Talan

Author:Laxman Burdak, IFS (R)

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Talan

(Talan, Tehlan, Taliyan, Tahlian, Talanian, Talanu, Talyan, Talani, Tahlon)

Location  : Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttrakhand, Punjab, Delhi and Madhya Pradesh

Country  : India, Pakistan

Languages : Hindi, Haryanvi, Rajasthani, Dhundhari, Punjabi, Brij Bolli Language

Religion  : Hinduism

Talan (तालान) Talan (तलान) Talhan (तहलान) Tehlan (तेहलान) Tahlian (तहिलान) Talanian (तलानियान) Talanu (तलानू) Talyan/Taliyan (ताल्यान/तालियान) Tahlon (टहलोन) Talani (तलानी) is a same gotra of Jats. Talan, Tehlan, Talhan, Tahlian, Talanian, Tahlon, and Talyan / Taliyan are considered the same gotras. They are Chandravanshi (Shivgotri) Kshatriyas. Talan Jat gotra are in Western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Delhi NCR, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Madhya Pradesh. Talani variant found in Pakistan. Renowned for their unyielding martial spirit, high principles, simple living, and steadfast moral strength, they embody a legacy of fearless leadership and integrity. Dilip Singh Ahlawat has mentioned it as one of the ruling Jat clans in Central Asia.

A Tehlan Jat

Variants of Talan

Variants of the Talan surname include:

Talan, Tahlan, Tahlian, Tahlon, Talaka, Talani, Talanian, Talanu, Talhan, Taliyan, Talyan, Tehlan

• Talanu (तालानू) - तालान का अपभ्रंश तालानू है.यह तलक के नाम से प्रारंभ हुआ.

• Talan (तालान) - महाराजा तलक जो यदुवंश में हुए उनके नाम से गोत्र चला.

Swastika symbol of Aryans

Origin

• They trace their origin to Maharaja Talaka (तलक), a Chandravanshi king in the lineage of Krishna in Puranic genealogies. The descendants of Raja Talaka came to be known as Talan.

• As per Jhajjar Gazetteer, they are considered to be of Shiva or Shivi gotra. Dilip Singh Ahlawat has mentioned it as one of the ruling Jat clans in Central Asia.

• Regional linguistic variations of this gotra include Tahlan, Tehlan, and Taliyan, which are recognized as dialectal forms of the same ancestral clan.

• Talanu (तालानू) - तालान का अपभ्रंश तालानू है। यह तलक के नाम से प्रारंभ हुआ।

• Talan (तालान) - महाराजा तलक जो यदुवंश में हुए उनके नाम से गोत्र चला।

Jat Gotras Namesake

• Talan (Tahlon) (Jat clan) = Tylos (Bahrain) (Mention by Pliny.vi.32)

• Talan (Jat clan) = Talahari (तलहारी) mentioned in Ratanpur Stone Inscription Of Jajalladeva I - (Kalachuri) Year 866 (=1114 AD). (p.410)

• Talan (Jat clan) = Talahari (तलहारी) mentioned in Verse-14 of Rajim Stone Inscription of Prithvideva II - Kalachuri Year 896 (=1145 AD). During the reign of the king, the illustrious Ratnadëva (II), he had his body red like vermilion in the land of Talahâri (तलहारि). By his very valiant deeds he fulfilled his vow and acquired the true name of Jagatsimha (जयत्सिम्ह) (p.457). Talahari (तलहारी) was the name of the southern portion of the Bilaspur tahsil, including Mallâr and the surrounding territory. (p.453).

• Talan (Jat clan) = Talahari (तलहारी) mentioned in Verse-26 of Koni Stone Inscription Of Prithvideva II - (Kalachuri) Year 900 (=1148 AD). Talahâri seems to have comprised the country round Mallâr in the Bilaspur and Janjgir tahsils. Its ancient name seems to have been Taradamshaka-bhukti (तरदंशक भुक्ति).

• Talan (Jat clan) = Talahari (तलहारी) mentioned in Verse-5 of Ratanpur Stone Inscription Of Prithvideva II - (Kalachuri) Year 915 (=1163 AD). This famous province (mandala) of Talahâri is described as an ornament of the earth. (p.508)

• Talan (Jat clan) = Taulantii (ताउलँती) of ancient Europe. According to Bhim Singh Dahiya, they are mentioned in ancient classical records as Taulantii. The original name is considered to be Talan, with suffixes -tis or -ioi added according to ancient linguistic forms. The Taulantii of the Illyrian region of Europe are considered by him to be related to the Talan clan of India, with phonetic variations according to local languages.

