Bhan is aKashmiri Pandit clan and surname[1][2][3] native to theKashmir Valley ofJammu and Kashmir, India.The Bhan Brahmin dynasty founded an erstwhile tribal hill state of Kashmir in the 10th century AD. It was ruled by the Bhan dynasty for two hundred years. Currently, all the territory of this state of Bhan is found in theSudhanoti District of Azad Kashmir administered by Pakistan. Bhan, as a surname, is also used byPunjabiSaraswat Brahmins.
^Lawrence, Sir Walter Roper (2005).The Valley of Kashmir. Asian Educational Services. p. 304.ISBN978-81-206-1630-1.Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names:— Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sapru,Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu.
^Agrawal, Premendra (August 20, 2014).Accursed & Jihadi Neighbour. Commercial Services. p. 86.ISBN9788193051207. RetrievedApril 5, 2023.Meaning of surnames found on the Kashmiri Pandit tree: Bakaya, Sapru, Bakshi, Munshi, Wazir, Chalkbast,Bhan, Langar or Langroo, Wattal, Bazaz, Taimini, Mattu, Chak, Zalpuri, Khar, Hazari, Zutshi, Razdan, Tikhu, Kathju, sopori, Thussoo, Haksar, Raina, Waloo or Wali, Wantu/Wanchu, Gamkhwar, Kakh, Mushran, Sharga, Handoo, Gurtu, Kitchlu, and Ganjoo.
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