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Pathania
Pathania is a surname of Indian origin. It is also the name of a Rajput clan from northern India; the royal family of the Nurpur kingdom belonged to this clan. Notable people People with surname Pathania, who may or may not be affiliated with the clan, include: * Anant Singh Pathania, Indian army general and Maha Vir Chakra recipient * Bhawani Singh Pathania, Indian National Congress politician * Bhiguraj Pathania, Indian cricketer * Diwesh Pathania, Indian cricketer * Rakesh Pathania, Bharatiya Janata Party politician * Raghbir Singh Pathania, Indian soldider in World War I * Shivya Pathania Shivya Pathania is an Indian model and television actress known for playing Sita in the Indian mythological TV series'' Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush'' and Radha in ''RadhaKrishn''. Early life Her father, Subhash Pathania, was a law officer in the ..., Indian model and television actress * Sujan Singh Pathania, Indian National Congress politician * Virender Singh Pathania, Direct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anant Singh Pathania
Major General Anant Singh Pathania MVC, MC (25 May 1913 – 19 December 2007) was a decorated Indian Army general; the first Indian to receive a Military Cross in the Second World War, he was also the first Indian commanding officer of the Gorkha Rifles. During the Sino-Indian War of 1962, he commanded the 4th Infantry Division during a critical stage of the conflict where his leadership was criticised. Early life and career Pathania was born the third and youngest son of Lieutenant-Colonel Raghbir Singh Pathania (1874-1915), an officer in the Jammu and Kashmir princely army, and Raj Devi Dalpatia. He was a member of a distinguished Rajput military and royal clan which had served the Dogra rulers of Jammu and Kashmir for generations. Descended from a cadet branch of the ruling Pathania Rajas of Nurpur, his paternal grandfather, Major-General ''Sardar Bahadur'' Nihal Singh Pathania (1853-1926), had been the commander of the Jammu and Kashmir army, leading them in the 1891 Hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virendera Singh Pathania
Group Captain Virendera Singh Pathania was an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter pilot reputed for making the first confirmed aerial dogfight kill of independent India when he shot down a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) Sabre Jet with his Folland Gnat on 4 September, 1965. For this action, he was awarded the Vir Chakra.Indian Air Force awards On 14 December, 1971, he was awarded the for his role as a commander. While working under him, twenty-six-year-old flying officer PVC Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon single-hande ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nurpur Kingdom
Nurpur kingdom in the Himalayan foothills of India was founded in 1064 A.D at north-eastern Bari Doab between the Ravi and the Beas rivers at the fusion of Kangra, Duggar, Majha, Dharab and Chamba areas which ended in 1815. The remainants of Nurpur kingdom exists as ruined forts, restored temples, water bodies and canals in Nurpur tehsil, Fatehpur tehsil, Pathankot tehsil, Dhar Kalan tehsil, Jawali tehsil, Indora tehsil Bhattiyat tehsil, and Sihunta tehsil. History The Nurpur kingdom, originally known as Dhameri (धमेरी/دھمیری/ਧਮੇਰੀ), was founded towards the middle of the 11th century by Tomaras of Delhi. Jhetpal the founder of Nurpur Kingdom in 1064 A.D was the younger brother of Anangpal II of Tomara dynasty from King Arjuna of Mahabharata fame, 2250 years before him. King Vikramaditya who began the Vikrama Samvat era in 57 BCE after defeating the Shakas belonged to the same lineage. The principal era to which the luni-solar system is exclus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virender Singh Pathania
Virender Singh Pathania PTM, TM, is an Indian Coast Guard officer serving as the 24th and the current Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. He assumed the office on 31 December 2021 upon superannuation of Director General Krishnaswamy Natarajan Krishnaswamy Natarajan PVSM, PTM, TM, is a retired Indian Coast Guard officer who served as the 23rd Director General of the Indian Coast Guard. He assumed the office on 1 July 2019 and served until his superannuation on 31 December 2021. .... He is the first helicopter pilot to hold this position. Previously he served as Additional Director General of Indian Coast Guard and Coast Guard Commander of Western Seaboard. • DOB : 1/10/1963 References Directors General of the Indian Coast Guard Living people Year of birth missing (living people) {{India-mil-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raghbir Singh Pathania
Raghbir Singh Pathania (sometimes erroneously spelled Raghubir), was an Indian Lieutenant Colonel who was the primary commander of the 2nd Jammu and Kashmir Rifles during the Battle of Jassin, in which he was killed while defending a garrison of 4 Indian Brigades. Biography Family Raghbir was born on 1874 as the son of Nihal Singh Pathania and the brother of Gandharb Singh. On May 25, 1913, he was the father of Anant Singh Pathania. Military career He enlisted into military service at the rank of Lieutenant Colonel of the 2nd Jammu and Kashmir Rifles which consisted of Muslims and Gurkhas. During his military career, he earned the title of Sardar Bahadur, being promoted to Commander-in-chief as well as earning the Order of British India. Battle of Jassin After the outbreak of World War I, the British Indian Army were initially sent to the East African Campaign and the 2nd Jammu and Kashmir Rifles The Jammu and Kashmir Rifles is an infantry regiment of the Indian Army. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shivya Pathania
