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KHAITAN: Khaitan or Khetan is a surname or a family name for a section of Agarwal community in India. The Hindu community system is sub divided into four categories or varnas i.e. Brahmins, Kshatriyas, Vaishyas, Shudras. The Vaishyas or Banias are the traders and businessmen. Among the vaishyas those originating from Agroha in the state of Rajasthan (India) are collectively known as Agarwals. Among the Agarwals there are eighteen sub divisions or gotras. One of them is Garg gotra. Khaitans are within this Garg gotra and their name is derived from their ancestor "Khetsidas". Khetsidas and Rungsidas were two prominent brothers of their times. Their progeny derived the family names "Khaitan" and "Rungta" respectively. A vast section of Agarwals migrated from Haryana to neighbouring states like Rajasthan, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra. Thos migrated into the Marwar kingdoms of Rajasthan are also known as "Marwaris". Khaitans are predominantly marwaris originating from the Shekhawati regions in Marwar provinces of Rajasthan. Those Khaitans found outside this region are the next generation migrants. Khaitans are known for their strong business accumen and resources. Some of the prominent Kahaitan families are owners of famous business houses namely: Khaitan Fans, SWIL, Radico Khaitan, Khaitan Chemicals, etc. Khaitan & Co is a prominent law firm in India.