Is Saini a Kshatriya?
Yes, Saini is a common surname and clan name in the Indian states of Jammu , Punjab, Haryana, Uttrakhand, Himachal, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. It is associated with various communities including those belonging to the Kshatriya varna . However, the specific caste or varna association can vary depending on the region and specific family history . Therefore, not all individuals with the surname Saini may identify as Kshatriya.
Kshatriya Saini:
1. ShoorSaini ( chandravanshi Maharaja Shoor Saini) is a common surname and clan name in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. ShoorSaini belongs to Kshatriya Varna of Hindu caste system.
2. Puru ShoorSaini ( chandravanshi king Porus ) is a common surname and clan name in the Jammu and Pakistan. Puru ShoorSaini belongs to Kshatriya Varna of Hindu caste system.
3. Bhagirathi Saini ( Suryavanshi Raja Bhagirath ) is a common surname and clan name in the Indian states of Uttrakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Bhagirathi Saini belongs to Kshatriya Varna of Hindu caste system.
4. Gole Saini ( Suryavanshi Raja Sagar ) is a common surname and clan name in the Indian states of Uttrakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Gole Saini belongs to Kshatriya Varna of Hindu caste system.
Not a Kshatriya Saini:
1. Mali saini ( Mali Mahatma Jyotiba fule ) is a common surname and clan name in the Indian states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Maharashtra . They are not Kshatriya caste , they belongs to shudra varna of Hindu caste system.
