Dhariwal (clan)

Dhariwal (धारीवाल) are a clan of Jats found in both India and Pakistan.

History

One branch of the Mudgals was called Dharan. Later on, these people were known as Dhariwals.^{[citation needed]}

Chandragupta II married his daughter, Prabhavati with Rudrasena II of the Vakataka dynasty of Deccan. Rudrasena II died fortuitously after a very short reign in 390 AD, following which Prabhavati ruled as a regent on behalf of her two sons. In the Riddhapura copper-plate inscription, she mentioned her gotra as Dharan.^{[citation needed]}

Sardar Jai Singh Dhariwal was included in twelve misls of the Sikhs.^{[citation needed]}

The family Dhariwal

The family Dhariwal, belongs to the landed gentry and is known in India, in Faisalabad, Rabwah and in Sergodha. (Pakistan) . Nowadays, a lot of them moved to Europe, the United Kingdom and the USA.^{[citation needed]}

Other meaning

Dhariwal is a small town in border district of Gurdaspur, Punjab. Situated on National Highway No.15, 50 km from Amritsar to Pathankot.^{[citation needed]} The town was once renowned for its woolens as New Egerton Woolen Mills of British India Company was in operation since 1920.^{[citation needed]} The trade name of woolens was Lal Imli- Dhariwal with a trademark of "SHEEP".^{[citation needed]}

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