Dhariwal
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Dhariwal धारीवाल) are a clan of Jats in India.
[edit] History
One branch of the Mudgals was called Dharan. Later on, these people were known as Dhariwals.
Chandragupta II married his daughter, Prabhavati with Rudrasena II of the Vakataka dynasty of Central India. Rudrasena II died fortuitously after a very short reign in 390 AD, following which Prabhavati ruled as a regent on behalf of her two sons. She has given her gotra as Dharan.
Sardar Jai Singh Dhariwal was included in twelve misls of the Sikhs.
[edit] Other meaning
Dhariwal is a small town in border district of Gurdaspur, Punjab. Situated on National Highway No.15, 50 km from Amritsar to Pathankot. The town was once renowned for its Woolens as New Egerton Woolen Mills of British India Company was in operation since 1920. The trade name of woolens was Lal Imli- Dhariwal with a trademark of "SHEEP". IT also means Lion & Lioness
[edit] References
- Ram Swarup Joon: History of Jats, India
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