Khatri (from Sanskrit: Kṣatriya, "the warrior or military caste") is a caste originating from the Malwa and Majha areas of Punjab region [13] of South Asia that is predominantly found in India, but also in Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Khatri‌ people‌ or Kirar Baniya [1] which symbolically used to exegete the weaker section of such epithetic varna based society [2] and facetiously affronted by an inbreeded criminal background.

The khatri are a trading and mercantile community (samaj), who originated in punjab and spread to the many states in which they now live.

2020年1月29日 · Today Khatris live in all regions of India, but are concentrated in East Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. While most Khatris are Hindu, some are also Sikh, some Muslim and even a small minority are Jain. Khatris of …

The Khatri and Arora castes, both mercantile castes, form a very small minority, though they are influential within the Sikh community. Other castes represented among the Sikhs, in addition to the distinctive Sikh caste of Ramgarhias (artisans), are the Ahluwalias (formerly Kalals [brewers] who have raised…

Following is a list of notable members of the Khatri community in India. Baba Sri Chand was the founder of the ascetic sect of Udasin and was the elder son of Guru Nanak, first Guru and founder of Sikhism. Ram Rai Sodhi, the eldest son of Guru …

2017年5月31日 · Khatri (Punjabi Khatri) is a community consisting of only Suryavanshis (Sun Dynasty) and Chandravanshi (Lunar Dynasty). Only the Punjabi Khatris claim themselves and traced to be the direct or indirect descendants of King Ramachandra and King Krishanchandra, who are believed as the incarnation of Lord Vishnu.

This essay first describes how the question of Punjabi Khatri identity arose as part of colonial ethnology. It then briefly reviews the structure and the legends. Finally a hypothesis is proposed to explain the origin of the Khatri caste and its relationships:

2024年3月30日 · Jat and Khatri are distinct ethnic groups in India and Pakistan, with Jats traditionally associated with agriculture and landowning, while Khatris are known for their involvement in commerce, trade, and as skilled artisans.

2024年8月22日 · The Punjabi Khatri, often referred to as the Khatri community, hold a distinctive place in Indian society. Renowned for their rich history, entrepreneurial spirit, and cultural contributions, Khatris have significantly shaped the heritage of India.