Mention by Pliny

Pliny mentions Arabia.... Fifty miles from the coast, lying in the interior, is the region of Attene, and opposite to Gerra is the island of Tylos¹⁸, as many miles distant from the shore; it is famous for the vast number of its pearls, and has a town of the same name; in its vicinity there is a smaller island,¹⁹ distant from a promontory on the larger one twelve miles and a half. They say that beyond this large islands may be seen, upon which no one has ever landed: the circumference of the smaller island is one hundred and twelve miles and a half; and it is more than that distance from the Persian coast, being accessible by only one narrow channel.

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18. The modern island of Bahrain, according to Brotier, still famous for its pearl-fishery.

Religious tradition

According to community traditions, many families belonging to the Talan (Tahlan/Tehlan/Taliyan) gotra worship Shiva and regard him with special reverence. In some regions, the clan is also traditionally described as Shivgotri in genealogical works.

History

Bhim Singh Dahiya mentions Talhan as one of the ancient Jat clans and includes it among the surviving clan names recorded in his study. He records Talhan among the ancient clan names which have continued into the present day, indicating the antiquity of the clan. The modern forms Talan, Tahlan, Tehlan, and Taliyan are regarded as regional variants of the same clan, their spellings having changed over time due to local pronunciation and dialectical differences.

Ompal Singh Tugania has also recorded Talan, Tehlan, and Taliyan as variants of the same Jat clan, indicating that these names represent regional forms of a common ancestral clan.

According to traditional genealogical accounts, the Talan gotra traces its ancestry to Talaka (तलक), a ruler mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana. Community traditions maintain that the descendants of Talaka gradually became known as Talan, Tahlan, Tehlan, and Taliyan in different regions of North India owing to linguistic and regional variations.

Dalip Singh Ahlawat has also listed Tehlan and Taliyan among the Jat gotras. At present, the clan is found mainly in Western Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, Delhi, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh. Members of the clan are also found in Pakistan, particularly in the Punjab region.

Although the clan is known by different spellings in different regions, historical works and community traditions generally regard Talan, Tahlan, Tehlan, and Taliyan as belonging to the same ancestral Jat clan.

Early Historical References

Historian Bhim Singh Dahiya, in Jats the Ancient Rulers (A Clan Study), mentions Talan (also recorded as Tehlan) among the ancient clan names that have survived into the modern Jat community. He notes that the names Mand, Talan, Hala, and Tukhar occur together in ancient traditions and identifies them with the present-day Jat clans bearing these names.

Dahiya further explains that the modern form Tehlan or Talan represents a linguistic development of an earlier root form through the addition of the suffix -an, a common feature in Jat clan nomenclature.

The same study also discusses the Bhitari Pillar Inscription of Skandagupta in connection with conflicts involving several north-western tribes. These observations represent Dahiya's interpretation of the available literary and epigraphic evidence.

Talan (Tehlan) Clan in Ancient & Classical Sources

Region / Era	Jat Clan / Variant	Historical Text & Information
1. Central Asia & Oxus Valley	Talan / Tahlan / Tehlan	Listed at **Serial No. 25** in the official List of Jat Republics of Middle and Central Asia. Established sovereign Ganarajyas (Independent Republics) along the Oxus River (Amu Darya) frontier. Fiercely resisted the invasion of Alexander the Great, using advanced horse-mounted archery and hit-and-run cavalry tactics to disrupt the Macedonian phalanxes.
2. Balkans & Adriatic Coast	The Taulantii	Recorded by classical Greco-Roman historians as a powerful, fiercely independent Illyrian tribe governing the Adriatic coastlands. Anthropological analyses link this European manifestation directly back to the migrating Talan warrior blocks from Afghanistan, sharing the same root name, warrior aristocracy, and democratic assembly structures.
3. North India (Puranic Succession)	Talaka Lineage / Taliyan	Documented in the Bhagavata Purana (Skandha 12, Chapter 1). Traced as a prominent Chandravanshi (Lunar Kshatriya) line originating from **Raja Talaka (तालक)**, son of King Haleya within the Andhra (Satavahana) imperial succession. Part of the ancient four-fold tribal coalition alongside the Manda, Hala, and Tukhar clans.
4. Indo-Gangetic Plains	Tahlan / Tahla Allied Blocs	Formed a formidable military alliance with allied Jat forces to challenge centralized imperial hegemony in the 5th Century AD. As explicitly recorded in the Bhitari Pillar Inscription, this fierce counter-offensive completely shattered the northern frontiers of the Gupta Empire, forcing Emperor Skandagupta to sleep on the bare ground during the campaign.
5. South Kosala	Talahari Mandala	Epigraphically recorded in the medieval stone inscriptions of the Kalachuri dynasty (e.g., *Ratanpur Inscription of 1114 AD* and *Rajim Inscription of 1145 AD*). The region of Talahari is praised as the "ornament of the earth," where Talan chieftains maintained absolute administrative and territorial sovereignty.
6. Religious Tradition & Lineage	Shivgotri / Chandravanshi	Categorized as Shivgotri Kshatriyas in genealogical works and clan traditions. Historically associated with the ancient Shivi lineage (a Chandravanshi Kshatriya stock) and traditional reverence for Shiva, preserving their warrior identity through ages.

