Bhalothia

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Bhalothia is Gotra (clan) of Jats found in Rajasthan and Haryana originated from village Bhaloth in district Jhunjhunu of Rajasthan in India. The village was named after great warrior Bhal.[citation needed] They are considered to be the descendants of Jangu. [1]

The surname "Bhalotia" or "Bhalothia" is also used by people whose ancestors lived in Dhani Bhaloth (village Bhaloth). They may or may not be Jats. For example, a small population of Marwaris and Agarwals also uses the surname.

References

  1. ↑ Dr.Mahendra Singh Arya, Dharmpal Singh Dudee, Kishan Singh Faujdar & Vijendra Singh Narwar (1998). आधुनिक जाट इतिहास [Ādhunik Jat Itihasa] (The modern history of Jats) (in Hindi). Agra: Jaypal Agencies. p. 273. 
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