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==Origin==
==Origin==
The Jinkara or Jhikara as petty land owner [[Rajput]]. who even work in their fields but do not allow their women-folk to work. even Jikara not allowed widow remarriage. Jinkara are said to have once sold themselves as mercenaries in the army of the [[Rajput]] chiefs. They acquired their name on account of the dependent status, as they were said say "jee" to their employers. The word "jee" means "yes" in the [[Gujarati language]].<ref name="Singhji" />
The Jinkara or Jhikara as petty land owner [[Rajput]]. who even work in their fields but do not allow their women-folk to work. even Jikara not allowed widow remarriage. Jinkara are said to have once serve as warlords in the army of the [[Rajput]] chiefs. They acquired their name on account of the dependent status, as they used "jee" behind their name as respect. The word "jee" means "yes" in the [[Gujarati language]].<ref name="Singhji" />


==See also==
==See also==

Latest revision as of 06:58, 13 April 2022

The Jinkara are a Rajput clan found in the state of Gujarat in India. They are also known as Jhikara.[1]

Origin[edit | edit source]

The Jinkara or Jhikara as petty land owner Rajput. who even work in their fields but do not allow their women-folk to work. even Jikara not allowed widow remarriage. Jinkara are said to have once serve as warlords in the army of the Rajput chiefs. They acquired their name on account of the dependent status, as they used "jee" behind their name as respect. The word "jee" means "yes" in the Gujarati language.[1]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 The Rajputs of Saurashtra by Virbhadra Singhji Sangam Books