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this editing is based on various books and history of ahluwalias sardar jassa singh ahluwalia originally was not from kalal family but his wife was from the daughter of wine merchant
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Ahluwalias are one of the most progressive and proud community of Punjab. Ahluwalias are an elite community of Kshatriyas. Ahluwalias are renowned for energy, enterprise and obstinacy. Its an old proverb “Death may budge but they won’t”.Walia is shortform of Ahluwalia. Ahluwalias have abandoned their hereditary occupation Distillers and taken up agriculture,commerce,army,civil administration and other commodities. Ahluwalias are in more exalted commercial enterprise particularly in government service where many have achieved notable success. Some have achieved prominence in the army. Others have done so in literature and the universities, earning for themselves an acknowledged reputation as intellectuals.
[[Image:NJSA Samadhi.jpg|thumb|220px|Centre| [[Jassa Singh Ahluwalia]]'s [[Samādhi]] near [[Burj Baba Atal Sahib]], [[Amritsar]]. ]]
[[Image:Ahluwalia Quila.jpg|thumb|220px|Centre|Ahluwalia Fort]]
[[Image:Coat of arms of Kapurthala State.jpg|thumb|220px|Centre|The Royal Coat of arms of [[Kapurthala State]]]]
'''Ahluwalia''' ({{lang-pa|ਅਹਲੂਵਾਲਿਆ <small>([[Gurmukhi]])</small>, {{Nastaliq|اہلوالیہ}} <small>([[Shahmukhi]])</small>, अहलुवालिया <small>([[Devanagari]])</small>}}) is an adoptive name of the Kalal Caste<ref>Journal of Sikh studies, Volumes 23-24,Page 74,</ref><ref>Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics: Part 22 - Page 509,James Hastings,</ref><ref>Panjab castes,Sir Denzil Ibbetson - 1916 - 349 pages,</ref><ref>Beyond Boundaries : A Search for Unlimited Powers of Mind Along ... - Page 114,</ref><ref>Life and times of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia,1989 - 48 pages</ref><ref>http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/ahluwalia.html</ref><ref>http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/sikh-martyrs/sikh-martyrs-sardar-jassa-singh-ahluwalia</ref>, as [[Jassa Singh Ahluwalia]] was originally kalal<ref>Journal of Sikh studies, Volumes 23-24,Page 74,</ref><ref>Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics: Part 22 - Page 509,James Hastings,</ref><ref>Panjab castes,Sir Denzil Ibbetson - 1916 - 349 pages,</ref><ref>Beyond Boundaries : A Search for Unlimited Powers of Mind Along ... - Page 114,</ref><ref>Life and times of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia,1989 - 48 pages</ref><ref>http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/ahluwalia.html</ref><ref>http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/sikh-martyrs/sikh-martyrs-sardar-jassa-singh-ahluwalia</ref> many from the community began using it as their surname thus starting the Ahluwalia caste. The Ahluwalia last name today has been adopted by Hindu's, but most are Punjabis of the kalal caste<ref>Journal of Sikh studies, Volumes 23-24,Page 74,</ref><ref>Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics: Part 22 - Page 509,James Hastings,</ref><ref>Panjab castes,Sir Denzil Ibbetson - 1916 - 349 pages,</ref><ref>Beyond Boundaries : A Search for Unlimited Powers of Mind Along ... - Page 114,</ref><ref>Life and times of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia,1989 - 48 pages</ref><ref>http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/ahluwalia.html</ref><ref>http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/sikh-martyrs/sikh-martyrs-sardar-jassa-singh-ahluwalia</ref>.
