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Kalsi[1][2](Ramgharia) is an Prominent multi-linear faction found among the member of Backward class in Punjab[3], considerable per-portion also prevalent in the kamboj community.[4] However their exact origin is still unclear or disputed[5]but some source attributes it probably Sikh name derived from the landholding household of Jat decent.[6]

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  1. ^ Singh, K. S. (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. p. 790. ISBN 978-81-7154-769-2. The Ramgadia Sikh are divided into two endogamous groups viz. Thawan and Khiti. The former has a higher social status than the later. Each group has numerous exogamous clans, like Kher, Birdi, Tanjor, Kalsi, Nadi etc.
  2. ^ McLeod, W. H. (2000). Exploring Sikhism: Aspects of Sikh Identity, Culture and Thought. Oxford University Press. p. 290. ISBN 978-0-19-564902-4.
  3. ^ Encyclopaedia of Dalits in India: Emancipation and empowerment. Gyan Publishing House. ISBN 978-81-7835-269-5. 260
  4. ^ "Kals or Kalsi,Kalsye is prominent subcaste of Kamboj community - Kamboj Society". Kals or Kalsi,Kalsye is prominent subcaste of Kamboj community - Kamboj Society. Retrieved 2024-07-11.
  5. ^ Cole, Owen (2010-06-25). Sikhism - An Introduction: Teach Yourself. John Murray Press. ISBN 978-1-4441-3101-7. These are recognizable by their 'surname', such as Kalsi, Sambhi or Arora. varna status of a group may be disputed. Not so the jati and gotra. From the early years, chil brought up to know their place and everyone else's.
  6. ^ Hanks, Patrick; Lenarčič, Simon; McClure, Peter (2022). Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press. p. 1655. doi:10.1093/acref/9780190245115.001.0001. ISBN 978-0-19-024511-5.