Origin and History of CHHACHANA

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CHHACHAN is a Kashmiri surname. It is derived from the Sanskrit word 'chhatana' meaning 'a kind of sweetmeat'. The Kashmiri Chhachans are a Muslim community who trace their ancestry to the Prophet Muhammad. They are also known as the Chhatan or Chhatani community. The Chhachans are a small community, numbering around 10,000 people. The Chhachans are concentrated in the districts of Srinagar and Anantnag. The Chhachans are a Sunni Muslim community. They speak Kashmiri, Urdu, and English. The Chhachans are traditional dairy farmers. The Chhachans are also involved in carpentry, weaving, and tailoring. The Chhachans are Hindu by faith. They practice Islam and follow the Kashmiri Shaivism tradition. The Chhachans are a endogamous community. They are divided into four clans - the Ghulam, the Jang, the Sheikh, and the Bhat. The Chhachans are a community of artisans and traders. They are also involved in agriculture and livestock farming. The Chhachans are a community of traders and artisans. They are also involved in agriculture and livestock farming. The Chhachans are a community of Sunni Muslims. They speak Kashmiri, Urdu, and English. The Chhachans are a community of dairy farmers.