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| Jat Clan: Sahotra | |
| Distribution | Punjab (India) and Punjab (Pakistan) |
| Descended from: | Kshatryas |
| Branches: | None |
| Religion | Sikhism and Islam |
| Languages | Punjabi and Seraiki |
| Surnames: | Sahotra |
Sahotra are a clan of Rajput, Tarkhan (Punjab) and Jat, found in Punjab, India and Punjab, Pakistan.
There are seven pronunciations for this tribe:
- Sahotra
- Sohotra
- Sahota
- Sahontra
- Sauntra
- Sontra
- Sutra
History and origin myths
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According to their traditions, their ancestor was a mythical fairy by the name of Punj Phulan Rani, who lived on a flower. She gave birth to a baby boy, and a tiger came and gave the young baby his blessings, saying he would not be defeated by anyone. The young boy became known as Sahotra, and the tiger was adopted as their totem.
They are also known as an Akbari tribe, and in Hoshiarpur were masters of their own principality. Hoshiarpur remains a stronghold of the tribe. In Pakistan Sahotra is the major clan of Christians
Distribution
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In Pakistan, they are found among both the Punjabi speaking Jats of Central Punjab, as well as the Seraiki speaking tribes of southern Punjab, where they own several villages near the town of Rajanpur.
In India, they are found mainly in Hoshiarpur District, Garhdiwala being the main village of the tribe.
Religion
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The sahotra and sontra are Christian in Pakistan and predominantly Sikh in India.
See also
References
- A Glossary of the tribes & castes of Punjab by H. A Rose