Jat Republics

According to Dalip Singh Ahlawat, the Tahlan (Talan) clan is included in the list of Jat republics of Middle and Central Asia in Jat History Dalip Singh Ahlawat/Chapter IV, where it is recorded at serial number 25 (p. 413).

Migration

Animation highlighting the Ancestral ethnic Scythian Migration component of the Talan Jats.

People belonging to this gotra write it as Talan (तलान), Talan (तालान) , Talanu (तालानू) , Tahlan (ताहलाण), Taliyan (तालियान), which is all due to differences in region and language. The biggest village of this gotra is Chhur (Meerut). Some hundred years ago, Talan/Taliyan/Tehlan migrated from Jassaur Kheri (जैसोर खेड़ी/ खेड़ी जसौर) and settled down in Chhur , Dichaon Kalan , Nangli , Baprola , Baraut , Bagpat , Muzaffarnagar , Shamli. Jasaur Kheri is the Parental Village of the people of this Gotra. People belonging to this gotra write it as Talan (तलान), Talan (तालान) , Talanu (तालानू) , Tahlan (ताहलाण), Taliyan (तालियान), which is all due to differences in region and language. The biggest village of this gotra is Chhur (Meerut). Some hundred years ago, Talan/Taliyan/Tehlan migrated from Jassaur Kheri (जैसोर खेड़ी/ खेड़ी जसौर) and settled down in Chhur , Dichaon Kalan , Nangli , Baprola, Baraut , Bagpat , Muzaffarnagar , Shamli. Jasaur Kheri is the Parental Village of the people of this Gotra.

Talan/Taliyan Khap

Taliyan Khap has villages in Meerut and Baghpat districts in Uttar Pradesh. Head village is Salawa. Main villages are Aghwanpur and Dabathwa.

Villages founded by Talan clan

• Budhaka (बूढाका) : Village in Khair tahsil of Aligarh district in Uttar Pradesh.
• Chhur (छुर) : Village in Sardhana tahsil of Meerut district in Uttar Pradesh.
• Jassaur Kheri (जैसोर खेड़ी) : Village in Jhajjar district in Haryana.
• Jattalan (जट्टालां) : Village in Mansa tahsil of Mansa district in Punjab.
• Mewla Gopalgarh (मेवला गोपालगढ़) : Village in Jewar tahsil of Gautam Buddha Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh.
• Nangli Sakrawati (नांगली सकरावती) : Village in Najafgarh tahsil of South West Delhi district in Delhi.
• Otalan (ओटालां) : Village in Samrala tahsil of Ludhiana district in Punjab.
• Tahlian (तहलियां) : Village in Budhlada tahsil of Mansa district in Punjab.
• Talania (तलानिया) : Village in Fatehgarh Sahib tahsil of Fatehgarh Sahib district in Punjab.
• Talan Gam (तलन गाम) : Village in Pulwama tahsil of Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Talhan Jalandhar (तलहान) : Village in Jalandhar tahsil of Jalandhar district in Punjab.
• Talnu (तालनू) : Village in Sardulgarh tahsil of Mansa district in Punjab.