==History and traditions==
==History and traditions==
The term Ahluwalia came into use after the rise of a resident of the Ahlu village (located 11 miles S.E. of [[Lahore]]), [[Jassa Singh Ahluwalia]], who was born into a kalal familiy.<ref>Journal of Sikh studies, Volumes 23-24,Page 74,</ref><ref>Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics: Part 22 - Page 509,James Hastings,</ref><ref>Panjab castes,Sir Denzil Ibbetson - 1916 - 349 pages,</ref><ref>Beyond Boundaries : A Search for Unlimited Powers of Mind Along ... - Page 114,</ref><ref>Life and times of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia,1989 - 48 pages</ref><ref>http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/ahluwalia.html</ref><ref>http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/sikh-martyrs/sikh-martyrs-sardar-jassa-singh-ahluwalia</ref> A misldar (commander of the [[Misl]]) of the [[Sikh Empire]] of Punjab he was the first Ahluwalia or Walia. Hence his descendants and followers came to be known by Ahluwalia or Walia in urban areas. Later, descendants of other non-Sikh residents of the village also started using Ahluwalia, now a sizable community among [[Punjabis]]. They belong to kalal community<ref>Journal of Sikh studies, Volumes 23-24,Page 74,</ref><ref>Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics: Part 22 - Page 509,James Hastings,</ref><ref>Panjab castes,Sir Denzil Ibbetson - 1916 - 349 pages,</ref><ref>Beyond Boundaries : A Search for Unlimited Powers of Mind Along ... - Page 114,</ref><ref>Life and times of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia,1989 - 48 pages</ref><ref>http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/ahluwalia.html</ref><ref>http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/sikh-martyrs/sikh-martyrs-sardar-jassa-singh-ahluwalia</ref>.
The term Ahluwalia came into use after the rise of a resident of the Ahlu village (located 11 miles S.E. of [[Lahore]]), [[Jassa Singh Ahluwalia]], who was born into a kalal familiy.<ref>Journal of Sikh studies, Volumes 23-24,Page 74,</ref><ref>Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics: Part 22 - Page 509,James Hastings,</ref><ref>Panjab castes,Sir Denzil Ibbetson - 1916 - 349 pages,</ref><ref>Beyond Boundaries : A Search for Unlimited Powers of Mind Along ... - Page 114,</ref><ref>Life and times of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia,1989 - 48 pages</ref><ref>http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/ahluwalia.html</ref><ref>http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/sikh-martyrs/sikh-martyrs-sardar-jassa-singh-ahluwalia</ref> A misldar (commander of the [[Misl]]) of the [[Sikh Empire]] of Punjab he was the first Ahluwalia or Walia. Hence his descendants and followers came to be known by Ahluwalia or Walia in urban areas. Later, descendants of other non-Sikh residents of the village also started using Ahluwalia, now a sizable community among [[Punjabis]]. They belong to kalal community<ref>Journal of Sikh studies, Volumes 23-24,Page 74,</ref><ref>Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics: Part 22 - Page 509,James Hastings,</ref><ref>Panjab castes,Sir Denzil Ibbetson - 1916 - 349 pages,</ref><ref>Beyond Boundaries : A Search for Unlimited Powers of Mind Along ... - Page 114,</ref><ref>Life and times of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia,1989 - 48 pages</ref><ref>http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/ahluwalia.html</ref><ref>http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/sikh-martyrs/sikh-martyrs-sardar-jassa-singh-ahluwalia</ref>.

