Kochhar

Kochhar or Kochar is a surname that is found among the Khatri and Charan communities of India.[1]

History

Before 1947, Kochhars were located in the districts of Gujrat and Rawalpindi in Punjab, Pakistan. According to historian R.C. Dogra, Kochhar comes from the word "Kavach" meaning armour.[2] Among the Khatris, it is part of the Bunjahi sub-caste which consists of clans such as Duggal, Handa, Johar, Puri, Nanda, Thapar, Vij, Wahi and 44 other clans.[1]

The Kochhar clan has produced Dewan Mokham Chand, described as one of the most important generals of Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Sikh Empire who was responsible for defeating the Durrani Empire.[3]

Notable people

Atul Kochhar, Indian chef who is the first person to receive a Michelin Star
Ajay Kochhar, is a Rear Admiral serving Flag officer in the Indian Navy.
Archana Kochhar, among the top 5 fashion designer of India
Chanda Kochhar, MD and CEO of ICICI Bank
Samir Kochhar, Indian actor in Sacred Games
Saadiya Kochhar, Indian traveler
Tahira Kochhar, Indian actress

References

Puri, Baij Nath (1988). The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study. M.N. Publishers and Distributors.
Dogra, R. C.; Mansukhani, Gobind Singh (1995). Encyclopaedia of Sikh Religion and Culture. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-0-7069-8368-5.
Yasmin, Robina (2022-01-13). Muslims under Sikh Rule in the Nineteenth Century: Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Religious Tolerance. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7556-4033-1.

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[:0-1] Puri, Baij Nath (1988). The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study. M.N. Publishers and Distributors.

[2] Dogra, R. C.; Mansukhani, Gobind Singh (1995). Encyclopaedia of Sikh Religion and Culture. Vikas Publishing House. ISBN 978-0-7069-8368-5.

[3] Yasmin, Robina (2022-01-13). Muslims under Sikh Rule in the Nineteenth Century: Maharaja Ranjit Singh and Religious Tolerance. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-0-7556-4033-1.