तालान / तालियान खाप

इतिहास और स्थानीय परंपराओं में यह दर्ज है कि इस खाप के करीब 11-12 गांव हैं जो उत्तर प्रदेश के Meerut (मेरठ) और Baghpat (बागपत) जनपद में बसे हुए हैं जिनमें Salawa (सलावा), Aghwanpur (अघवानपुर), Dabathwa (दबथुआ) आदि मुख्य गांव हैं । सलावा गांव के पास इस खाप की चौधराहत व गद्दी है । सलावा इस खाप का मुख्यालय है । चौधरी सुधीर तालियान (Chaudhary Sudhir Taliyan) इस खाप के मुख्य चौधरी हैं जो अपनी ईमानदारी, सादगी और न्यायकारी फैसलों के लिए जाने जाते हैं । वर्तमान में चौधरी सुधीर तालियान ही तालियान खाप के चौधरी हैं ।

तालन गोत्र के ऐतिहासिक गांव

तालन (तेहलान, तहलान, तालियान) गोत्र के लोग मुख्य रूप से उत्तर प्रदेश, हरियाणा, दिल्ली, पंजाब तथा जम्मू और कश्मीर में पाए जाते हैं। उपलब्ध सामुदायिक परम्पराओं एवं वंशावली स्रोतों के अनुसार तालन गोत्र के प्रमुख एवं ऐतिहासिक गांव निम्नलिखित हैं:

• 1- Chhur (छुर), Meerut
• 2- Budhaka (बुढाका), Gautam Buddha Nagar
• 3- Faridpur Gabhana (फरीदपुर गभाना), Aligarh
• 4- Vaina (वैना), Gautam Buddha Nagar
• 5- Mewla Gopalgarh (मेवला गोपालगढ़), Gautam Buddha Nagar
• 6- Rajpur Chajpur (राजपुर चाजपुर), Muzaffarnagar
• 7- Malikpura (मलिकपुरा), Muzaffarnagar
• 8- Jareliya Bajna (जरेलिया बाजना), Mathura
• 9- Atari (अटारी), Aligarh
• 10- Dichaon Kalan (दिचाऊं कलां), Delhi
• 11- Baprola (बापरोला), Delhi
• 12- Nangli Sakrawati (नांगली सकरावती), Delhi
• 13- Ujwa (उझवा), Delhi
• 14- Jassaur Kheri (जसौर खेड़ी), Jhajjar
• 15- Talan Gam (तलन गाम), Pulwama
• 16- Talhan Jalandhar (तल्हान), Jalandhar
• 17- Tahlian (तहलियां), Mansa
• 18- Talnu (तालनू), Mansa
• 19- Jattalan (जट्टालां), Mansa
• 20- Talania (तलानिया), Fatehgarh Sahib
• 21- Otalan (ओटालां), Ludhiana

नोट : Jassaur Kheri (झज्जर, हरियाणा) को तालन/तेहलान गोत्र का मुख्य पैतृक गांव माना जाता है जहाँ आज भी इस गोत्र के लोग बड़ी संख्या में निवास करते हैं, जबकि Chhur (मेरठ, उत्तर प्रदेश) को इस गोत्र के प्रमुख बड़े गांवों में गिना जाता है।

Origin In Bhagavata Purana

Talaka ancestry

There are various theories of Origin of Talan Gotra:

1. Talaka Orin - 'A study of the Bhagavata Purana; or, Esoteric Hinduism' by Purnendu Narayana Sinha, pp 226-227 mentions that (10) ten kings of the Sunga dynasty shall reign for 112 years. These are:Pushyamitra → Agnimitra → Sujyestha → (Vasumitra + Bhadraka + Pulinda): Pulinda → Utghosha → Vajramitra → Bhagavata → Devabhuti Vasudeva, the minister of Devabhuti, shall kill his master and become himself the king.

Vasudeva → Bhumitra → Narayana → Susarman

These four kings shall be called Kanvas. They shall reign for 345 years. Susarman shall be killed by his servant Balin, a King of the Andhra clan, who shall himself usurp the throne. Balin shall be succeeded by his brother Krishna.

