Jaitharia or Jetharia[1] is a clan of Bhumihar (Babhan) community from a mohyal Brahmin king of bhatner (gangeshwar deo).[2] They are mostly found in the Saran, Muzaffarpur and Vaishali district of Bihar, India.[3]

Origin

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Jetharia clan of Bhumihar has its origins from a mohyal Brahmin ruler of bhatner (gangeshwar deo).[4][5]

History

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The rulers of Bettiah Raj belonged to Jaitharia clan of Bhumihar.[6]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Sadasivan, S. N. (2000). A Social History of India. APH Publishing. ISBN 978-81-7648-170-0.
  2. ^ Sinha, Sachchidanand (1982). Caste System: Myths, Reality, Challenge. Intellectual Publishing House. ISBN 978-0-8364-0791-4.
  3. ^ Kumar, Maltinandan. Chalein Such Ki Aur (in Hindi). Notion Press. ISBN 978-93-5206-582-0.
  4. ^ S. N. Sadasivan (2000). A Social History of India. APH Publishing. p. 238. ISBN 817648170X. Retrieved 2020-12-14.
  5. ^ Sinha, Sachchidanand (1982). Caste System: Myths, Reality, Challenge. Intellectual Publishing House. ISBN 978-0-8364-0791-4.
  6. ^ Pouchepadass, Jacques (2000-07-27). Land, Power and Market: A Bihar District Under Colonial Rule, 1860-1947. SAGE Publications. ISBN 978-0-7619-9402-2.