Wadhwa

Wadhwa or Wadhwani is a clan who either belong to Arora caste, a warrior tribe from the northern Indian subcontinent or from the Rann of Kucch, in present day Gujarat. Most of the Arora clan are believed to be a part of Khukhrain Katris, and are generally rich. As administrators and rulers, Kshatriyas were assigned with protecting dharma, and serving humanity and the world. Over time, as a result of economic and political exigencies, the Khatri also expanded into other occupations.

The Wadhwa surname came originally from the areas of the Salt Range and particularly the town of Bhera in Punjab. This area was the Sind Sagar Doab (Indus-Jhelum interfluve) and the Jech Doab (Jhelum-Chenab interfluve) region of Pakistan that comprised Khushab, Pindi Gheb, Talagang, Chakwal, Pind Dadan Khan, Peshawar and Nowshera.

The other group, from the extreme region of the Rann of Kucch, is also from a Kshatriya warrior clan who may, in the present day, be in administration, commerce and trade. They are extremely influential and live in India and western countries. In India they are known to live in Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi. Abroad, they are found in the UK, UAE, USA and Belgium and a few other European countries. They practice Hinduism and are strict vegetarians.