Uppal
Khatri and Jat clan
EthnicityPunjabi
LanguagePunjabi
ReligionSikhism, Hinduism and Islam

Uppal (Hindi: उप्पल) is an Indian and Pakistani surname. The Khatris have a clan and the Jats have a tribe called Uppal.[1] According to BN Puri, Uppal is derived from the Sanskrit term "utpalarana" which means "one who leaps upon their enemies". Puri further mentions it to be a part of the Bunjahi and Sareen subcaste of Khatris.[2] However, as per R.C. Dogra, Uppal means "stone".[3] Uppals have origins in the districts of Montgomery, Amritsar and Ludhiana.[3]

Bibi Nanaki, the sister of Guru Nanak (founder of Sikhism) was married to Jai Ram, an Uppal Khatri.[4] Hari Singh Nalwa, commander-in-chief of the Sikh Empire was born in Gujranwala in an Uppal Khatri family.[5] Masand and cook of Guru Har Rai, Bhai Pheru was from an Uppal Khatri family. A city in modern-day Pakistan, Bhai Pheru (now known as Phool Nagar) is associated with him.[6] Haqiqat Rai Puri, a martyr was married to the daughter of Kishan Uppal from a Batala based Khatri family,[7] Sadda Singh Uppal from a Khatri family was an important soldier in Ranjit Singh's army. He led allegiance to the Krora Singh misl.[8] Bhai Shihan, an Uppal Khatri was a prominent Sikh follower during Guru Arjan's life.[8]

When Bhai Mardana was hungry during a travel with Guru Nanak, Nanak pointed to him a village of Uppal Khatris, and that if he visited the village all his desires will come true. Bhai Mardana was not only fed but was also given clothes and money as a token of hospitality. This village was highly praised.[9]

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References

  1. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Coates, Richard; McClure, Peter (2016-11-17). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press. ISBN 978-0-19-252747-9.
  2. ^ Puri, Baij Nath (1988). The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study. M.N. Publishers and Distributors.
  3. ^ a b Dogra, R. C.; Mansukhani, Gobind Singh (1995). Encyclopaedia of Sikh Religion and Culture. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-0-7069-9499-5.
  4. ^ Grewal, J. S. (1998-10-08). The Sikhs of the Punjab. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521-63764-0.
  5. ^ Nalwa, Vanit (2009-01-13). Hari Singh Nalwa, "champion of the Khalsaji" (1791-1837). Manohar, New Delhi. ISBN 978-81-7304-785-5.
  6. ^ Singha, H. S. (2000). The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (over 1000 Entries). Hemkunt Press. ISBN 978-81-7010-301-1.
  7. ^ The Panjab Past and Present. Department of Punjab Historical Studies, Punjabi University. 1985.
  8. ^ a b Singh, Harbans (1992). The Encyclopaedia of Sikhism: S-Z. Punjabi University. ISBN 978-81-7380-530-1.
  9. ^ Sarna, Navtej (2016-12-07). The Book of Nanak. Penguin UK. ISBN 978-81-8475-022-5.
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