Dhami (surname)

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Dhami is a Rajput surname predominantly found in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is associated with a group of Rajput communities who have a rich history of valor, land ownership, and military service. The Dhami surname is often linked to individuals hailing from the Kumaon and Garhwal regions of Uttarakhand. Historically, Rajputs with the Dhami surname are considered to be part of the warrior class and were known for their contributions to local governance and protection of their territories. The Dhami community has also been involved in agriculture, with many families having a strong presence in rural areas of Uttarakhand. Over time, members of the Dhami community have continued to uphold their cultural traditions, contributing to the social and cultural fabric of the region. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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  1. ↑ Bisht, Narendra S.; Bankoti, T. S. (2004). Encyclopaedic Ethnography of the Himalayan Tribes: A-D. Global Vision. p. 163. ISBN   978-81-87746-92-8.
  2. ↑ Singh, Mian Goverdhan (1932). History of Himachal Pradesh. Yugbodh Publishing House.
  3. ↑ K̲h̲ān̲, Rānā Muḥammad Sarvar (2005). The Rajputs: History, Clans, Culture, and Nobility. Rana Muhammad Sarwar Khan. p. 124.
  4. ↑ Vir, Dharam; Manral, Manju (1990). Tribal Women: Changing Spectrum in India. Classical Publishing Company. ISBN   978-81-7054-103-5.
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