Uppal | |
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Khatri and Jat clan | |
Ethnicity | Punjabi |
Language | Punjabi |
Religion | Sikhism, Hinduism and Islam |
Uppal ( Hindi: उप्पल) is an Indian and Pakistani surname. It is also found as clan name among the Khatris and Jats. [1]
According to BN Puri, Uppal is derived from the Sanskrit term "utpalarana" which means "one who leaps upon their enemies". Puri further mentions it to be a part of the Bunjahi and Sareen subcaste of Khatris. [2]
However, as per R.C. Dogra, Uppal means "stone". [3] Uppals have origins in the districts of Montgomery, Amritsar and Ludhiana. [3]
Bibi Nanaki, the sister of Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism), was married to Jai Ram, a Uppal Khatri. [4] Hari Singh Nalwa, commander-in-chief of the Sikh Empire was born in Gujranwala in an Uppal Khatri family. The bustling city of Haripur Hazara ( Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) was built by him. [5] Masand and cook of Guru Har Rai, Bhai Pheru was from an Uppal Khatri family. A city in modern-day Pakistan, Bhai Pheru (now known as Phool Nagar), is associated with him. [6] Haqiqat Rai Puri, a martyr, was married to the daughter of Kishan Uppal from a Batala-based Khatri family, [7] Sadda Singh Uppal from a Khatri family was an important soldier in Ranjit Singh's army. He bore allegiance to the Krora Singh misl. [8] Bhai Shihan, an Uppal Khatri, was a prominent Sikh follower during Guru Arjan's life. [8]
When Bhai Mardana was hungry during a travel with Guru Nanak, Nanak directed him to a Uppal Khatri village, telling him that if he went there, all his desires would come true. Bhai Mardana was not only fed but was also given clothes and money as a token of hospitality. This village was highly praised. [9]
Uppal | |
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Khatri and Jat clan | |
Ethnicity | Punjabi |
Language | Punjabi |
Religion | Sikhism, Hinduism and Islam |
Uppal ( Hindi: उप्पल) is an Indian and Pakistani surname. It is also found as clan name among the Khatris and Jats. [1]
According to BN Puri, Uppal is derived from the Sanskrit term "utpalarana" which means "one who leaps upon their enemies". Puri further mentions it to be a part of the Bunjahi and Sareen subcaste of Khatris. [2]
However, as per R.C. Dogra, Uppal means "stone". [3] Uppals have origins in the districts of Montgomery, Amritsar and Ludhiana. [3]
Bibi Nanaki, the sister of Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism), was married to Jai Ram, a Uppal Khatri. [4] Hari Singh Nalwa, commander-in-chief of the Sikh Empire was born in Gujranwala in an Uppal Khatri family. The bustling city of Haripur Hazara ( Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) was built by him. [5] Masand and cook of Guru Har Rai, Bhai Pheru was from an Uppal Khatri family. A city in modern-day Pakistan, Bhai Pheru (now known as Phool Nagar), is associated with him. [6] Haqiqat Rai Puri, a martyr, was married to the daughter of Kishan Uppal from a Batala-based Khatri family, [7] Sadda Singh Uppal from a Khatri family was an important soldier in Ranjit Singh's army. He bore allegiance to the Krora Singh misl. [8] Bhai Shihan, an Uppal Khatri, was a prominent Sikh follower during Guru Arjan's life. [8]
When Bhai Mardana was hungry during a travel with Guru Nanak, Nanak directed him to a Uppal Khatri village, telling him that if he went there, all his desires would come true. Bhai Mardana was not only fed but was also given clothes and money as a token of hospitality. This village was highly praised. [9]