Razdan (surname)

Razdan (Kashmiri: राज़दान, رازدان) is a Kashmiri kshatrya surname and clan that refers to the royal or aristocratic royal bloodline of old Kashmir, now the Kashmir Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India.^[1]^[2]^[3] Razdan, along with Dhar (surname)]] is the oldest surname in Kashmir's history.^[4]

Razdans are kshatryas of Kashmir, and Himalyan region. A Suryavanchi kshatrya warrior class who were the Jaagirdaars of Chunks of Land in Kashmir and near by areas of Himalyan region. Razdan are also found in Jammu Doda, Khistwar region and were predominantly a warrior class during Mughal rule in Kashmir too.

Razdans are also one of the elite class of people in Iran, Turkey where they hold general ranks during Shah Dynasty rule.

[[(Razdans and Ķatoch are the oldest warrior dynasties of Himalyan region Razdan: Esteemed generals from Kashmir, known for their military strategy and loyalty in defending their homeland during critical invasions. They served under various rulers, combining martial prowess with leadership).]]

Both clans epitomize the warrior ethos, standing as symbols of strength and resilience in Indian history.

Notable people

Karan Razdan (b. 1961) - an Indian actor, writer and director, who works in Bollywood
Nidhi Razdan (b. 1977) - an Indian journalist and television personality.
Rajni Razdan - was an Indian Administrative Service Officer of 1973 batch of Haryana cadre.
Shefali Razdan Duggal (b. 1971) -an Indian-born American political activist.
Soni Razdan (b. 1956) - a British actress and film director who works in Hindi films.
Virendra Razdan (1950 – 2003) - was an Indian actor.
Vivek Razdan (b. 1969) - a former Indian cricketer.

References

^ Lawrence, Sir Walter Roper (2005). The Valley of Kashmir. Asian Educational Services. p. 304. ISBN 978-81-206-1630-1. Among the leading (Kashmiri) Krams may be mentioned the following names:— Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sapru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu.
^ Agrawal, Premendra (August 20, 2014). Accursed & Jihadi Neighbour. Commercial Services. p. 86. ISBN 9788193051207. Retrieved April 5, 2023. Meaning of surnames found on the Kashmiri Pandit tree: Bakaya, Sapru, Bakshi, Munshi, Wazir, Chalkbast, Bhan, Langar or Langroo, Wattal, Bazaz, Taimini, Mattu, Chak, Zalpuri, Khar, Hazari, Zutshi, Razdan, Tikhu, Kathju, sopori, Thussoo, Haksar, Raina, Waloo or Wali, Wantu/Wanchu, Gamkhwar, Kakh, Mushran, Sharga, Handoo, Gurtu, Kitchlu, and Ganjoo.
^ Pandit, Bansi. Explore Kashmiri Pandits. Dharma Publications. ISBN 9780963479860. Retrieved 2010-12-02.
^ Raina, Mohini Qasba (November 13, 2014). Kashur The Kashmiri Speaking People- Analytical Perspective. Partridge Publishing. p. 56. ISBN 9781482899450. Casting a glance down the pages of the Chronicles of Kashmir we find that the earliest surnames that we come across, as mentioned by Kalhana, are Rajanaka (Razdan) and (Dhar) and these surnames have survived down the eras.

[Lawrence-1] Lawrence, Sir Walter Roper (2005). The Valley of Kashmir. Asian Educational Services. p. 304. ISBN 978-81-206-1630-1. Among the leading (Kashmiri) Krams may be mentioned the following names:— Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sapru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu.

[2] Agrawal, Premendra (August 20, 2014). Accursed & Jihadi Neighbour. Commercial Services. p. 86. ISBN 9788193051207. Retrieved April 5, 2023. Meaning of surnames found on the Kashmiri Pandit tree: Bakaya, Sapru, Bakshi, Munshi, Wazir, Chalkbast, Bhan, Langar or Langroo, Wattal, Bazaz, Taimini, Mattu, Chak, Zalpuri, Khar, Hazari, Zutshi, Razdan, Tikhu, Kathju, sopori, Thussoo, Haksar, Raina, Waloo or Wali, Wantu/Wanchu, Gamkhwar, Kakh, Mushran, Sharga, Handoo, Gurtu, Kitchlu, and Ganjoo.

[Bansi_Pandit2-3] Pandit, Bansi. Explore Kashmiri Pandits. Dharma Publications. ISBN 9780963479860. Retrieved 2010-12-02.

[4] Raina, Mohini Qasba (November 13, 2014). Kashur The Kashmiri Speaking People- Analytical Perspective. Partridge Publishing. p. 56. ISBN 9781482899450. Casting a glance down the pages of the Chronicles of Kashmir we find that the earliest surnames that we come across, as mentioned by Kalhana, are Rajanaka (Razdan) and (Dhar) and these surnames have survived down the eras.

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