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- Khatri is the Punjabi adaptation of Sanskrit or Pali word Kshatriya . a warrior tribe from the northern Indian subcontinent. As administrators and rulers, Kshatriya were assigned with protecting dharma, and serving humanity and the world. Over time, as a result of economic and political exigencies, the Khatri also expanded into other occupations. The Khatri community traces its origins to the Taxila, Potohar, and Majha regions of the Punjab. These regions are historically connected with the composition of the Vedas, the Mahabharata, Ramayana and Puranas as well as more modern religious texts such as the Guru Granth Sahib. Historically, Khatris along with Aroras were found throughout the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, although there had been some migration to northern and eastern India a few centuries ago. After the partition of India, the Hindu and Sikh Khatris migrated from Pakistan to India and the Muslims Khatris migrated to Pakistan from India. They are found in several other north Indian states, particularly Punjab, Chandigarh, Haryana, Kashmir, Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi. Well integrated into India, from historical times to modern times, the Khatris have played a significant role in the Indian economy, as businessmen, civil and government administrators, landlords, and military officials/generals. In Pakistan there are significant Muslim communities with a Khatri background who have preserved their unique identity. Hindu and Sikh Khatris have had a historic presence in Afghanistan where they have been involved mostly in the mercantile business, although they have also served as administrators in the past. Khatris have a significant role in shaping the Punjabi culture. All throughout their history, Punjab has been their homeland. They have a total population of about 12 million.
- Khatri, en indisk kast, till namnet avkomlingar av de urindiska kshatriya, är numera nästan uteslutande köpmän och har i Punjab och östra Afghanistan en stor del av handeln i sina händer.
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- Khatri, en indisk kast, till namnet avkomlingar av de urindiska kshatriya, är numera nästan uteslutande köpmän och har i Punjab och östra Afghanistan en stor del av handeln i sina händer.
- Khatri is the Punjabi adaptation of Sanskrit or Pali word Kshatriya . a warrior tribe from the northern Indian subcontinent. As administrators and rulers, Kshatriya were assigned with protecting dharma, and serving humanity and the world. Over time, as a result of economic and political exigencies, the Khatri also expanded into other occupations. The Khatri community traces its origins to the Taxila, Potohar, and Majha regions of the Punjab.
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