Rajanya'', and ''Kshatriya'' are functionally interchangeable in ancient texts and dictionaries.

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	A [[Rajput]], derived from the Sanskrit term raja-putra, meaning "son of a king," belongs to one of the patrilineal clans primarily located in the western, central, and northern regions of India, as well as parts of Pakistan. Rajputs ~~claim ancestry from~~ the Hindu warrior classes that once ruled in North India, gaining prominence between the 6th and 12th centuries. Up until the 20th century, Rajputs held authority in the majority of princely states across India.		A [[Rajput]], derived from the Sanskrit term raja-putra, meaning "son of a king," belongs to one of the patrilineal clans primarily located in the western, central, and northern regions of India, as well as parts of Pakistan. Rajputs are the Hindu warrior classes that once ruled in North India, gaining prominence between the 6th and 12th centuries. Up until the 20th century, Rajputs held authority in the majority of princely states across India.

	Today, Rajput populations and former Rajput-ruled regions are found across the subcontinent, particularly in northern, western, and central India, with significant communities in Rajasthan, Saurashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and parts of Nepal and Pakistan.		Today, Rajput populations and former Rajput-ruled regions are found across the subcontinent, particularly in northern, western, and central India, with significant communities in Rajasthan, Saurashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and parts of Nepal and Pakistan.

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-A <strong>[[Rajput]]</strong>, derived from the Sanskrit term raja-putra, meaning "son of a king," belongs to one of the patrilineal clans primarily located in the western, central, and northern regions of India, as well as parts of Pakistan. Rajputs claim ancestry from the Hindu warrior classes that once ruled in North India, gaining prominence between the 6th and 12th centuries. Up until the 20th century, Rajputs held authority in the majority of princely states across India.
+A [[Rajput]], derived from the Sanskrit term raja-putra, meaning "son of a king," belongs to one of the patrilineal clans primarily located in the western, central, and northern regions of India, as well as parts of Pakistan. Rajputs claim ancestry from the Hindu warrior classes that once ruled in North India, gaining prominence between the 6th and 12th centuries. Up until the 20th century, Rajputs held authority in the majority of princely states across India.
 Today, Rajput populations and former Rajput-ruled regions are found across the subcontinent, particularly in northern, western, and central India, with significant communities in Rajasthan, Saurashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and parts of Nepal and Pakistan.
-Rajputs are divided into several main subdivisions, known as vansh or vamsha, which sit just below the larger classification of jati. These vansh signify distinct lineages, with the two primary vansh being '''[[Suryavanshi]]''' (descendants of the sun deity Surya) and '''[[Chandravanshi]]''' (descendants of the moon deity Chandra).
+Rajputs are divided into several main subdivisions, known as vansh or vamsha, which sit just below the larger classification of jati. These vansh signify distinct lineages, with the two primary vansh being [[Suryavanshi]] (descendants of the sun deity Surya) and [[Chandravanshi]] (descendants of the moon deity Chandra).
 Each vansh further divides into smaller groups such as kul, shakh ("branch"), khamp or khanp ("twig"), and nak ("twig tip"). Marriages within the same kul are generally avoided, although exceptions are sometimes made for different gotra lineages. The kul serves as a key identity marker for many Rajput clans, and each kul is traditionally protected by a family goddess, the kuldevi.
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 The Rajputs, who trace their ancestry to the thirty-six royal Kshatriya clans mentioned in the sacred texts, the Puranas, and the Indian epics “Mahabharata” and “Ramayana,” are divided into two primary lineages (vanshas or vamshas):
-* <strong>[[Suryavanshi]]:</strong> Also known as Raghuvanshis (clans of the Solar dynasty), these Rajputs trace their lineage through Manu, Ikshvaku, Harischandra, Raghu, Dasaratha, and Rama.
+* [[Suryavanshi]]: Also known as Raghuvanshis (clans of the Solar dynasty), these Rajputs trace their lineage through Manu, Ikshvaku, Harischandra, Raghu, Dasaratha, and Rama.
-* <strong>[[Chandravanshi]]:</strong> Also called Somavanshis (clans of the Lunar dynasty), these Rajputs are descended through Yayati, Deva Nausha, Puru, Yadu, Kuru, Pandu, Yudhisthira, and Krishna. The Yaduvanshi and Puruvanshi are notable sub-branches of the Chandravanshi lineage. Lord Krishna belonged to the Yaduvanshi lineage, while the Kauravs and Pandavs from the Mahabharata were Puruvanshis.
+* [[Chandravanshi]]: Also called Somavanshis (clans of the Lunar dynasty), these Rajputs are descended through Yayati, Deva Nausha, Puru, Yadu, Kuru, Pandu, Yudhisthira, and Krishna. The Yaduvanshi and Puruvanshi are notable sub-branches of the Chandravanshi lineage. Lord Krishna belonged to the Yaduvanshi lineage, while the Kauravs and Pandavs from the Mahabharata were Puruvanshis.
 Each of these lineages is further divided into numerous clans (kulas), all claiming descent from a common male ancestor. Some of the main clans are further divided into shakhas, or “branches,” which follow the same patrilineal lineage system.
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 Each shakha, or primary sub-clan, holds a unique genealogical record detailing its key characteristics, religious beliefs, and original homeland. This record serves as a reference for traditional alliances and contains all information that dictates the rules of intermarriage.
-== Origin of Rajputs ==
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	Each shakha, or primary sub-clan, holds a unique genealogical record detailing its key characteristics, religious beliefs, and original homeland. This record serves as a reference for traditional alliances and contains all information that dictates the rules of intermarriage.		Each shakha, or primary sub-clan, holds a unique genealogical record detailing its key characteristics, religious beliefs, and original homeland. This record serves as a reference for traditional alliances and contains all information that dictates the rules of intermarriage.

	== ~~Getting started~~ ==		== Origin of Rajputs ==
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	Today, Rajput populations and former Rajput-ruled regions are found across the subcontinent, particularly in northern, western, and central India, with significant communities in Rajasthan, Saurashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and parts of Nepal and Pakistan.		Today, Rajput populations and former Rajput-ruled regions are found across the subcontinent, particularly in northern, western, and central India, with significant communities in Rajasthan, Saurashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, Jammu, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Maharashtra and parts of Nepal and Pakistan.