Nara

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Nara (नारा) is gotra of Jats. This gotra originated from Greek word Naraya (नाराय). [1]

History

Mor and Nara (नारा) are mentioned as Mura and Naraka (नरक)[2] – two powerful “ Yavana” Kings, who were ruling over the Mura and Naraka along with Varuna in the western countries. [3] Also compare Maru and Nairi of Assyrians inscriptions. [4]

Distribution

Mandana village in Jhajjar district in Haryana has Jat gotra Nara in village the village. Bhukhri village in Ambala district in Haryana has Jat Gotra Nara and in nearby villages as well.

Reference

  1. ↑ Dr Mahendra Singh Arya, Dharmpal Singh Dudee, Kishan Singh Faujdar & Vijendra Singh Narwar: Ādhunik Jat Itihasa (The modern history of Jats), Agra 1998, p. 260
  2. ↑ Mahabharata Sabha Parva, Book 2, Section IX
  3. ↑ Mahabharata Sabha Parva, 13 / 13
  4. ↑ Bhim Singh Dahiya, Jats the Ancient Rulers ( A clan study), 1980, Sterling Publishers New Delhi , p. 287

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