Jaitharia or Jetharia is a clan of Bhumihar (Babhan) community. They are mostly found in the Saran, Muzaffarpur and Vaishali district of Bihar, India. They are also considered among the top and most reputed bhumihars of Bihar because of their big land owning zamindars. [1]
History
The rulers of Bettiah Raj belonged to Jaitharia clan of Bhumihar. [2]
See also
References
- ^ Kumar, Maltinandan. Chalein Such Ki Aur (in Hindi). Notion Press. ISBN 978-93-5206-582-0.
- ^ Pouchepadass, Jacques (2000-07-27). Land, Power and Market: A Bihar District Under Colonial Rule, 1860-1947. SAGE Publications. ISBN 978-0-7619-9402-2.