Bali clan
Indian clan
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The Bali are a clan of the Mohyal Brahmin community, who originated from North India, particularly the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi (after the partition).
The Issar/Ishar/Isher clan is a prominent sub-branch of the Bali clan of Mohyal Brahmins, formed in the 12th century after a marriage dispute between the queen of Malot and the children of Rai Tirlok Nath Bali, a notable Mohyal warrior who was one of the seven warriors of Jhelum called to Raja Jayachandra's Rajasuya Yajna in 1191 CE; notable members include actor Puneet Issar.[1][2]
Early history
The Mohyals were once priests that resided near the ancient Saraswati river, that used to flow from the Himalayas and down to the Arabian Sea.[3] However during the Vedic Period, Bhagwan Parashurama, a famous warrior sage militarised these priests into fierce warriors that would go on to unify the areas of northwestern India and defend it from many invasions.[4]