Beniwal

Jat clan in India

Ethnic group

BeniwalTotal population

Indian Jat gotra, mainly found in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, etc.
Regions with significant populations
Languages
Hindi
Religion
Hinduism
Related ethnic groups
Jat, Godara, Jani

Beniwal is an Indian Jat gotra, mainly found in Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, etc.[1]

Beniwal is one of the most populated gotra under Jat clan.[2][3] They earned the title of "warriors" due to their prolonged conflict with the Rathores in Rajasthan during the 16th century.[4]

## Origin

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Beniwal Gotra is derived from Bani (Jungle). These people are Nagavanshi Jats. They are supposed to be descendants of Vena, the progenitor of Prithu (incarnation of God Vishnu), known as the first ruler of the world who was consecrated.[5]

## History

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Originally from Central Asia, they moved to the northern salt range Punjab region of India. When Alexander the Great invaded Punjab in 326 B.C., they fought alongside him. Later, Beniwal moved to the Jangladesh region of north Rajasthan, which is known as Rajasthan, together with Sihag, Punia, Godara, Saran, and Johiya, and ruled there until the 15th century. Raisal Beniwal established Raslana as the Beniwal's capital in Jangladesh.[6][7]

## Notable persons

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* Hanuman Beniwal, Indian politician
* Kamla Beniwal, Indian politician
* Mohit Beniwal, Indian politician
* Narayan Beniwal, Indian politician
* Puneet Beniwal, Indian actor
* Sonu Beniwal, Indian footballer
* Sanjeev Beniwal, Indian politician
* Vidya Beniwal, Indian politician
* Vijender Beniwal, Indian boxer
* Ummeda Ram Beniwal, Indian politician
* Chaudhary Laxmi Narayan Singh, Indian politician

## Political family

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### Beniwal Family of Rajasthan

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On 29 October 2018, Hanuman Beniwal founded the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, becoming its national convenor in the process. This made Beniwal family as one of the most influential political families of Rajasthan since Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) is the only successful party in the state besides Indian National Congress and Bhartiya Janta Party.[8][9]

* Hanuman Beniwal, Member of Lok Sabha from Nagaur, former two term Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Khinvsar, founder and National Convenor of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party.[10]
* Narayan Beniwal, Member of Rajasthan Legislative Assembly from Khinvsar, Nagaur, Rajasthan.[11]

## References

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1. ^ "बेनीवाल जाट का इतिहास BENIWAL JAT". Jat Jagran.
2. ^ "Beniwal Surname Origin, Meaning & Last Name History". forebears.io. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
3. ^ "The Jat People & Dhillons in History | PDF". Scribd. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
4. ^ "Rathores of Bikaner : RAS History and Culture". baljitdhaka.com. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
5. ^ Dahiya, B. S. (1980). Jats, the ancient rulers. Sterling Publishers.
6. ^ Jaghina, Deshraj (1934). Jat Itihas.
7. ^ Pawar, Hukam Singh (1993). The Jats, Their Origin, Antiquity, and Migrations. Manthan Publications. ISBN 978-81-85235-22-6.
8. ^ Correspondent, Special (2018-10-29). "Hanuman Beniwal floats new political party in Rajasthan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-10-15. `{{cite news}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
9. ^ "'Very temperamental, never hesitates to take on the mighty'". The Times of India. 2019-04-06. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-10-15.
10. ^ Correspondent, Special (2018-10-29). "Hanuman Beniwal floats new political party in Rajasthan". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-10-15. `{{cite news}}`: `|last=` has generic name (help)
11. ^ "Narayan Beniwal(Rashtriya Loktantrik Party):Constituency- KHINVSAR : BYE ELECTION ON 21-10-2019(NAGAUR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 2023-10-15.