Taoni

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The Taoni is a Rajput clan who, dominated a region in Ambala district in the British Punjab province until the British rule in India.[1][full citation needed] They are an offshoot of Bhati Rajputs of Jaisalmer State.[2][need quotation to verify]

The Taoni (Bhatis) also ruled over Punjab Hill states such as in Sirmur State until 1948.[citation needed]

In areas surrounding Rajpura and Patiala they had 14 chhats and 24 makans, the chhats – being Banur, Shamdo, Kauli, Ghanaur, Patton, Khera Gujju, Suhron, Ajrawar, Chamaru, Manakpur and Jausla, and in British territory Kharar, Khanpur and Morinda.[citation needed]

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  1. ^ Bakshi, S. R.; Pathak, Rashmi (2007). Punjab Through the Ages. Vol. 1. Sarup & Sons. p. 9. ISBN 978-8-17625-738-1.
  2. ^ Rajput Qabail by Azam Kamran. p. 246