Samant (or Saun, Saud) were the feudal kings of Doti, Nepal. The Saud title was given by the Raika king. During the reign of Raika king, Saud were ranked after king. it is known as the warrior kshatriya caste and found widely in Garhwal, Kumaon and western Nepal.
They use twenry surnames according to place. 1. Malasi Malla Saud (Claims as a Suryavanshi rajput) 2. Sunkoti Saud 3. Gora Saud 4. Katyuri Saud 5. Karudel Saud 6. Tebhare Saud 7. Timal Saud 8. Paltel Saud 9. Siyabani Saud 10.Kuskota Saud 11.Vanasi Saud 12.Amel Saud 13.Ghighidel Saud 14.Suma Saud 15.Deupadi Saud 16.Hati Saud 17.Puri Saud 18.Aalvi Saud 19.Vaalvi Saud 20.Sukili Saud