Naru Rajput
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The Naru are a Rajput
tribe, found in Punjab
, Pakistan
.With the exception perhaps of the Manj
, the Naru were the most widespread of the Hill Rajputs; their ancient head-quarters were the districts of Jalandhar
and Hoshiarpur
.
claim that their ancestor was a Surajbansi (Suryavanshi) Rajput of Muttra, named Nipal Chand, descended from Raja Ram Chand. He was converted in the time of Mahmud of Ghazni
and took the name of Naru Shah. Naru Shah settled at Mau in Jalandhar
, whence his son, Ratan Pal, founded Phillaur
hence founded the four Naru pargana
s of Hariana, Bajwara, Sham Chaurasi and Ghorewaha
in Hoshiarpur
and that of Bahram in Jullunder. The chief men of these parganas are still called Rai or Rana. Some kept Brahmans of the Baadeo got.
Mahmud of Ghazni
conquered the country on both sides of the Sutlej River, and placed Talochar in charge of it. After leaving Mau he made Bajwara his capital, but the attacks made on him by the hill chiefs compelled him to invoke Mahmud’s aid, and Pathan troops were sent him who were cantoned along the foot of the Siwaliks and are still settled there. Rana Sihra, Naru Khan’s descendant in the fifth generation, returned to Ajudhia, whence Talochar had come, and re-conquered his ancient kingdom, over which he appointed a viceroy. He died at his way back to Punjab
at Sunam. His third descendant, Rana Mal, had five sons - Kilcha, Bhoja, Dhuni, Massa and Jassa, who divided the territory. Kilcha got the Hariana ilaqa with 750 villages, including Nandachuar, Bahram, Bulhowal, with the title of Tika. Bhoja got Bajwara, Sham Chaurasi, Ahrana, Ajram, Baroti and their dependent villages. Dhuni got the Dhuniat, i.e., Patti, Khanaura, Muna, Badla, Harta, Mukhliana, Phaglana, matiana, etc. Naru Khan’s grandson Baripal had already seized Bhangala, and Dasuya.
Basically, naru rajputs are surajbansi rajputs. Historically they are from Rajastan and many of them now living in punjab. They are now mostly Muslims. Some are in Pakistan and a few are living in India. In Pakistan they mostly found in Sialkot, Lahore, shiekhupura, gujranwala, Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Okara, Depalpur and Faisalabad. Large numbers of Naru live in the city of Faisalabad, large numbers are related with textile business, some are doctors, lawyers, and they are called Rana and Rao. 6500 to 7500 population of Naru settled in Chak 561/G.B Tehsil Jaranwala District Faisalabad, especially in a villages of sub-division Samundari which is called Nara Dada and Chak # 137 GB (Nanak Kot). These Narus migrated from India in 1947. Nara Dada is undoubtedly one of the biggest villages with all the population belonging to sub-cast Naru. Naru from Mianwali are living in {musakhel} and {shehbaz khel} villages for over 100 years, and they are called Maliks of Mianwali. Many Naru living in Mianwali city are rich and in the transport business. Some Narus are living in Naruwala village in Tehsil Kalurkot District Bhakkar. Some are settled in Sindh province. They use the title Malik. In Sialkot
they are mostly found in Pasrur Tehsil
. Naru Rajputs of Pasrur claim that their ancestors belong to the royal family of Rajastan. Naru is the sub name of Raja Nipal Chand who captured the Phillaur
fort in Ludhiana. Some of Narus migrated towards Punjab after the Partition of India
and some settled there. In Pakistan some are in politics and serving in armed forces.
After the partition of India
, all the Muslim Naru Rajputs moved into Pakistan
. But others who were Sikh and Hindu stayed in India
.
Narus have close links with Kachawa and Sisodia
royal clans.
s every year, in which they demonstrate their bravery.
Most Naru Rajputs are Muslims. In India there are some Hindu
and Sikh
Naru Rajputs.
Rana Sultan ahmed khan, Rana muhammad Aslam khan,Rana muhammad Akran khan,Rana Tahir Aslam(UK) Rana khawar sultan, Rana Waqar Akram,Rana AAmir Aslam Inspector Punjab Police Multan. Rana Tariq Aslam Msc(uk) LLM Rana AAmir Aslam (NAROO HOUSE) Public school road Multan 00923006365107, Rana Muhammad Usman Nasir Khan(0314-3077001)Faisalabad.
Rajput
A Rajput is a member of one of the patrilineal clans of western, central, northern India and in some parts of Pakistan. Rajputs are descendants of one of the major ruling warrior classes in the Indian subcontinent, particularly North India...
tribe, found in Punjab
Punjab region
The Punjab , also spelled Panjab |water]]s"), is a geographical region straddling the border between Pakistan and India which includes Punjab province in Pakistan and the states of the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and some northern parts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi...
, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
.With the exception perhaps of the Manj
Manj
Manj are a [Rajput/jat] sub-clan from the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. Basically they are agriculturalists.- The Indo-Aryan languages :...
, the Naru were the most widespread of the Hill Rajputs; their ancient head-quarters were the districts of Jalandhar
Jalandhar
Jalandhar is a city in Jalandhar District in the state of Punjab, India. It is located 144 km northwest of the state capital, Chandigarh...
and Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the fourth century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united into the greater state of Punjab....
