Bisht is a surname found in the Indian state of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and country Nepal. The term "Bisht" originally referred to someone who held a land grant from the government. The Bisht families in Uttarakhand were chiefly Thokdars(Zamindars) of Thuljat origin. In Uttrakhand, Bishts are generally Kshatriya Rajputs. In Nepal, Bisht was adopted as a surname by Raute and Raji people. Bishta, as Bista, was also used as a surname used by Khas people, group under the caste Chhetri.
Bajwa is a Jat surname and tribe name commonly found among the Sikhs, Hindus and Muslims of the Punjab region in India and Pakistan. The name originated from a small clan of trumpet players known collectively as 'Bajwe' with the singular 'Bajwa' adopted as a surname for individual clan members.
Preeti Jhangiani is an Indian actress who mainly works in Hindi and Telugu films. She made her acting debut with the Malayalam film Mazhavillu (1999) and her Hindi debut with the multi-starrer romantic film Mohabbatein (2000), for which she won IIFA Award for Star Debut of the Year – Female.
Agnihotri is an Indian Hindu Brahmin surname derived from the Sanskrit word Agnihotra. The term Agnihotri originally referred to the Hindu Brahmins who maintained the sacred fire during the fire rituals.
In India, Virk is a last name which is based on that of a Jat clan supposedly founded by a Rajput called Virak.
Luthra is a surname originating with the Arora Hindu and Sikh communities of the Punjab.
Oberoi is a surname used by the Punjabi Khatri caste of northern India.
Kandhari is an Indian (Khatri) toponymic surname indicating association with Kandahar province, Afghanistan.
Pathak is a surname native to India. Pathak is mainly used by Hindu Brahmin communities of North India and Western India.
Ghai is a surname that is found among the Khatri community of India.
Vohra is an Indian Hindu and Sikh surname based on the name of a clan in the Punjabi Khatri community. Notable people with the surname include:
Bagga is a surname of Punjabi people found in Punjab (India) and Punjab (Pakistan).
Vij is an Indian (Khatri) surname.
Gujral is an Indian (Khatri) surname.
Negi is a caste of Pahadi Rajput origin found in the Indian states of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu.
Dhami is a Nepalese and Indian surname. Some famous people with the surname "Dhami":
Nagpal is an Indian surname. Notable people with the name include:
Virdi is a surname. Notable people with this surname include:
Mahendru is an Indian surname. Notable people with the surname include:
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