Malhotra
| Malhotra | |
|---|---|
| Classification | Dhai Ghar |
| Religions | Hinduism and Sikhism |
| Languages | Punjabi |
| Country | India and Pakistan |
Malhotra is a Khatri family surname originating from Northern India today straddling India and Pakistan.
Along with the Khanna and Kapoor clans, the Malhotra (Mehra, Mehrotra and Mehlotra may also be included) clan forms the Dhai Ghar ("21⁄2 families"), that later expanded into the char ghar of the Khatri clan hierarchy. The Malhotra Clan has expanded from modern-day India and Pakistan around the globe.
References
- The Indian Diaspora in Central Asia and Its Trade, 1550–1900 by Scott Cameron Levi.
- http://www.rbi.org.in/scripts/governors.aspx
- Tony McClenaghan, Indian Princely Medals: A record of the Orders, Decorations and Medals of the Indian Princely States. Lancer Publications, Spantech & Lancer, New Delhi, 1996.