Kalal

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Castes of India
Kalal
Classification Kshatriya
Subdivisions 52 clans
Significant populations in Punjab (India), Haryana,

Himachal Pradesh, Delhi
Languages Punjabi and Hindi
Religions Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam.

Kalals are an ethnic group present mainly in Punjab, India also known as Ahluwalia because of the famous Kalals Sikh Misl leader Sardar Jassa Singh Ahluwalia.

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[edit] History and Traditions

Most prominent among the Kalals are the Ahluwalias which form a substantial proportion of this ethnic group. The word has originated from the fact that earlier the community used to distil liquor in the country side. The community got social standing only after Nawab Kapur Singh decided to accord misl(warrior) status on the community. Presently the community is one of the most prosperous and influential communities of Punjab.

[edit] Prominent Personalities

The following is the list of the prominent people from this community:

  • Jassa Singh Ahluwalia - Famous Sikh Misldar
  • Surendrajeet Singh Ahluwalia - Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (Upper House), Govt. of India [1986 - date.], Former Urban Development Minister, India. Former Parliamentary Affairs Minister, India.
  • Montek Singh Ahluwalia - Prominent Indian economist.
  • Premindra Singh Bhagat - Lt. General (Retd.) in the Indian Army and Victoria Cross winner.
  • Waris Ahluwalia - Hollywood Actor
  • Kiranjit Ahluwalia - Famous female figure portrayed by Ashwariya Rai in the film
  • Sonny Ahluwalia - Punjabi King during the era of the great bull.

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Their main business was to trade wine and alcohol. Now mostly Kalals of UP are migrated to USA and UK where they enjoy a very good status. They are educationally and financially very strong.

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