Chandok (surname)
Chandok (also spelled as Chandiok and Chandhok) is a surname found among the Khukhrain community.[1] According to Hindu scriptures, Chandoks are of the Khatri caste, are Suryavanshis and also Descendants of Lord Rama. Chandoks are Kshatriya. Most of Chandoks are Dual-faith Hindus (who believe in both Hindu and Sikh religions).[2]
Notable people
[edit]- Archana Chandhoke, Indian actress
- Kanika Kapoor Chandok, Indian singer
- Karun Chandhok, one of the first F1 race drivers of India
- Suhail Chandhok, Indian commentator and actor
- Vicky Chandhok, Indian race driver
References
[edit]- ^ Levi, Scott Cameron (2000). The Indian Diaspora in Central Asia and Its Trade, 1550-1900. University of Wisconsin--Madison. p. 45.
- ^ Puri, Baij Nath (1988). The Khatris, a Socio-cultural Study. M.N. Publishers and Distributors.
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