.
History
The Narus of Hoshiarpur DistrictHoshiarpur District
Hoshiarpur District , is a district of Punjab state in northern India.In 2011, Hoshiarpur had population of 1,582,793 of which male and female were 806,921 and 775,872 respectively. There was change of 6.85 percent in the population compared to population as per 2001...
claim that their ancestor was a Surajbansi (Suryavanshi) Rajput of Muttra, named Nipal Chand, descended from Raja Ram Chand. He was converted in the time of Mahmud of Ghazni
Mahmud of Ghazni
Mahmud of Ghazni , actually ', was the most prominent ruler of the Ghaznavid dynasty who ruled from 997 until his death in 1030 in the eastern Iranian lands. Mahmud turned the former provincial city of Ghazni into the wealthy capital of an extensive empire which covered most of today's Iran,...
and took the name of Naru Shah. Naru Shah settled at Mau in Jalandhar
Jalandhar
Jalandhar is a city in Jalandhar District in the state of Punjab, India. It is located 144 km northwest of the state capital, Chandigarh...
, whence his son, Ratan Pal, founded Phillaur
Phillaur
Phillaur is a town and a municipal council in Jalandhar district in the Indian state of Punjab.- Overview :Phillaur is the railway junction on the border line of Ludhiana and Jalandhar Cantonment. It was a junction for Lohian and Ferozepur. In pre-partition days, it was the main timber market of...
hence founded the four Naru pargana
Pargana
A pargana is a former administrative unit of the Indian subcontinent, used primarily, but not exclusively, by the Muslim kingdoms.Parganas were introduced by the Delhi Sultanate, and the word is of Persian origin. As a revenue unit, a pargana consists of several mouzas, which are the smallest...
s of Hariana, Bajwara, Sham Chaurasi and Ghorewaha
Ghorewaha
Ghorewaha are a sub-clan of Rajputs in India and Pakistan who are descendants of Raja Hawaha , who became recognized for his equestrian prowess, hence the name "Ghorewaha" or "expert equestrian"....
in Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur
Hoshiarpur is a city and a municipal council in Hoshiarpur district in the Indian state of Punjab. It was founded, according to tradition, during the early part of the fourth century. In 1809 it was occupied by the forces of Maharaja Karanvir Singh and was united into the greater state of Punjab....
and that of Bahram in Jullunder. The chief men of these parganas are still called Rai or Rana. Some kept Brahmans of the Baadeo got.
Mahmud of Ghazni
Mahmud of Ghazni
Mahmud of Ghazni , actually ', was the most prominent ruler of the Ghaznavid dynasty who ruled from 997 until his death in 1030 in the eastern Iranian lands. Mahmud turned the former provincial city of Ghazni into the wealthy capital of an extensive empire which covered most of today's Iran,...
conquered the country on both sides of the Sutlej River, and placed Talochar in charge of it. After leaving Mau he made Bajwara his capital, but the attacks made on him by the hill chiefs compelled him to invoke Mahmud’s aid, and Pathan troops were sent him who were cantoned along the foot of the Siwaliks and are still settled there. Rana Sihra, Naru Khan’s descendant in the fifth generation, returned to Ajudhia, whence Talochar had come, and re-conquered his ancient kingdom, over which he appointed a viceroy. He died at his way back to Punjab
Punjab region
The Punjab , also spelled Panjab |water]]s"), is a geographical region straddling the border between Pakistan and India which includes Punjab province in Pakistan and the states of the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and some northern parts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi...
at Sunam. His third descendant, Rana Mal, had five sons - Kilcha, Bhoja, Dhuni, Massa and Jassa, who divided the territory. Kilcha got the Hariana ilaqa with 750 villages, including Nandachuar, Bahram, Bulhowal, with the title of Tika. Bhoja got Bajwara, Sham Chaurasi, Ahrana, Ajram, Baroti and their dependent villages. Dhuni got the Dhuniat, i.e., Patti, Khanaura, Muna, Badla, Harta, Mukhliana, Phaglana, matiana, etc. Naru Khan’s grandson Baripal had already seized Bhangala, and Dasuya.
Basically, naru rajputs are surajbansi rajputs. Historically they are from Rajastan and many of them now living in punjab. They are now mostly Muslims. Some are in Pakistan and a few are living in India. In Pakistan they mostly found in Sialkot, Lahore, shiekhupura, gujranwala, Sargodha, Mianwali, Bhakkar, Okara, Depalpur and Faisalabad. Large numbers of Naru live in the city of Faisalabad, large numbers are related with textile business, some are doctors, lawyers, and they are called Rana and Rao. 6500 to 7500 population of Naru settled in Chak 561/G.B Tehsil Jaranwala District Faisalabad, especially in a villages of sub-division Samundari which is called Nara Dada and Chak # 137 GB (Nanak Kot). These Narus migrated from India in 1947. Nara Dada is undoubtedly one of the biggest villages with all the population belonging to sub-cast Naru. Naru from Mianwali are living in {musakhel} and {shehbaz khel} villages for over 100 years, and they are called Maliks of Mianwali. Many Naru living in Mianwali city are rich and in the transport business. Some Narus are living in Naruwala village in Tehsil Kalurkot District Bhakkar. Some are settled in Sindh province. They use the title Malik. In Sialkot
Sialkot
Sialkot is a city in Pakistan situated in the north-east of the Punjab province at the foothills of snow-covered peaks of Kashmir near the Chenab river. It is the capital of Sialkot District. The city is about north-west of Lahore and only a few kilometers from Indian-controlled Jammu.The...
