Jinkara

The Jinkara are a Rajput clan found in the state of Gujarat in India. They are also known as Jhikara.[1]

Origin

The Jinkara or Jhikara as petty land owner Rajput. who even work in their fields but do not allow their women-folk to work. Jinkara are said to have once sold themselves as mercenaries in the army of the Rajput chiefs. They acquired their name on account of the dependent status, as they were said say "jee" to their employers. The word "jee" means YES in the Gujarati language.[1]

Some Surname in Jinkara Rajput likely Chauhan Chavda Dabhi Dahima Dhummad Dodiya Mandora Padhiyar Parmar Rathod Shinol etc.Some Jikara Rajput origin from Rajasthan like Rathod, Chauhan, Mandora, Vanaar etc...

See also

References

  1. 1 2 The Rajputs of Saurashtra by Virbhadra Singhji Sangam Books


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