Takhatani

Amil (Lohana / Khatri) · Bhiria; cousins of the Ramchandanis of Hyderabad

Nukh (clan)Dariri

Community / casteAmil (Lohana / Khatri)

Ancestral rootArorvanshi Amil line, Dariri nukh, from Jaisalmer

Historical hub in SindhBhiria; cousins of the Ramchandanis of Hyderabad

Professional heritageConsidered 'pukka' Amils

The story of the Takhatani surname

Takhatani is recorded in Amilan jo Ahwal as a Dariri-nukh Amil family from Jaisalmer, cousins of the Ramchandanis, and considered “pukka” Amils. See the cited passage below.

Where this surname appears (cited sources)

“Some of the brothers of the Takhatanis call themselves Hingoranis. The entire Takhatani aakai are cousins of Ramchandanis of Hyderabad; they share the Dariri Nukh and originate from Jaisalmer.”Amilan jo Ahwal (History of the Amils)

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