Razdan (surname)

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Razdan (

Saraswat Brahmins from the Kashmir Valley, belonging to the larger community of Pancha-Gauda Brahmins, and are widely known for their allegiance to Lord Shiva
.

The 1819 census report states that Razdan is a corrupted form of ancient Sanskrit epithet Rajanak. The title Rajanak, meaning literally "a king", used to be given to distinguished commanders for rendering their services to the

Persian
rule.

They are the one of the High caste associated with the royal blood line of Kashmir and the Chenab Valley region of Jammu, where a large population of Kashmiris emigrated to. In Jammu, they are the inhabitants of Doda and Kishtwar regions. Their position was to maintain law and order in the region. The evolution of the surname Razdan begins with its early ancestors who were bestowed upon with this title; mainly to denote the rank of a distinguished military commander,

high nobleman
or a scholar.

It is also said that they trace their lineage to the

Suryavanshis, the descendants of Lord Ram, equal to the Rajputs
of Jammu and other Pahadi Gurjaras.

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

  1. 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. 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.
  3. ISBN 9780963479860
    . Retrieved 2010-12-02.
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