Dosar Vaishya
Vaishya community from India
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Dosar, also known as Dhusar, is a Vaishya community in North India[1] that originated in the Dhosi hill region near Rewari in the Indian state of Haryana. Written records as far back as 8th century, mention them[2] and they are related to Dhusar Brahmins (sub-branch of Bhargavas) who earlier performed purohit duties but later took on the trading and business activities, leading to present-day sometimes-confused claims from both communities.[3][4] The last Hindu ruler of Delhi Hemu, saint poet Sahajo Bai,[5] and the publisher Munshi Nawal Kishore also belonged to the same community.
History
Origin
The present-day Dhusar community traces its common origin to Dhosi Hill, a site associated with the vedic era Hindu sage Rishi Chyavana, which serves as the ancestral root for both present-day Dhusar Brahmins (Bhargavas) and Dhusar Vaishyas (Baniyas).[3] This shared lineage is evidenced by historical accounts of the community performing both priestly (Purohit) and mercantile duties, leading to contemporary claims from both Brahmin and Vaishya groups.[4]
6th-9th century
They are mentioned in the Sakarari (old name of Sikar) inscription of Vikram Samvat 699 (642 CE) along with the Dharkata community.[6] The Sakarari inscription, dated to VS 699 (AD 642-2), is a historical record that mentions the Dharkata community, which is associated with the early history of the Dosar Vaishya (or Dhusar) community.
They are mentioned in a Khandela (Sikar district) inscription of 807 CE.[2][7]
Modern era
The author of the Jhanda Geet (विजयी विश्व तिरंगा प्यारा, झण्डा ऊँचा रहे हमारा), Shyam Lal Gupta was a Dosar.[8][9]
Celebrations
The present day "Matsya Utsav" of Alwar district begins from Machari village,[10] as a cultural tribute to Samrat Hem Chandra Vikramaditya, who was born in the village in 1501,[11] a Dosar Brahmin turned trader and kshatriya ruler.
Agrasen Jayanti, with main event at Agroha Dham, is celebrated by all Agrawals across the world.
