Kundu

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The Kundu is a gotra (clan) of Jats found in India.[1] It may also refer to a surname of Kastha class of Baidya community Of Bengal.[2]

History

In Northern India most of the Kundu's are associated with soldiering and agriculture.[citation needed]. A city named Kundila is mentioned in Mahabharata, the inhabitants of this were known as Kundu. They are also mentioned as descendants of Rishi Kondilya.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Dr Ompal Singh Tugania: Jat samudāy ke pramukh Ādhār bindu, Jaypal Agencies, Agra 2004 (Page 7-8)
  2. ↑ Dr.K.K.Debnath. "Evolution Of Baidya Community Of Bengal - Its Origin And Development". esamskriti.com. Retrieved 30 December 2013. 
  3. ↑ Dr.Mahendra Singh Arya, Dharmpal Singh Dudee, Kishan Singh Faujdar & Vijendra Singh Narwar (1998). Ādhunik Jat Itihasa (The modern history of Jats). Agra: Jaypal Agencies. p. 229. 

External links

  • Kundu Detailed Information on Rediff pages.
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