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'''Katoch''' is a [[Rajput clan]] of the [[Chandravanshi]] lineage,earlier known as Trigart Raje. Their traditional areas of residence was [[Trigarta Kingdom]], [[Jalandhar]], [[Multan]].<ref name="Brentnall">Mark Brentnall, The Princely and Noble Families of the Former Indian Empire: Himachal Pradesh, page 312</ref> |
'''Katoch''' is a [[Rajput clan]] of the [[Chandravanshi]] lineage, earlier known as Trigart Raje. Their traditional areas of residence was [[Trigarta Kingdom]], [[Jalandhar]], [[Multan]].<ref name="Brentnall">Mark Brentnall, The Princely and Noble Families of the Former Indian Empire: Himachal Pradesh, page 312</ref> |
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Recent research suggests that the Katoch dynasty may be the oldest royal dynasty in the world.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20091104/himplus.htm#8 Dharam Prakash Gupta, "Seminar on Katoch dynasty trail". ''Himachal Plus.'' On line.]</ref> They first find mention in the Hindu epics ''[[Ramayana]]'' and ''[[Mahabharata]]'', then in the era of [[Alexander the Great]], during which time an area near to [[Kangra]] may have been ruled by a Katoch king. In the ''Mahabharata'' they are referred to as the [[Trigarta]] who fought [[Arjuna]] under the leadership of Susarma Chandra, who was an ally of [[Duryodhana]] and sworn enemy of the [[Virata Kingdom|Virata]] and [[Matsya Kingdom|Matsya kingdom]]s. |
Recent research suggests that the Katoch dynasty may be the oldest royal dynasty in the world.<ref>[http://www.tribuneindia.com/2009/20091104/himplus.htm#8 Dharam Prakash Gupta, "Seminar on Katoch dynasty trail". ''Himachal Plus.'' On line.]</ref> They first find mention in the Hindu epics ''[[Ramayana]]'' and ''[[Mahabharata]]'', then in the era of [[Alexander the Great]], during which time an area near to [[Kangra]] may have been ruled by a Katoch king. In the ''Mahabharata'' they are referred to as the [[Trigarta]] who fought [[Arjuna]] under the leadership of Susarma Chandra, who was an ally of [[Duryodhana]] and sworn enemy of the [[Virata Kingdom|Virata]] and [[Matsya Kingdom|Matsya kingdom]]s. |
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In past centuries, they ruled several [[princely state]]s in the region. The originator of the clan was [[Rajanaka Bhumi Chand]].<ref name="Brentnall" /> Their rulers include [[Sansar Chand]] II and [[Rajanaka Bhumi Chand]], the latter being the founder of the [[Jwalamukhi temple]] in [[Himachal Pradesh]]. |
In past centuries, they ruled several [[princely state]]s in the region. The originator of the clan was [[Rajanaka Bhumi Chand]].<ref name="Brentnall" /> Their rulers include [[Sansar Chand]] II and [[Rajanaka Bhumi Chand]], the latter being the founder of the [[Jwalamukhi temple]] in [[Himachal Pradesh]]. |
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'''Katoch'''clan has four branches: |
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Katoch Clan has four branches: Jaswal Clan, Guleria Clan, Sibaia Clan and Dadwal Clan.<ref name="Brentnall" /> |
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1. Jaswal Clan |
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2. Guleria Clan |
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3. Sibaia Clan |
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5. Dadwal Clan{{<ref name="Brentnall" />}} |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 08:07, 7 May 2016
Katoch is a Rajput clan of the Chandravanshi lineage, earlier known as Trigart Raje. Their traditional areas of residence was Trigarta Kingdom, Jalandhar, Multan.[1]
Recent research suggests that the Katoch dynasty may be the oldest royal dynasty in the world.[2] They first find mention in the Hindu epics Ramayana and Mahabharata, then in the era of Alexander the Great, during which time an area near to Kangra may have been ruled by a Katoch king. In the Mahabharata they are referred to as the Trigarta who fought Arjuna under the leadership of Susarma Chandra, who was an ally of Duryodhana and sworn enemy of the Virata and Matsya kingdoms.
In past centuries, they ruled several princely states in the region. The originator of the clan was Rajanaka Bhumi Chand.[1] Their rulers include Sansar Chand II and Rajanaka Bhumi Chand, the latter being the founder of the Jwalamukhi temple in Himachal Pradesh.
Katoch Clan has four branches: Jaswal Clan, Guleria Clan, Sibaia Clan and Dadwal Clan.[1]
References
- ^ a b c Mark Brentnall, The Princely and Noble Families of the Former Indian Empire: Himachal Pradesh, page 312
- ^ Dharam Prakash Gupta, "Seminar on Katoch dynasty trail". Himachal Plus. On line.