Balin → Krishna → Srisantakarna → Pournamasa → Lambodara → Chivilaka → Meghasvati → Atamana → Anishta Karman → Haleya → Talaka→ Purishabhiru → Sunandana → Chakora → 8 Bahus/Bahukas ending in Sivasvati → Gomati → Purimat → Medasiras → Sivaskanda → Yajnasri → Vijaya → Chandravijna → Salomadhi

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[p.227]: These thirty kings of the Andhra dynasty shall rule the earth for 456 years. Seven Abhiras, kings of Avabhriti, ten Gardabhins (men of Gardabha) and sixteen Kankas shall then be the rulers. They shall be followed by 8 Yavanas, 14 Turushkas and ten Surundas. These 65 kings shall reign for one thousand and ninety nine years. Eleven Moulas shall then be the kings for 300 years. Bhuta-Nanda, Bangiri, Sisunandi and Yaso-Nandi shall then become kings. Their sons, all known as Bahlikas, shall succeed them. Then Pushpamitra shall be the king, then his son Durmitra. Seven Andhras, seven Kosalas, Vidurapatis and Nishadhas shall then become kings, at one and the same time, over the lands of these names. They shall be the descendants of the Bahlikas. Visvasphurji, otherwise called Puranjaya, shall be the king of the Magadhas. He shall make havoc of the caste system. His chief town shall be Padmavati (Modern Patna) but his kingdom shall extend from Hardwar to Pryag.

Reference - A study of the Bhagavata Purana; or, Esoteric Hinduism by Purnendu Narayana Sinha, pp 226-227

Talan is Same as Taulantii

Talan as Taulantii

Origin from Taulantii of Europe: The Taulantii were an ancient tribe of Europe, mentioned in the historical writings of Classical Greek and Roman scholars. They were one of the prominent tribes of ancient Illyria and were associated with the western Balkan region (modern-day Albania). Ancient sources describe the Taulantii as one of the most powerful groups among the Illyrian peoples who played a significant role in the political and military history of the Mediterranean, particularly under prominent monarchs like King Glaucias, who famously resisted Alexander the Great and gave political asylum to Pyrrhus of Epirus. According to historians like Bhim Singh Dahiya and Western scholar E. Pococke, the ancient Taulantii are the same as the present-day Jat clan Talan (also rendered in regional variations as Tehlan, Taliyan, or Tahlan). He identifies the Taulantii mentioned in European classical records with the Talan clan of India and considers them to be descendants of the same ancient stock. According to this view, the original name of the clan was Talan, while the form Taulantii developed due to the addition of regional suffixes and changes according to the phonetic rules of ancient European languages.

The name Taulantii appears to contain linguistic elements that correspond with the name Talan. In ancient Greek and Roman records, tribal names were often written according to the pronunciation system of the writers, resulting in variations of the original names. Suffixes such as -tis, -ii, or -ioi attached to tribal names were common in Greek and Latin descriptions of foreign tribes. Therefore, Taulantii can be understood as a classical European form of the original clan name Talan, which later underwent a natural phonetic transformation (apabhramsha) into regional variants:

Taulantii / Taulantioi ➔ Talan / Tehlan / Taliyan

The similarity between Taulantii and Talan is not limited only to their names but also reflects a continuity of ancient clan traditions. Many ancient tribes migrated, expanded, and became known by different names in different regions due to changes in language, geography, and local pronunciation. Following ancient eastward migrations through Hellenistic and Central Asian corridors into northern India, the ancient European name Taulantii is considered to have survived in India in the form of Talan and Tehlan.

The Taulantii belonged to the ancient Illyrian cultural sphere, which had close interactions with the Greek world. Their history is recorded in connection with the ancient kingdoms and tribal groups of the Balkans. On the other hand, the Talan are known today as an ancient Jat clan of India—with a historical presence across Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi NCR—preserving their traditional clan identity and Khap traditions through generations.

Bhim Singh Dahiya further argues that the preservation of ancient clan names among the Jats provides evidence of their connection with old tribal communities of Central Asia and Europe. According to this interpretation, the migration and settlement patterns of ancient peoples allowed several old tribal names to continue in different regions with minor linguistic changes.

Thus, according to this identification, the ancient Taulantii of Europe and the Talan Jats of India represent the same ancient clan lineage. The European form Taulantii and the Indian form Talan / Tehlan are considered different linguistic forms of the same original name, preserved through historical changes and regional pronunciations.

Tehran and Talan clan

Zagros Mountains

Tehran (Persian: تهران, Hindi: तेहरान) is the capital city of Iran and one of the largest urban centres in Western Asia. The name Tehran is considered by some clan historians to be closely related to the names Tehlan, Tahlan and Talan, which are recorded as variants of the Talan gotra in Jat traditions. According to clan traditions, the ancestors of the Talan (Tahlan/Tehlan) gotra are believed to have lived in regions of ancient Iran before migrating eastwards into the north-western parts of the Indian subcontinent. The striking similarity between the names Tehran and Tehlan has led some researchers to suggest that the two may preserve memories of a common ethnic or tribal origin.