Shivya Pathania is an Indian model and television actress known for playing Sita in the Indian mythological TV series'' Ram Siya Ke Luv Kush'' and Radha in ''RadhaKrishn''. Early life Her father, Subhash Pathania, was a law officer in the Labour and Employment Department in Shimla. Career Before acting, Shivya was crowned Miss Shimla 2013 at the International Summer Festival which took place in Shimla. Pathania also won Miss Oye and Miss Beautiful Smile. A year later, she debuted in television playing Aarzoo Sheikh Mahajan in ''Humsafars'' opposite Harshad Chopda. In 2016, she played Zara Khan in ''Yeh Hai Aashiqui'' and gained wide praise for portraying Sanchi Mittal in Sony's ''Ek Rishta Saajhedari Ka'', co-starring Kinshuk Vaidya. From 2017 to 2018, Pathania appeared as Raavi Kaur in Zee TV's ''Dil Dhoondta Hai''. She then starred as Radha in Star Bharat's ''RadhaKrishn opposite Himanshu Soni'' and appeared as Priya in &TV's '' Laal Ishq'', followed by a cameo appearan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhawani Singh Pathania
Bhawani Singh Pathania (born 20 August 1974) is an Indian politician and a Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) representing Fatehpur in the Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly in India. He won over Indian National Congress The Indian National Congress (INC), colloquially the Congress Party but often simply the Congress, is a political party in India with widespread roots. Founded in 1885, it was the first modern nationalist movement to emerge in the British Em ... ticket and Symbol. Reference Living people 1974 births Indian National Congress politicians from Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh MLAs 2017–2022 People from Kangra district {{HimachalPradesh-INC-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diwesh Pathania
Diwesh Pathania (born 22 June 1989) is an Indian cricketer who plays for Services. He made his List A debut on 27 February 2014, for Services in the 2013–14 Vijay Hazare Trophy. He made his first class debut on 1 October 2015 in the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy. He made his Twenty20 debut for Services in the 2016–17 Inter State Twenty-20 Tournament on 29 January 2017. He was the leading wicket-taker for Services in the 2017–18 Ranji Trophy, with 28 dismissals in six matches. In June 2018, he was awarded with the Lala Amarnath Award For Best Allrounder In Domestic Limited-Overs award by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). He was the leading wicket-taker for Services in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy, with fifteen dismissals in seven matches. He was also the leading wicket-taker for Services in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy, with 40 dismissals in nine matches. In August 2019, he was named in the India Blue team's squad for the 2019–20 Duleep Trophy. In October 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakesh Pathania
Rakesh Pathania is an Indian politician and a member of Nurpur (Vidhan Sabha constituency) in Himachal Pradesh for third time. In 2021 Cabinet reshuffle he was sworn in as Cabinet Minister for Forest, Sports and Youth Affairs Bharatiya Janata Party Himachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly The seat of the Vidhan Sabha is at Shimla, the capital of the state. The Vidhan Sabha comprises 68 Members of Legislative Assembly, which include 68 members directly elected from single-seat constituency. Its term is 5 years, unless sooner dissol .... References Year of birth missing (living people) Living people Bharatiya Janata Party politicians from Himachal Pradesh Himachal Pradesh MLAs 1998–2003 Himachal Pradesh MLAs 2007–2012 Himachal Pradesh MLAs 2017–2022 {{HimachalPradesh-BJP-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhiguraj Pathania
Bhiguraj Pathania (born 1 August 1994) is an Indian cricketer. He made his Twenty20 debut for Uttarakhand in the 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2018–19 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy was the eleventh edition of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, a Twenty20 competition in India. It took place between 21 February and 14 March 2019. Delhi were the defending champions. The tournament had five groups, wi ... on 2 March 2019. References External links * 1994 births Living people Indian cricketers Uttarakhand cricketers Place of birth missing (living people) {{India-cricket-bio-1994-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sujan Singh Pathania
Sujan Singh Pathania (1943 – 2021) was an Indian politician. He served as minister and sitting legislator, from Jawali and Fatehpur Assembly constituency. References 1943 births 2021 deaths Indian National Congress politicians from Himachal Pradesh {{HimachalPradesh-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajput
Rajput (from Sanskrit ''raja-putra'' 'son of a king') is a large multi-component cluster of castes, kin bodies, and local groups, sharing social status and ideology of genealogical descent originating from the Indian subcontinent. The term Rajput covers various patrilineal clans historically associated with warriorhood: several clans claim Rajput status, although not all claims are universally accepted. According to modern scholars, almost all Rajput clans originated from peasant or pastoral communities. Over time, the Rajputs emerged as a social class comprising people from a variety of ethnic and geographical backgrounds. During the 16th and 17th centuries, the membership of this class became largely hereditary, although new claims to Rajput status continued to be made in the later centuries. Several Rajput-ruled kingdoms played a significant role in many regions of central and northern India from seventh century onwards. The Rajput population and the former Rajput stat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
