Vania
Vania,[1][2] or Vanik,[3] is a clan of the Gurjar community. They are spread across several Indian states, including west Punjab, Kashmir, Gujarat, and Rajasthan. In Gujarat, they are a trader or a business community.[4] Agriculture is practiced in Punjab and Kashmir.
| Vania | |
|---|---|
| Jāti | Gurjar |
| Religions |  Hinduism,  Islam |
| Languages | Gujarati, Marwari, Gujari, Punjabi |
| Country | India, Pakistan |
| Region | Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, |
| Lineage | Gujjar |
| Related groups | Baniya |
They are predominantly Muslims in Kashmir and Punjab, and they follow Shaivism, some follow Vaishnavism of Vallabhacharya sect and some follow Swaminarayan sects of Hinduism in Gujarat.[5]
Origin
In the ancient era, they migrated from the Marwar region of the present-day Indian state of Rajasthan and settled in Gujarat, where they belonged to the Gurjar race of northern India, and these Gujjars gave name to the Gujarat state as Gurjarashtra.[6]
Etymology
Vania, Vanik or Bania are all terms for someone who deals in Banaj Beopar, or commerce (Trade). They are a trader community who is generally a shopkeeper.[3]
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References
- ↑ Bose, Pradip Kumar. Traditional Craft in a Changing Society: Potters and Their Craft in Gujarat (in en) (1980)Centre for Social Studies. p. 13.
- ↑ Baroda, Maharaja Sayajirao University of. Journal: Volumes 22-24 (in en) (1976). p. 94.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Rahi, Javaid. The Gujjars Vol: 01 and 02 Edited by Dr. Javaid Rahi (in en) (2012-01-01)Jammu and Kashmir Acacademy of Art, Culture , Languages , Jammu. p. 280.
- ↑ Journal of the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda (in en) (1973)The University.
- ↑ Gujarat (India). Gujarat State Gazetteers: Ahmadabad District Gazetteer (in en) (1984)Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Gujarat State.
- ↑ Gujarat (India). Gujarat State Gazetteers: Ahmadabad District Gazetteer (in en) (1984)Directorate of Government Print., Stationery and Publications, Gujarat State.