The historical region surrounding Tehran lies close to the Zagros Mountains, an area associated with several ancient tribes and migration routes. Supporters of the migration theory regard the name Tehran as a possible geographical remnant of an early Tehlan/Talan population that once inhabited the region before later movements towards Bactria, Afghanistan and north-western India.

Although direct archaeological evidence is yet to be established, the linguistic resemblance between Tehran and Tehlan/Tahlan continues to be cited as an important clue in tracing the ancient origins and migrations of the Talan clan.

तेहरान और तेहलान/तलान गोत्र

तेहरान (Tehran) ईरान की राजधानी तथा पश्चिमी एशिया के प्रमुख प्राचीन नगरों में से एक है। कुछ जाट परम्पराओं और गोत्र-अध्ययनों में यह मत व्यक्त किया गया है कि तेहरान नाम का सम्बन्ध तेहलान (Tahlan/Tehlan) अथवा तलान (Talan) गोत्र से हो सकता है।

लोक-परम्पराओं के अनुसार तेहलान/तलान गोत्र के पूर्वज प्राचीन काल में ईरान और उसके आसपास के क्षेत्रों में निवास करते थे तथा बाद में विभिन्न दिशाओं में प्रवास कर उत्तर-पश्चिम भारत तक पहुँचे। इस मत के समर्थक मानते हैं कि तेहरान और तेहलान नामों में पाई जाने वाली ध्वन्यात्मक समानता किसी प्राचीन जातीय या गोत्रीय सम्बन्ध का संकेत हो सकती है।

कुछ शोधकर्ताओं का यह भी विचार है कि तेहरान क्षेत्र में निवास करने वाले तेहलान अथवा तलान वंशीय समूहों के नाम पर ही इस स्थान का नाम विकसित हुआ होगा। यद्यपि इस सम्बन्ध में अभी तक कोई सर्वमान्य ऐतिहासिक या पुरातात्त्विक प्रमाण उपलब्ध नहीं है, फिर भी तेहरान और तेहलान नामों की समानता को गोत्र के प्राचीन इतिहास और प्रवास परम्पराओं के अध्ययन में उल्लेखनीय माना जाता है।

इस प्रकार जाट परम्पराओं में तेहरान को तेहलान/तलान गोत्र के प्राचीन निवास-स्थलों में से एक माना जाता है।

Relationship with Ghalyan

According to regional oral traditions, the Talan (also rendered as Taliyan, Tahlan, or Tehlan) and Ghalyan Jat clans share a close historical, social, and genealogical brotherhood (*bhaichara*). Local narratives regard both groups as branch lineages originating from a common ancestral stock.

Community traditions link the early heritage of both Talan and Ghalyan with regional tribal networks, including the Baliyan khap, Desh Khap, and historical ties to the Tomar confederation. Over time, localized migrations across Haryana, Western Uttar Pradesh, and Delhi NCR led to distinct clan names while maintaining strong social cohesion and shared identity.

While the precise genealogical links between Talan, Ghalyan, Baliyan, and Desh Khap continue to be documented, their mutual association remains a well-preserved aspect of regional Jat folklore and khap traditions.

Gallery of Talan Khap

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Distribution of Surname Talan in the world

Distribution of Surname Talan in the world

Talan surname is found in the countries of Eurasia, Australia and America. Some of the countries where Talan surname is found are as under: Afghanistan, America, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom The name Talan has a web popularity of 164,000 pages as on 14.10.2014. As per online source an analysis of Talan surname is Russia (85), USA (42), United Kingdom (12), France (8), Brazil (6), Canada (5), others (rest). What is the origin of name Talan? Probably Wales, France or Eastern Europe.

Distribution in Delhi

Dichaon Kalan, Baprola, Nangli Sakrawati, Ujawaa,

Distribution in Rajasthan

Villages in Churu district

Sarsar, Sangaria,

Distribution in Uttar Pradesh

Talan, Tehlan and Taliyan are considered variations of the same gotra and are found mainly in the Baraut region of Baghpat district as well as in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh. Members of this gotra belong to the Hindu community.

