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Manchanda (surname)
[edit]Manchanda is a surname found predominantly in northern India, especially in the states of Punjab, Haryana, and Delhi. The surname is associated with a number of Hindu communities, and its origins have been described in different ways across regional and historical contexts.[1]
Community Identification
[edit]According to community traditions and oral genealogies, some lineages bearing the Manchanda surname identify as part of the Rajput community and associate themselves with the Kshatriya varna of Hindu society.[2] These traditions trace the community’s ancestry to the Suryavansha (Solar Dynasty), which is historically linked to figures such as Lord Rama and King Ikshvaku.
This identification is largely based on cultural and familial narratives within the community. It is reflected in the usage of Rajput titles and adherence to Rajput customs in certain regions. However, the association has not been universally documented in scholarly or government classification systems.
Khatri and Regional Variations
[edit]In some historical and regional records, the surname has also been found among Khatri families, particularly in Punjab, where caste nomenclature and roles have undergone shifts over time. The Khatri caste is traditionally associated with commerce and administration, and some surnames, including Manchanda, appear in both contexts depending on lineage and locality.[3]
Gotras
[edit]Individuals with the Manchanda surname may belong to various gotras, including Shandilya, Jamadagni, Gautama, Atri, Kashyapa and Vasishta. Gotras are traditionally used to denote ancestral lineage and regulate matrimonial alliances within Hindu society.[4]
Geographic and Diaspora Presence
[edit]The surname is most prevalent in the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, Rajasthan, and western Uttar Pradesh. Due to migration, Manchanda families are also found in diaspora communities in countries such as the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Manchanda Family History. Ancestry.com. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Manchanda Heritage Portal. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
- ^ Bayly, Susan. Caste, Society and Politics in India from the Eighteenth Century to the Modern Age. Cambridge University Press, 1999.
- ^ Kane, P.V. History of Dharmasastra. Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute.
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