Origin
Katyals originally belonged to Jhang district especially in the town of Chiniot where they were rich zamindars.[2] In the Jhang city, a mohalla dedicated to Katyals as well as Maghu Khatris is present near the Chowk Bazar.[2]
Notable people
- Akhil Katyal (born 1985), Indian poet
- Nand Katyal (born 1935), Indian artist
- Neal Katyal (born 1970), Indian-American lawyer
- Rupin Katyal (1974/75–1999), Indian hijacking victim during the Indian Airlines flight 814 hijacking
- Vilayati Ram Katyal (1935–1988), Indian politician
References
- ↑ Punjab (India) (2000). Punjab State Gazetteer. Revenue and Rehabilitation Department, Punjab.
- 1 2 Nanda, Reena (2018-02-10). From Quetta to Delhi: A Partition Story. Bloomsbury Publishing. ISBN 978-93-86643-44-5.
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