Villages in Meerut district

Chhur,

Villages in Greater Noida district

Budhaka, Faridpur Gabhana, Vaina, Mewla Gopalgarh

Villages in Muzaffarnagar district

Jeevna, Khanjahanpur, Malikpura, Muzaffarnagar, Rajpur Chajpur, Raipur Nagli, Titavi (near Sisauli), and some nearby Muzaffarnagar.

Villages in Mathura district

Jareliya Bajna, Khusipura,

Villages in Aligarh district

Atari Aligarh, Khair Aligarh, Baina, Bhavigarh, Budhaka, Tappal,

Villages in Baghpat district

Baraut, Kasampur Kheri,

Villages in Shamli district

Shamli

Distribution in Haryana

Villages in Jhajjar district

Jassaur Kheri (Jasaur Kheri), Dujana, Bhadani, Birohar belt villages, Bahadurgarh rural belt villages, Loharheri, Jhanswa, Pelpa, Kulana,

Villages In Rohtak District

Loharheri

Villages in Palwal district

Hodal, Hasanpur, Janauli, Palwal, Chirwari, Dadhota, Dehlaka, Ramgarh, Khedikalan, Panhera Kalan,

Villages in Faridabad district

Atali, Sihi, Sotai, Nangla Bhiku, Bhanakpur, Ajronda, Alawalpur,

Villages in Gurgaon (Gurugram) district

Kiranj, Sohna, Pataudi, Fazalpur,

Distribution in Uttrakhand

Villages in Haridwar district

Haridwar,

Distribution in Punjab

Villages in Mansa district

Tahlian, Talnu, Jattalan, Talhan.

Village in Jalandhar district

Talhan

Village in Ludhiana village

Otalan

Village in Fatehgarh Sahib

Talania

Distribution in Madhya Pradesh

Talan (also spelled Tehlan/Thalan in some regions) Jat families are found in Madhya Pradesh mainly due to migration from the Western Uttar Pradesh–Haryana belt. The presence in Madhya Pradesh is limited and scattered, without any major concentrated settlements.

Village in Nimach district

Nimach,

Village in Gwalior district

Gwalior,

Notable persons from Talan gotra

• Sardar Singh Tehlan Lance Naik Sardar Singh Tehlan (2640716) - Vir Chakra (Posthumous) (12.05.1939 - 20.10.1962) became a martyr on 20.10.1962 during Indo-China War 1962. He was from village Jassaur Kheri, Jhajjar, Haryana, Father: Surat Singh, Unit: 4 Grenadiers Regiment.

• Devraj Tehlan - is from Delhi. He was the Vice President of Delhi University Student Union in year 2007.

• Sudhir Kumar Taliyan - Khap Chaudhary of the Taliyan Khap from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, actively involved in community welfare and leadership.

• Ran Singh Talan - Freedom Fighter, Saint-Soldier from Budhaka Village in Greater Noida. He was a good friend of Sardar Udham Singh.

• Lal Singh Tehlan - (c. 1925 - 25 February 2020) - A legendary veteran Freedom Fighter, distinguished soldier of the Indian Army, and iconic figure from Baraut, Baghpat. He was born to Zamindar Bakhtawar Singh Tehlan and Sumaya Devi Dhaiya, with ancestral roots tracing back to Jassaur Kheri. He actively participated in the freedom struggle against British colonial rule and later served with immense valor in the Indian Army.

• Ch Kanwar Singh Tehlan - Freedom Fighter & Pardhan of Nangli Sakrawati.

• Prachi Tehlan - Netball player, from Nangli Sakrawati village in Delhi. She is captain of Indian Women's Netball team.

• Dr. Ranpal Singh Talyan - Vice-Chancellor, Chaudhary Ranbir Singh University (CRSU), Jind, from Chhur.

• Mahavir Taliyan - Master Athlete from Karnal, Haryana. He won three medals (silver in triple jump, bronze in high jump and javelin throw) in the 34th Haryana Masters Athletics Championship held at Panchkula.

• Sachin Singh Talan - was from Village: Malikpura, district Muzaffarnagar in Uttar Pradesh - He made the supreme sacrifice on 27 August 2013 during the Kawal incident while defending the honor, modesty, and dignity of his sister. His exceptional bravery and ultimate sacrifice for the family and community are inscribed in golden letters in the history of the Talan clan.

• Chahat Singh Talan - Assistant Professor, AICE Department, Amity University, Noida from Budhaka Village in Greater Noida.

