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Lohana Surnames (Alphabetically) & Roots Lohana Surnames (Alphabetically) Aadatiya, Aade, Abhani, Acam, Adaliya, Adatia, Adhia, Ahya, Ajebiya, Akhani, Alani, Almadi, Amblani, Amdavadi, Amlani, Anadkat, Asari, Badayani, Badiani, Badiyani, Bagdai, Baldev, Baliya, Bapari, Barai, Barcha, Baru, Batavia, Bathia, Bathiya, Bhagde, Bhagdev, Bhatecha, Bhayani, Bhimdev, Bhimjayani, Bhinda, Bhinde, Bhojani, Bhupta, Bhuptani, Bimani, Bodani, Boriya, Buddhadev, Bundiyani, Chag, Chandan, Chandarana, Chandarani, Chande, Chande(Is, Chandeadupotra, Chandeparpotra, Chandeputra), Chandibhamar, Chandrani, Chandwani, Chatwani, Chetwani, Chhotai, Cholani, Cholera, Choraba, Chotai, Chothai, Chug, Common, Daiya, Dakhkhani, Dantani, Dasani, Dashani, Dattani, Davada, Davda, Daxini, Deshi, Devani, Dhairi, Dhalani, Dhamecha, Dhanecha, Dhinga, Dhirai, Dhokai, Dhruna, Dhupeliya, Dutta, Gadhiya, Gadit, Gajani, Ganatra, Gandecha, Gandha, Gangdev, Gangvani, Gatecha, Gesota, Ghebariya, Ghela, Ghelani, Ghenani, Ghiya, Gokani, Goklani, Gotecha, Govani, Hadani, Halani, Harkhani, HindiSota, Hindocha, Hinduja, Hinga, Jarejani, Jasani, Jaswani, Jataniya, Javani, Jivarajani, Jobanputra, Kachchela, Kachela, Kakkad, Kanabar, Kanani, Kanchela, Kapdi, Karia, Kariya, Kariyani, Kataria, Kathrani, Katira, Kesariya, Khagram, Khakhar, Khakhariya, Khakhkhar, Khalpada, Khandhadiya, Kharsani, Khatani, Khimani, Khiraiya, Khiya, Khoda, Kikani, Kotak, Kotecha, Kothari, Kundalia, Kundaliya, Laghani, Lakhani, Lakhdhir, Lalseta, Lukha, Lukka, Madecha, Madhvani, Madhwani, Madiya, Madlani, Magecha, Maharuda, Mainthia, Majithia, Majithia/Majethia, Makhecha, Makhkhija, Mala, Malani, Mandalmijar, Mandhai, Manek, Mansata, Maruda, Marutada, Masarani, Masaru, Mashru, Mata, Mathrani, Matrawadiya, Mavani, Meghani, Mendha, Mensan,Mithani, Mirani, Modi, Mohanputra, Morjaria, Mukdani, Mulani, Nagecha, Nagrecha, Nandani, Naram, Nathavani, Nathwani, Odhiya, Ondhiya, Otaradi, Oundiha, Pabari, Pajwani, Palan, Panchani, Panchmatiya, Pandhi, Pandit, Panditpotra, Panpai, Parabiya, Parekh, Pariyani, Parkariya, Pastani, Pattani, Pau, Paun, Paw, Pawagadhi, Phulvardhawa, Pobaru, Ponda, Popat, Prashnani, Premani, Pujara,Rach,Rachchha, Rachura, Radhwani, Radia, Radiya, Raichana, Raichhada, Raichura, Raimagiya, Raithatha, Raivadera, Raiyani, Raiyareli, Raja, Rajani, Rajdev, Rajpopat, Ramani, Rana, Rangpuriya, Ratani, Ratnadharya, Ravani, Ravasia, Raveshiya, Raychadda, Raychanda, Rayjada, Raykada, Raykundaliya, Raythaththa, Rudhani, Rughani, Rupabhinda, Rupani, Ruparel, Ruparelia, Ruperlia, Ruteshwar, Sachdev, Sadharani, Sadrani, Samani, Sameta, Sanghani, Sata, Sait, Satwani, Satyadev, Savajupani, Savani, Savjani, Sayani, Sayata, Sejpal, Selani, Seyaraliya, Shaycha, Shingala, Shivjavani, Simriya, Sodha, Somaiya, Someshvar, Sonaiya, Sonchhatra, Sonecha, Sonpal, Suba, Subarana, Suchak, Suchde, Suchdev, Sunthaniya, Tanna, Tannarana, Tejura, Thacker, Thakaraar, Thakerar, Thakkar, Thakker, Thakker, Thakrar, Thinga, Thobhani, Thoda, Tholera, Trikmani, Udvani, Ukeda, Unadkat, Vachhani, Vadera, Vaghani, Vajani, Vanjara, Vasani, Vasant, Vassant, Vithalani,Sakariya Overview Originally Lohanas were a prominent community of the Kshatriya Rajput 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 enganged into mercantile occupations. Some of the Lohanas converted to Sunni Islam, they are called Memon (Gujarati: મેમણ). Ismaili Dai' Pir Sadardin converted many of them to the Ismaili sect of Islam. They are known as "Khoja". In Punjab Lohanas are also referred as Labanas. History Early History The Lohanas trace their roots in history right up to the emergence of Aryas (Aryans) in the Indian sub-continent. According to Puranic (ancient Indian texts of lore and legends) sources the Aryan civilization was established by king Ishaku (Ikshvaku) some two or three millennia before Christ (BC). His 22nd descendant(Ref: Valmiki Ramayan; Balkand Sarg 70 shlok 38 to 43;) was the great king Raghu, a great conqueror, who established the Rahguvansh Dynasty. Lohanas' history begins with king Raghu, who belonged to the Suryavanshi lineage, so called because they worshiped the Sun (Surya). Raghu's 14th Descendant was Sri Ram(Valmk Ramayan Balkand sarg 70); his younger three Brothers being being Bharat,Laxman,and Shatrughna. Sri Ram is the hero of Ramayana. Rama, is of course an Avatar or God-incarnate of Lord Vishnu, the protector of the Universe according to Vedic or Hindu mythology. Lord Rama divided his vast kingdom into eight parts, giving one each to his and his three brothers' eight children. Elder of Ram's two sons was [Kush, who was given a (Dakshin Kaushal), which was in the Gangetic basin.Descendants of Kush are known as KUSHWAHA. His younger son Luv was given the North (uttar Kaushala) of his kingdom (Refer :Valmk Ramayan Uttar Kand sarg 107], which came to be, called Luvalka or Luv's land consisting of present day Lahore (Pakistan) as it's Capital. Luv is portrayed in the Ramayana as a great warrior. In one of the episodes of the Ramayana even though he is a mere boy in the hermitage, he brings the entire army of his father Lord Rama (under the command of his uncle Laxman) to a standstill by the prowess at archery (of course along with his older brother Kush). His descendants too were cast in the same mould, but they were not satisfied with Luvalka and pushed to the west and annexed today's Afghanistan and adjoining areas. Around 580 BC., when king Bimbisara ruled over Bharat (India), the society came to be divided into different communities based on their occupation. One of their communities was called Kshatriyas and King Luv's descendants were classed with them and came to be known as Luvanam, which was also referred to as Luvana. The Luvanas from Loharghat became known as Loharana (masters of swords; or iron ("Loha") chiefs ("Rana")), which later became Lohana. Chinese traveller Fa-hien, who visited India between 414 and 399 B.C., calls Lohanas a brave community ruling the northwest territory of India,[1] in his diary. Another Chinese traveler, Kurmang who came in the eleventh century A.D. speaks of a Lohana kingdom as a mighty power. Historian Burton writes Lohanas were brave people and says they were spread over today's Baluchistan (Pakistan), Afghanistan and eastern fringes of Central Asia. Col. Todd, who delved into history of Rajasthan, describes Lohanas as the oldest Kshatriya community. From Fa-hien downward all paid tribute to the Lohanas as brave. The likely reason for this bravery is that they were the first line of defense for the Indian subcontinent in the direct path of invaders from northwest like Persians, Macedonians, Huns, Mughals, etc. Meanwhile, Muhammad established Islam. His followers spread out in different directions to preach his religion and in due course they turned