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Khap Ruou
A Khap is a community organisation representing a clan of different North Indian Castes, majorly found among Jat caste They are found mostly in northern India, particularly in the states of Haryana and Western Uttar Pradesh Commonly among Jat Villages , but also amongst states like Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh although historically the term has also been used among various communities. A Khap Panchayat is an assembly of Khap elders, and a Sarv Khap is an assembly of many Khap Panchayats. Khaps are not affiliated with the formally elected government bodies and are instead concerned with the affairs of the Khap it represents. It is not affiliated with the democratically elected local assemblies that are also termed Panchayat. A Khap Panchayat has no official government recognition or authority but can exert significant social influence within the community it represents. The ''Baliyan Khap'' was led by Mahendra Singh Tikait until 2011 is one that has gained particular media ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chaudhary Mahendra Singh Tikait
Chowdhury (also: Choudhuri, Chaudhuri, Choudhury, Chaudhri, Chaudhary) is a title of honour, usually hereditary, originating from the Indian subcontinent. It is an adaption from Sanskrit. During the Mughal rule, it was a title awarded to eminent people, while during British rule, the term was associated with zamindars and social leaders. The common female equivalent was Chowdhurani. Meaning "Chowdhury" is a term adapted from the Sanskrit words ''čatus'' "four-way, all-round" and ''dhurīya'' "undertaking a burden", denoting the head of a community or caste. Significance It was a title awarded to persons of eminence, including both Muslims and Hindus, during the Mughal Empire. It was also used as a title by military commanders responsible for four separate forces, including the cavalry, navy, infantry and elephant corps. These people belonged to the zamindar families in British India. Later, the Mughal Empire, Mughals and the Nawabs conferred the same title in great numbers. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