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Ahluwalias are one of the most progressive and proud community of Punjab. Ahluwalias are an elite community of Kshatriyas. Ahluwalias are renowned for energy, enterprise and obstinacy. Its an old proverb “Death may budge but they won’t”.Walia is shortform of Ahluwalia. Ahluwalias have abandoned their hereditary occupation Distillers and taken up agriculture,commerce,army,civil administration and other commodities. Ahluwalias are in more exalted commercial enterprise particularly in government service where many have achieved notable success. Some have achieved prominence in the army. Others have done so in literature and the universities, earning for themselves an acknowledged reputation as intellectuals.

History and traditions

The term Ahluwalia came into use after the rise of a resident of the Ahlu village (located 11 miles S.E. of Lahore), Jassa Singh Ahluwalia, who was born into a kalal familiy.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7] A misldar (commander of the Misl) of the Sikh Empire of Punjab he was the first Ahluwalia or Walia. Hence his descendants and followers came to be known by Ahluwalia or Walia in urban areas. Later, descendants of other non-Sikh residents of the village also started using Ahluwalia, now a sizable community among Punjabis. They belong to kalal community[8][9][10][11][12][13][14].

Ahluwalia Chiefs

Kapurthala 1777 Kapurthala state founded Rulers (title Sardar) Ahluwalia dynasty

  • 1777 – 20 Oct 1783 Jassa Singh (1718–1783)
  • 20 Oct 1783–1801 Bagh Singh (1747–1801)

Rajas Ahluwalia dynasty

  • 1801 – 20 Oct 1837 Fateh Singh (1784–1837)
  • 20 Oct 1837 – 13 Sep 1852 Nihal Singh (1817–1852)
  • 13 Sep 1852 – 12 Mar 1861 Randhir Singh (1831–1870)

Rulers (title Raja-i Rajgan) Ahluwalia dynasty

  • 12 Mar 1861 – 2 Apr 1870 Randhir Singh (s.a.)
  • 2 Apr 1870 – 3 Sep 1877 Kharrak Singh (1850–1877)
  • 3 Sep 1877 – 12 Dec 1911 Jagatjit Singh Bahadur (1872–1949)

Maharaja Ahluwalia dynasty

Gotras under Ahluwalias

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Major-General H.H. Farzand-i-Dilband Rasikh- al-Iqtidad-i-Daulat-i-Inglishia, Raja-i-Rajagan, Maharaja Sir Jagatjit Singh, Bahadur, Maharaja of Kapurthala, GCSI, GCIE, GBE

Regal Ahluwalias

Prominent Ahluwalias

  • charanjit singh walia - MEMBER PARLIAMENT 1985 FROM PATIALA

Ahluwalia Ikons

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Sultan ul Quam Nawab Jassa Singh Ahluwalia
  • Justice Jagdish Singh Khehar, judge Supreme Court of India will be the first Sikh Chief Justice of India
  • S. S. Ahluwalia – Member of Parliament, (1986 – Present)
  • Montek Singh Ahluwalia – Former World Bank economist and Deputy-Chairman of Planning Commission of India.[16]
  • H. P. S. Ahluwalia – Mountaineer. He climbed Mt. Everest on 29 May 1965. In Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 he was injured and confined to the wheel chair. He set up Indian Spinal Injury Society in 1993. He was awarded Padma Bhushan award in 2002. Major Ahluwalia is also the chairman of Rehabilitation Council of India and is a recipient of several awards like Padamshree, Arjuna award, National Award for the best work done in the field of Disability, order of the Khalsa (Nissan A Khalsa). He has written several books like ‘Higher than Everest’, ‘Beyond the Himalayas’, ‘Everest is within you’.[17]
  • Kiranjit Ahluwalia – Famous female figure portrayed by Ashwariya Rai in the film Provoked.[18]
  • Vijay Kumar Ahluwalia – General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Command, Indian Army
  • Pran Sikand – prominent film actor
  • Vijay Karan Singh Ahluwalia-prominent model justice kanwaljit singh ahluwalia judge punjab and haryana high court

Dr.Alok Singh, Hon'ble Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh Sh.Harbhagwan Singh, Ex.AG,Hon'ble Judge, Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh Sh.Arun Walia, A.A.G. Punjab & Haryana High Court, Chandigarh Dr.Ashok Walia, Health Minister, Government of DElhi Mrs.Kiran Walia, Cabinet Minister, Delhi

References

  1. ^ Journal of Sikh studies, Volumes 23-24,Page 74,
  2. ^ Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics: Part 22 - Page 509,James Hastings,
  3. ^ Panjab castes,Sir Denzil Ibbetson - 1916 - 349 pages,
  4. ^ Beyond Boundaries : A Search for Unlimited Powers of Mind Along ... - Page 114,
  5. ^ Life and times of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia,1989 - 48 pages
  6. ^ http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/ahluwalia.html
  7. ^ http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/sikh-martyrs/sikh-martyrs-sardar-jassa-singh-ahluwalia
  8. ^ Journal of Sikh studies, Volumes 23-24,Page 74,
  9. ^ Encyclopedia of Religion and Ethics: Part 22 - Page 509,James Hastings,
  10. ^ Panjab castes,Sir Denzil Ibbetson - 1916 - 349 pages,
  11. ^ Beyond Boundaries : A Search for Unlimited Powers of Mind Along ... - Page 114,
  12. ^ Life and times of Jassa Singh Ahluwalia,1989 - 48 pages
  13. ^ http://www.sikh-history.com/sikhhist/warriors/ahluwalia.html
  14. ^ http://www.allaboutsikhs.com/sikh-martyrs/sikh-martyrs-sardar-jassa-singh-ahluwalia
  15. ^ Welcome to Walia.com – Connecting Walias Worldwide
  16. ^ Planning Commission : About Us: Dy. Chairman : Montek Singh Ahluwalia Profile
  17. ^ Indian Spinal Injuries Centre – Chairman
  18. ^ Meet Kiranjit Ahluwalia -The Woman Who Inspired Rai's Provoked

See also

References

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