Lalotra Explained

The Lalotra is a Hindu Rajput clan found mainly in the Indian states of Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. The Lalotra's were also found in Sialkot District, and these Lalotra's immigrated to India at the time of the Partition of India. They are a Dogra sub-group, and their customs are similar to other Dogras.[1]

Origin

The Lalotra Rajput clan has been emerged from Jasrotia sub-caste of Rajputs, and is considered as a superior Rajput clan of Jammu or Dogra circle.

Raja Lal dev of Jasrotia Rajput clan is known to be the founder of the Lalotra Rajput community also known as the Lion community.

See also

Notes and References

  1. https://books.google.com/books?id=4S99oXkx_-cC&dq=dogra+rajputs&pg=PA19 "Dogra Rajputs". Footprints in the Snow: On the Trail of Zorawar Singh