The Taoni is a Rajput ethnic group who, dominated a region in Ambala district then a part of the Punjab until the period of the British India.[1] They are an offshoot of Bhati Rajputs of the Kingdom of Jaisalmer.[2] The Taoni (Bhatis) also ruled over Punjab Hill states such as in Sirmur State until 1948. In areas surrounding Rajpura and Patiala they had 14 chhats and 24 makans, the chhats – being Banur, Shamdo, Kauli, Ghanaur, Patton, Khera Gujju, Suhron, Ajrawar, Chamaru, Manakpur and Jausla, and in British territory Kharar, Khanpur and Morinda. According to the tradition of the tribe, their eponymous ancestor Raja Tan (aka. Rai Tan) was a grandson of Rawal Shalivahan Singh II, the King of Jaisalmer (1168–1200).[3] The said Raja Tan left Jaisalmer and came to Jalandhar, Punjab. Later, His descendent Raja Amba founded the city of Ambala and made it the capital of his kingdom.[4]
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edit- ^ Bakshi, S. R.; Pathak, Rashmi (2007). Punjab Through the Ages. Vol. 1. Sarup & Sons. p. 9. ISBN 978-8-17625-738-1.
- ^ Rajput Qabail by Azam, Kamran. p.199
- ^ Rajput Qabail by KAMRAN AZAM SOHDAHARVI.
- ^ Rajput Qabail by KAMRAN AZAM SOHDAHARVI. p. 200