Khatri
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Khatri is a caste originating from the Malwa and Majha areas of Punjab region of the Indian Subcontinent that is predominantly found in India, and in small numbers in Pakistan. The Khatris claim they
Khatri nobleman in Kitab-i Tasrih al-Aqvam by James Skinner (1778–1841)
Mehtab Chand of Burdwan, c. 1860-65
ca. 19th century, paint on paper A military procession of Hari Singh Nalwa (1791–1837), one of the greatest generals of the Sikh Empire. The military procession depicted is led by two horsemen carrying battle standards
Photograph of a Hindu Khatri man of Lahore c. 1859-1869
Bhatia caste
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Bhatia is a group of people and a caste found in Punjab, Rajasthan, Sindh and Gujarat regions of India and Pakistan. Traditionally, they have been a trading and merchant community. The Bhatias, Lohana
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…castes" who owned 43% of the looms. The Khatris specialised in silk, while the Padmasalis in cotton weaving. In the early 19th century, the Khatris, Bhatias and Lohanas were the main trading castes in Rajasthan, Delhi, Agra, Sind and Punjab. Banking, trading and business were considered "traditional occupations…
Bhatia men in western India (c. 1855-1862)
Bhatia women in western India (c. 1855-1862)
The Battle of Muktsar, in which 12% of known soldiers were Bhatias.
The oldest temple of Gulf was constructed by Bhatias of Thatta, Sindh in 1817.