Bainsla
| Baisla | |
|---|---|
| Jāti | Gurjar (Gujjar) |
| Religions | Hinduism, Sikhism, Islam |
| Languages | Haryanvi, Punjabi, Marwari, Pahari, and Hindi |
| Country | India, Pakistan |
| Region | Rajasthan Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi |
| Lineage | Gurjar |
| Related groups | Gurjar clans |
Bainsla or Baisla is a clan of Gurjar ethnic community.[1][2] It's variant spellings including Bainsle
Origin: basically baisla(bainsle) have kshatriya origin . during 8th century, a Gurjara-Pratihara ruler named Vishal Dev Chauhan became better known by the nickname "Bisal dev". His descendants were called Baisle or Bainsla.[1][2.
According to another theory, Kushan King Kanishka was given the title "Baisilo" by Greeks. Baisilo means "Royal" in Greek language.
Baisilo changed to Baisla gradually. Baislas belong to the Suryavanshi Clan of Kshatriyas and are ferocious fighters.
As a matter of fact, it's in their blood to join the defence forces.[3
Baislas are descendant of Vishal Dev Chauhan.Vishal Dev Chauhan, also known as Bissal Dev or Bisaldev were ruling in Ajmer during 8th century.Bisal Dev was brother of Mandal ji, who founded the Mandal lake near Bhilwara.God Devnarayan was born in the family of Mandal Ji.
In the 8th century AD Bisal Dev Chauhan, is said to have successfully resisted an Arab intrusion.[2]
Ethnography
They are generally located in northern Indian states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi[2] and Uttar Pradesh.[3] most of their population found in these states.
Notable people
- Kirori Singh Bainsla
References
- ↑ Khari, Rahul (2007). Jats and Gujars: Origin, History and Culture. Reference Press. ISBN 978-81-8405-031-8.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Kumar, Raj (2008). Encyclopaedia of Untouchables Ancient, Medieval and Modern. Kalpaz Publisher. p. 446. ISBN 978-81-7835-664-8.
- ↑ Atkinson, Edwin Thomas (1876). Statistical, Descriptive and Historical Account of the North-Western Provinces of India: 3.:Meerut division part 2. North-Western Provinces Government.