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SARARA RAJPUTS

The Sarara rajput is a community found in India mainly in small regions of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab and Jammu.

Contents

1 History and origin 2 Culture 2.1 Marriage 2.2 Women's position 3 See also 4 References

History and origin

They are believed to have Rajput from Rajasthan belonging to the same clan of Maharana Pratap but after the death of Rana Pratap they left their native place because they were against the friendship of their people with mughals. At this time, many menmbers of Maharana Pratap’s family of Sisodias band of loyal Rajputs became disillusioned by the surrender and left Rajasthan. This group included Rathores, Deora Chauhans, Pariharas, Tanwars, Kacchwaha and Jhalas. They are called Sararas and settled mostly in Himachal,Punjab and Jammmu & kashmir. Some avoided using the surname Sisodia to avoid detection by the Mughal messengers. Various surnames were used like Singh,Rajput,Mehalhotra(someone who resides in palace) etc. The town exists with this name (Sarara) still in Rajastha'''n.

Culture

The culture is similar to that of other Hindu communities. They mainly worship Hindu gods and goddesses.The Hindu law of inheritance is followed.

MARRIAGE

Marriage in an important occasion. Suitable matches are found by elders but same gotra marriages are avoided. Wedding is a subject of great celebrations. Hindu customs are followed in weddings.

BOOK

A book named APNA MOOL PEHCHAN has also been published depicting the details of this community.