Bhatt
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Bhatt meaning a priest is a surname common in most parts of India. It is found commonly in the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and some parts of Uttar Pradesh.
[edit] History
Bhatts were known to keep genealogies of Rajput kings. The most common surnames for the Bhatt caste are Brahmbhatt, Shakdwipi and Barot.
The earliest reference of Bhatt can be found in Chandragupta's empire. In Mudrarakshasa, while describing different divisions in Chandragupta's army, a reference can be found to Bhatt-Bala. Here Bala means a division, hence Bhatt-Bala would mean a division composed of Bhatt.
A predominantly Hindu last name, it is commonly found in the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar,Gujarat, and Uttarakhand. Among the communities in India with this last name are the Bhattmewada Brahmins , Avdichya Brahmins and the Smartha Brahmins.
==Notable persons==
- Aryabhata,
- Bana Bhatt, 7th century Sanskrit scholar
- Vishwa Mohan Bhatt
- Chimanlal Bhatt
- Sneh Bhatt
- (RAM LAL BHATT),BAAN BHATT AWARDEE
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