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==Origins== |
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The Matharu clan originated from [[ |
The Matharu clan originated from [[Abkhazia]]. They were eventually accepted into the [[Tarkhan]] community taking up carpentry . |
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They were skilled artisans in the craft of [[woodwork]], ivory and ebony [[inlay]] work and ironcraft. |
They were skilled artisans in the craft of [[woodwork]], ivory and ebony [[inlay]] work and ironcraft. |
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Scholars such as [[H. A. Rose]]<ref>''A Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North-West Provinces'', compiled by H. A. Rose</ref> believe that they are descended from the [[Saka]]s, the [[Kushan]]s and the [[Huns]]. According to the [[Manu Smriti]], the Sakas are originally of [[Kshatriya]] descent. |
Scholars such as [[H. A. Rose]]<ref>''A Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North-West Provinces'', compiled by H. A. Rose</ref> believe that they are descended from the [[Saka]]s, the [[Kushan]]s and the [[Huns]]. According to the [[Manu Smriti]], the Sakas are originally of [[Kshatriya]] descent. |
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The Matharu [[List of Jat clans of West Punjab|clans of West Punjab]] claim [[Jadaun]] (also spelt Jadon) ancestry from [[Rajput]]s. They are found in Sialkot, Narowal, Gujranwala, Hoshiarpur, Jalandhar and Patiala districts. In Hindu culture, the Jadaun are a clan (gotra) of Chandravanshi (Yaduvanshi) Rajputs found in North India and Pakistan. |
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Matharus also have historical connection with [[Nanda#Among people of Tarkhan (Punjab) tribe|Nanda]] and are also mentioned [[Lions of Punjab]].{{clarify|date=June 2010}} |
Matharus also have historical connection with [[Nanda#Among people of Tarkhan (Punjab) tribe|Nanda]] and are also mentioned [[Lions of Punjab]].{{clarify|date=June 2010}} |
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Matharu or Matharoo (ਮਠਾੜੂ in Gurmukhī script) is a prominent Sikh clan belonging to the Ramgarhia and Jat tribe.
Etymology
The word Matharu originated from the Sanskrit word mathar which means "stanchion".[citation needed]
Origins
The Matharu clan originated from Abkhazia. They were eventually accepted into the Tarkhan community taking up carpentry .
They were skilled artisans in the craft of woodwork, ivory and ebony inlay work and ironcraft.
Scholars such as H. A. Rose[1] believe that they are descended from the Sakas, the Kushans and the Huns. According to the Manu Smriti, the Sakas are originally of Kshatriya descent.
Matharus also have historical connection with Nanda and are also mentioned Lions of Punjab.[clarification needed]
Famous Matharus
- Talvin Singh Matharu[2][3][4] (born 1970), British musician
- Kiran Matharu (born 1989), British sportswoman
References
- ^ A Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North-West Provinces, compiled by H. A. Rose
- ^ http://www.last.fm/music/Talvin+Singh
- ^ www.islandrecords.co.uk/group_artists.php?id=41
- ^ www.wayango.com/talvin-singh/bio/