Tikoo Explained

Tikoo, also spelt as Tickoo, Tikku, Tikhu or Ticku is a Kashmiri Pandit clan and surname^{[1] [2] [3] [4]} native to the Kashmir Valley of the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Notable people

• Yogendra Tikku - Indian actor
• Girdhari Lal Tikku - Indian linguist
• Anil Tickoo - Indian stage actor
• Aarti Tikoo - Indian journalist
• Ravi Tikkoo - Global Shipping Tycoon and Philanthropist https://www.nytimes.com/1979/10/14/archives/ravi-tikkoo-shipowner-plans-55ship-fleet-to-carry-alaskan-oil.html

See also

• Sapru
• Kachru
• Kak
• Razdan

Notes and References

1. Book: Agrawal, Premendra . August 20, 2014 . Accursed & Jihadi Neighbour . April 29, 2023 . Commercial Services . 86 . 9788193051207 . Meaning of surnames found on the Kashmiri Pandit tree: Bakaya, Sapru, Bakshi, Munshi, Wazir, Chalkbast, Bhan, Langar or Langroo, Wattal, Bazaz, Taimini, Mattu, Chak, Zalpuri, Khar, Hazari, Zutshi, Razdan, Tikhu, Kathju, sopori, Thussoo, Haksar, Raina, Waloo or Wali, Wantu/Wanchu, Gamkhwar, Kakh, Mushran, Sharga, Handoo, Gurtu, Kitchlu, and Ganjoo. . en-IN .
2. Book: . Explore Kashmiri Pandits . Dharma Publications . 9780963479860 . 100 . April 29, 2023.
3. Book: Schofield, Victoria . Victoria Schofield. Kashmir in conflict. 25 June 2012. 2003 . I.B. Tauris & Co . 1860648983 . 4., ...looms rose to 24,000 by 1813. Despite the religious oppression that many Hindus were subjected, they were however, useful to the Afghans because of their administrative experience. Kashmiri Pandits were not prevented into entering into government service & there were some families whose names consistently appear in public service - the Dhars, Kauls, Tikkus & Saprus.
4. Book: Lawrence, Sir Walter Roper. The Valley of Kashmir. Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names:— Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sapru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu.. 2005. Asian Educational Services. 978-81-206-1630-1. 304. en.