Jinkara

The Jinkara are a Rajput clan found in the state of Gujarat in India. They are also known as Jhikara.[1]

Origin

The Jinkara or Jhikara as petty land owner Rajput. who even work in their fields but do not allow their women-folk to work. Even Jikara Not Allowed Widow Remarriage. Jinkara are said to have once sold themselves as mercenaries in the army of the Rajput chiefs. They acquired their name on account of the dependent status, as they were said say "jee" to their employers. The word "jee" means YES in the Gujarati language.[1]


Jikara Rajput`s Some Village

Barad - Kolat (Sanand)

Chauhan - Navi Akhol Bhorad (Bhal) Heranj Vatadra Traaj

Chavda - Bherai Bamanva Hariyala Kavitha Chnagodar Modasar Punjera Sathal Trajj Vautha Ganol

Daya - Badarkha

Dhummad - Pandad

Dodiya - Daduka Rampua(Sanand)Vautha Varsang Vastral Paldi-Kankrej Koth Kheda

Jadav - Kanij Margiya Vasna

Makwana - Kasindra Bakrol Radhu

Mandora - Dabhou Badarkha Vautha Hariyala Kheda

Parmar - Golana Dughari

Shinol - Galiyana Kacchbara

Solanki - Indanaj(Bhal)

See also

References

  1. 1 2 The Rajputs of Saurashtra by Virbhadra Singhji Sangam Books


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