Rad

Rad, Rahar, Rar , Radh , Riyad , Riyar , Riar is Gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh and Pakistan. Rahar clan is found in Northern India.  Some historians believe that Rad people were always ready for war and one of the best Warriors of Jat Community hence the name as Rad in Rajasthani Language means war and some believe that Nagavanshi King Rattha/Rāṭṭha be their ancestor.

History and Distribution Of Rad Clan–

Rad Clan in Rajasthan –

The Malani region was known as Radadhara in ancient times. Probably this region gets name after Rads.

Manana is considered to be the place of origin of Rad Gotra. From here they have spread throughout in Rajasthan. The ancestors of Rads of Kuchera, the famous Mirdhas, have migrated from Manana. Three ancestor brothers of Mirdhas developed differences with Jagirdar of the area and left it. One of the brothers was named Mana Rad moved from here and settled in Kuchera. He was very famous and it is believed that the Delhi emperor knew him personally. It is clear from the following verse in Rajasthani Language:

“मानो राड़मनाणेवालो, जिणनेजाणे दिल्ली वालो”

Meaning – Mana Rad of Manana village is known to Delhi Rulers.

Rahar’s in Punjab –

They have brotherhood with Brar as name of both gotra are so similar. As some historians says these both gotra are same but due to Language pronunciation looks different.

Dr Pema Ram writes that after the invasion of Alexander in 326 BC, the Jats of Sind and Punjab migrated to Haryana & Rajasthan. They built tanks, wells and Bawadis near their habitations. The tribes migrated were: Shivis, Yaudheyas, Malavas, Madras etc. The Shivi tribe which came from Ravi and Beas Rivers founded towns like Sheo, Sojat, Siwana, Shergarh, Shivganj etc. This area was adjoining to Sindh and mainly inhabited by Jats. The Jats of Gotra Rad and Kath came to Marwar. Kath came from Ravi River.

• Some Villages founded by Rad clan –

KheriRadan – village in Laxmangarhtahsil, Sikar district in Rajasthan.

Manana (Makrana, Nagaur) was founded by Mana Rad. It is the place of origin of Rad Gotra.

RahdonKa Bas – village in Jhunjhunutahsil in Jhunjhunu district of Rajasthan.

RadiyaTalar – Village in Baytootahsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan.

Radoo (- village in GudhaMalani Tahsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan.

Rarli – village in Chohtan Tahsil of Barmer district in Rajasthan.

Rado Ki Dhani – village in Sanchoretahsil in of Jalor district in Rajasthan.

ChhapariSehore – Village is in Nasrullaganjtahsil in Sehore district of Madhya Pradesh.

Rad Ki Dhani – village in DantaRamgarhtahsil in Sikar district of Rajasthan.

Rar Ki Dhani – village in DantaRamgarhtahsil in Sikar district of Rajasthan.

Distribution in Rajasthan –

Villages in Hanumangarh district –

Bolanwali, Deidas, Dhaban, Dholipal, Hanumangarh, MaliyaNohar, Kant Jhunjhunu, Kohlan, Ramgarh, Ratanpura, Sangaria,

Villages in Jhunjhunu district –

Birol (3), Ladusar, Lutoo (20), MalsisarJhunjhunu, Meethwas (6), RaharoKa Bas, Raharo Ki Dhani (Ladusar), TrilokaKa Bas,

In Jaipur –

Ambabari, Murlipura Scheme, Vidyadhar Nagar, Lion’s lane,

Villages in Jodhpur district –

BhanduKhurd, Melawas, NandiyaKhurd, SalwaKalla, LaweraKhurd

Villages in Sikar district-

Bairas, BibipurChhota, Bidsar, Dantru (3), Dinarpura Sikar (10), KheriRadan, LaxmanKa Bas, Rar Ki Dhani, Sikar, Sulyawas,

Villages in Chittorgarh district-

Murliya,

Villages in Churu district –

Anand singhpura, ChhaparChuru (1), Churu, Alsar, Ghanghu, HeeraKa Bas, Lalgarh, Lambor Bari, RaghaChhoti, Sadulpur, VijaipuraChuru,

Villages in Nagaur district

BhadwasiDegana, Bhinchawa, Borwa, Gachhipura, Genana, IndokhaMakrana, Indrawad, Jakhera, Kalwa, Katyasani, Kharnal, Kuchera, Kasumbi, KutiyasaniKhurd, Loroli Kalan, Modriya, Rabdiyad, Sindhlas, Shyamgarh

Villages in Tonk district –

Morla

Villages in Jalor district –

Rado Ki Dhani

Villages in Barmer district –

Baytoo ,RadiyaTalar, Radoo , Rarli,

Villages in Bikaner district-

Satasar, Takhatpura,

Villages in SawaiMadhopur district-

Kushtla,

Distribution in Haryana-

Villages in Fatehabad District –

Rahargotra found in Villages:

Baijalpur, Kirdhan, Pili Mandori,

Villages in Hisar District –

Shamsukh, Naloi,

Villages in Bhiwani District –

DhanaNarsan, Garwa, Siwara

Villages in Jind District-

 JeetaKhed,

Villages in Jhajjar District-

Bambulia, Bhadaani, Jhajjar,

Villages in Mahendergarh District-

Rarhgotras found in Villages

Chhilro,

Villages in Sirsa District –

Chakerian, Phulkan,

Villages in Rohtak District-

Rohtak,

Distribution in Punjab –

Villages in Mansa district –

Rar is village in Mansa tahsil in Mansa district in Punjab.

Distribution in Madhya Pradesh –

Villages in Guna district-

Chorai,

Villages in Nimach district –

Nimach (1), Fatehnagar (1), Palsoda (1), Pipalyavyas (1), RoopPura (7), Chaplana (1), Khadawda (2),

Villages in Dhar district-

SalkanpurSemaliya

Villages in Dewas district –

Hatpipalya

Villages in Khargone district-

Katkut

Villages in Indore district –

Pardeshipura (a locality in Indore city)

Villages in Ratlam district –

Jharsandala village is notable for this gotra. Villages in Ratlam district with population of this gotra are:

Bangrod 7, Berchha 1, Damottar 7, Dantodiya 1, Dhamottar 8, Dhaunswas 1, Dheekwa 2, Ghatwas 1, Hanumanpalia 2, Jharsandala 36, Lapatia 1, Panchewa 1, Sinod 1,

Villages in Sehore district –

ChhapariSehore,

Distribution in Maharashtra –

Villages in Nasik district-

Hatane

Villages in Akola district –

Murtijapur Akola

Distribution in Pakistan-

According to 1911 census the Raad were the principal Muslim Jat clan in:

Multan District – Raad

References :-

• History and study of the Jats/Chapter 10 6. 1 O.S.Tugania:JatSamudaykePramukhAdhar Bindu, p.58.
• Kings of Kashmira Vol 2 (Rajatarangini of Kalhana)/Book VIII (it), p.319