Lohana
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
The factual accuracy of this article is disputed. Please see the relevant discussion on the talk page. (March 2008) |
 |
This article needs additional citations for verification. Please help improve this article by adding reliable references. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (June 2006) |
Lohanas are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group and are an urban Hindu mercantile community of India. In India, they mainly reside in Gujarat, Mumbai and other parts of the country. They have also spread to all parts of the world. Originally, Lohanas were a prominent community of the Kshatriya caste (Sanskrit क्षत्रिय Kshatriya) that originated in the region of Punjab and later on migrated to Sindh and present day Gujarat state in India around 800 years ago. As administrators and rulers, Kshatriya Lohanas are assigned with protecting the people, and serving humanity. In course of time, however, as a result of economic and political exigencies, the Lohanas are now mainly engaged into mercantile occupations.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Lohana Times
- Lohana Samaj of USA
- Lohana
- At SnapGalaxy - Photos of the Third Annual Kite Flying Festival organized by Lohana Association of Greater Chicago
- Young Lohana Association East London
- Lohana Association of Greater Chicago
- Shree Lohana Seva Samaj Maputo Mozambique
- Shree Lohana Association Birmingham
Categories: Ethnic group stubs | Social groups of India | Ethnic groups in India | Demographic history of India | Indian society | Indo-Aryan peoples | Ruling clans of India | Empires and kingdoms of India | Ancient peoples | History of medieval India | Ruling Hindu clans | Indian castes | Sindhi tribes | Social groups of Pakistan | Ethnic groups in Pakistan