they are mostly found in Pasrur Tehsil
Pasrur Tehsil
Pasrur Tehsil is a subdivision of Sialkot District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.-History:Tehsil Pasrur was created during British rule with Pasrur as its headquarter. It lies between 31°56' to 32°20' North and 74°32' to 74°57' East. It has an area of...
. Naru Rajputs of Pasrur claim that their ancestors belong to the royal family of Rajastan. Naru is the sub name of Raja Nipal Chand who captured the Phillaur
Phillaur
Phillaur is a town and a municipal council in Jalandhar district in the Indian state of Punjab.- Overview :Phillaur is the railway junction on the border line of Ludhiana and Jalandhar Cantonment. It was a junction for Lohian and Ferozepur. In pre-partition days, it was the main timber market of...
fort in Ludhiana. Some of Narus migrated towards Punjab after the Partition of India
Partition of India
The Partition of India was the partition of British India on the basis of religious demographics that led to the creation of the sovereign states of the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India on 14 and 15...
and some settled there. In Pakistan some are in politics and serving in armed forces.
After the partition of India
Partition of India
The Partition of India was the partition of British India on the basis of religious demographics that led to the creation of the sovereign states of the Dominion of Pakistan and the Union of India on 14 and 15...
, all the Muslim Naru Rajputs moved into Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. But others who were Sikh and Hindu stayed in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Narus have close links with Kachawa and Sisodia
Sisodia
The Sisodia are Chattari Rajputs of the Suryavanshi lineage who ruled the kingdom of Mewar in Rajasthan. Prior to Rana Hamir the clan was known as Gehlot or Guhilot. In 1303 CE Alla-ud-din Khilji attacked Chittor...
royal clans.
Historical Naru Rajput's
- Rana Hamir Fought against Alla Ud Din Khilji
- Raja Nipal Chand Naru Founder of Naru rajput clan and great warrior
- Raja Rai Rattan PalRaja Rai Rattan PalRaja Rai Rattan Pal was the son of Raja Nipal Chand Naru,who was the founder of Naru clan.He was the great rajput warrior.- Life :Raja Rattan Pal fought a great battle against jatt's at Phillaur and finally he captured the Phillaur fort and he extended his territory from Mau to Selkiana.He was a...
Capture the Phillaur fort and great naru rajput warrior - Gurdan SainiGurdan SainiGurdan Saini was a Rajput warrior and military general who fought and died heroically in the battle of Ranthambore between the Turk forces of Jalaludin Khilji and Rajput forces of Rana Hamir Dev in the 14th century CE....
Commanded the Sisodia Rajput force of Raja Hamir Dev against Turks in 14th Century CE. - Rana SihraRana SihraRana Sihra was a Naru Rajput ruler. He was descendant from Raja Nipal Chand of the fifth generation.- Biography :Mahmud of Ghazni conquered the country on both sides of the Sutlej, and placed Talochar in charge of it...
Naru Rajput ruler.
Culture and religion
Naru are not allow to marry outside their tribe. They are famous for bravery and claimed the royal family of Rajistan. They arrange melaMela
Mela is a Sanskrit word meaning 'gathering' or 'to meet' or a Fair. It is used in the Indian subcontinent for all sizes of gathering and can be religious, commercial, cultural or sports. In rural traditions melas or village fairs were of great importance...
s every year, in which they demonstrate their bravery.
Most Naru Rajputs are Muslims. In India there are some Hindu
Hindu
Hindu refers to an identity associated with the philosophical, religious and cultural systems that are indigenous to the Indian subcontinent. As used in the Constitution of India, the word "Hindu" is also attributed to all persons professing any Indian religion...
and Sikh
Sikh
A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism. It primarily originated in the 15th century in the Punjab region of South Asia. The term "Sikh" has its origin in Sanskrit term शिष्य , meaning "disciple, student" or शिक्ष , meaning "instruction"...
Naru Rajputs.
Rana Sultan ahmed khan, Rana muhammad Aslam khan,Rana muhammad Akran khan,Rana Tahir Aslam(UK) Rana khawar sultan, Rana Waqar Akram,Rana AAmir Aslam Inspector Punjab Police Multan. Rana Tariq Aslam Msc(uk) LLM Rana AAmir Aslam (NAROO HOUSE) Public school road Multan 00923006365107, Rana Muhammad Usman Nasir Khan(0314-3077001)Faisalabad.
Sources
- Glossary of Tribes and Castes of Punjab by H. A. Rose,
- http://www.archive.org/stream/punjabimusalmans00wikeuoft/punjabimusalmans00wikeuoft_djvu.txt