Bhatt

Bhatt

Bhatt, meaning a priest, is a surname common in most parts of India. A predominantly Hindu last name, it is found most commonly in the states of Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and some parts of Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. Among the communities in India with this last name are the Bhattmewada Brahmins , Avdichya Brahmins, Gurjargaur Brahmins and the Smartha Brahmins.

History

Bhatts were known to keep genealogies of Rajput kings. The earliest reference of Bhatt can be found in Chandragupta's empire. In "Mudrarakshasa", while describing different divisions in Chandragupta's army, a reference can be found to "Bhatt-Bala". Here "Bala" means a division, hence "Bhatt-Bala" would mean a division composed of "Bhatt".

Notable persons

*Aryabhata (476-550), mathematician-astronomer
*Bana Bhatt, 7th century Sanskrit scholar
*Vishwa Mohan Bhatt (born 1952), exponent of Hindustani music
*Chandi Prasad Bhatt (born 1934), social activist
*Dr. Nityesh Bhatt (born 1976), Management Teacher


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