East towards India. Between the 7th and 11th century the Lohanas held their grounds in Afghanistan, blocking the advent of Islam eastwards. In the 11th century, they finally had to fall back and moved initially to the Sindh province of today's Pakistan, where again for over two centuries they provided the frontline of defense against the invading hordes. Finally, at the turn of the 13th century, the Loharana king, Chahir Ray, was betrayed by his confidant Kualnger of the Brahmin Narsvat community, who turned traitor for a large fortune in gold and gems. The Lohana kingdom disintegrated into smaller segments. After the community split, a new leader emerged who again unified the Lohanas. Veer Jashraj, who is revered as Veer Dada Jashraj, was born in the city of Lohar (today's Lahore in Pakistan), which was the capital of Lohargadh. His domain extended from Lahore to Multan (also in Pakistan today). As the folklore goes, Mongol invader Changez Khan, attacked Multan and was killed by Dada Jashraj, Rana of Lohargadh. A plaque in Chinese language on the great Khan's grave says "Killed by Rana Jashraj of Lohergadh". This finds mention in Mongol folklore, which say, "King of Mongols was killed by Mirana, the tiger of Multan fort". His descendants who proudly carry the surname of 'Mirana' preserve the memory of this great warrior king. Dada Jashraj was also treacherously killed when only 28 - a life so short but full of heroic deeds. After the death of Dada Jashraj, the decline of Lohana kingdom began and their reign at Lohargadh ended. King Dahir ruled for a while from Narayankot (today's Hyderabad, Sindh). After his demise in a war against Muslims, Narayankot and Sindh fell to Muslims. It was around this time that some Lohanas were forcefully converted to Islam. Recent history In 1422 AD, 700 Lohana families comprising of some 6178 individuals, capitulated under Muslim threat and converted to Islam at the hands of one Saiyed Yusuffuddin Qadri in Thatta Sindh - these are now known as Memons. It was around this time, that Uderolal who is revered as Jhulelal (by Sindhis) or Dariyalal (by Gujaratis), son of Ratanchand Thakur and Mata Devki of Nasarpur, about 90 miles from Narayankot (now Hyderabad, Sindh) took on the mantle of Lohana leadership. Uderolal fought with Muslim chief Mirkshah, and initiated him into the true meaning of religion. Uderolal won the freedom of religion for Hindus from the Muslim rulers and devoted the rest of his life to spiritual and community service. Today Uderolal is revered as Jhulelal, the patron saint of Sindhis, both Hindus and Muslims who visit the site of his samadhi. The Lohanas felt their identity was increasingly threatened in Sindh and they began to migrate towards Kutchchh, Saurashtra, Gujarat and even as far as Thailand [2]. In Gujarati, Lohanas performing the puja (ritual worship) of Dariyalal are known as Pujaras and Dariyalal's descendants as Ratnani. Famous warriors once, Gujarati Lohanas took to trade and business. However, their mettle as warriors past was again tested in 1764, when Gulam Shah Kora attacked Kutchchh and they had to account for themselves in the battle of Zora. Lohana women fought alongside their men in this battle and the land of Kutchchh is strewn with memorial stones marking the deaths of brave Lohanas. A saying in Gujarati eulogies Lohana women thus: Only Rajputani, Loharani and Miyanai bring forth gem of children.