Who are Katoch? : -by ARVIND KATOCH March 21, 2007
Katoch clan is the name of one of the ruling castes from India. Katoch is a prominent Rajput (Kshatriyas) caste of India and they basically belong to the Chandravanshi Rajput clan. Katochs have the main predominance in the states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, and Jammu. Katoch means a good skilful swordsman and earlier, Katochs were known for their sword skills. Katoch Royal family is the oldest surviving Royal family in the world and they still live in ‘Clouds End Villa’, Dharamsala.
A few of the great and famous kings of this clan were King Porus who fought against King Alexander, King of Kangra Sansar Chand Katoch under whom the Katoch kingdom flourished and saw his golden period, and Rajanaka Bhumi Chand who founded the Katoch dynasty. The main link between the Katoch clan and Kangra (HP, India) can be established by the long period of rule by the Katoch kings over Kangra and adjoining areas up to Jalandhar and Multan (Pakistan). More information can be found at this link-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangra-Lambagraon.
Katoch clan is the name of one of the ruling castes from India. Katoch is a prominent Rajput (Kshatriyas) caste of India and they basically belong to the Chandravanshi Rajput clan. Katochs have the main predominance in the states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand, and Jammu. Katoch means a good skilful swordsman and earlier, Katochs were known for their sword skills. Katoch Royal family is the oldest surviving Royal family in the world and they still live in ‘Clouds End Villa’, Dharamsala.
Front View, Kangra, Kangra Fort,
Famous Kangra Fort
A few of the great and famous kings of this clan were King Porus who fought against King Alexander, King of Kangra Sansar Chand Katoch under whom the Katoch kingdom flourished and saw his golden period, and Rajanaka Bhumi Chand who founded the Katoch dynasty. The main link between the Katoch clan and Kangra (HP, India) can be established by the long period of rule by the Katoch kings over Kangra and adjoining areas up to Jalandhar and Multan (Pakistan). More information can be found at this link-
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kangra-Lambagraon.
The Katoch clan is believed to have come into existence in 4300 BC when Rajanaka Bhumi Chand founded the Katoch dynasty and he also made Famous Jawalaji Temple. People can find a mention of Rajanaka Bhumi Chand in Brahmand Purana, an ancient Hindu religious literature. According to Purana, he originated from the Sweet of Maa AMBIKA (Maa Parvati) to fight with cruel Rakshasha (devil). After killing Rakshasha, Maa Parvati blessed him with the Kingdom of Trigarta situated between the three rivers of Satluj, Beas, and Ravi.
Katoch Kings are believed to have fought in Mahabharata and against Lord Rama, Ashoka, and many famous invaders like Alexander, and Mahmud of Ghazni, Katochs are known for their courage, bravery, and hard work. At the time of British rule, only the Katoch surname was enough to join the army. Initially, Katochs mainly evolved in agriculture and the army; however, now Katochs have migrated to different places and are engaged in different kinds of jobs.
Who are Katoch? (Kuldevi Temple)
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ARVIND KATOCH
March 21, 2007