• Mr. Randhir Singh Tehlan - Area Manager, National Seeds Corp, BE-48 Paschim Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, 011-27442197, PSU (PP-844).

• Narayan Singh Tahlan - Advocate, author of the book Deen Bandhu Ka Safarnama.

• Anuj Kumar Taliyan - He won a Gold Medal in 100 plus kg category in the 11th World Bodybuilding Championship (2019), in South Korea from Chhur.

• Mayank Tehlan - (Born 11 October 1986, in Delhi) is a useful middle-order batsman. He has played five first-class matches for Delhi and has scored one century, 176 in his debut match against Maharashtra. He has played 13 ODIs for the Indian U19 side. Virender Sehwag’s cousin Mayank Tehlan took exactly the same cricketing route as his famous cousin, same coach, same club and it all added up to a similar ‘no-hangs aggressive’ batting approach. A student of Salwan Boys School, Mayank is a natural stroke-maker. He is also a good off-spinner bowler.

• Kalpana Tehlan - She is from Nangli Sakrawati. Gold Medalist in B.SC from IGNOU in 2011. Winner of Tech Mahindra Shikshak Samman for 2011-2012, Best Zonal Teacher Award in 2014, Teacher Excellence Samman of SARD in 2018.

• Rohit Tehlan - Haryanvi Singer, Artist, Producer and Actor, known for his hit song "Chora Jaat Ka".

• Kunwar Harnarayan Singh - Notable scion of Bhavigarh, known for his noble lineage and aristocratic heritage.
• Kunwar Sahab Singh - Son of Kunwar Harnarayan Singh, carrying forward the esteemed family legacy of Bhavigarh.
• Kunwar Chandra Raj Singh - Son of Kunwar Sahab Singh, recognized as a prominent regional figure and landlord.
• Kunwar Prithviraj Singh - Son of Kunwar Sahab Singh, known for his active involvement in local community affairs and social welfare.
• Kunwar Brajraj Singh - Son of Kunwar Chandra Raj Singh, respected for his administrative acumen and leadership within the family estate.
• Kunwar Deshraj Singh - Son of Kunwar Chandra Raj Singh, an influential community elder and patron of local traditions.
• Kunwar Pawanraj Singh - Son of Kunwar Chandra Raj Singh, noted for his contributions to agricultural development and regional philanthropy.
• Kunwar Yograj Singh - Son of Kunwar Prithviraj Singh, a respected gentleman dedicated to preserving ancestral heritage.
• Kunwar Aditya Raj Singh - Son of Kunwar Yograj Singh, Captain of the Uttar Pradesh Football Team, 2–3 times Santosh Trophy winner, and a distinguished sports personality.
• Kunwar Shourya Raj Singh - Son of Kunwar Yograj Singh, known for his academic pursuits and youth leadership.
• Kunwar Magan Raj Singh - Son of Kunwar Deshraj Singh, active in managing ancestral properties and community relations.
• Kunwar Yadvendra Singh - Son of Kunwar Brajraj Singh, recognized for his professional career and modern leadership qualities.
• Kunwar Dhruv Raj Singh - Son of Kunwar Pawan Raj Singh, noted for his active engagement in regional youth welfare and sports.

• Chandrapal Singh Talan - Army Officer, retired from Subedar Rank, served with distinction in the Indian Army. (Grandson of Ran Singh Talan)
• Soraj Singh Talan - Served in UP Police on Sub-Inspector Post, known for his dedicated law enforcement service. (Grandson of Ran Singh Talan)
• Devendra Singh Talan - Army Officer, retired from Subedar Rank, served with valor in the Indian Army. (Grandson of Ran Singh Talan)
• Yashpal Singh Talan - From Budhaka Village. Administrative Officer, Sri Aurobindo College (Evening) (University of Delhi), managing institutional administration efficiently.
• Gaurav Talan - Asst. Professor, University School of Management Studies (USMS), Indraprastha University, Dwarka, New Delhi, specializing in management education and research.
• Yogesh Talan Pradhan — Former Pradhan of Mewla Gopalgarh, known for local governance and community development | Contact: 9971155023
• Brajpal Singh Talan — From Mewla Gopalgarh, a respected community member involved in local agriculture and social welfare.
• Satyapal Singh Talan — From Mewla Gopalgarh, known for his active participation in local panchayat affairs and community building.
• Veerpal Singh — From Mewla Gopalgarh, recognized for his contributions to local trade and social harmony.
• Varun Talan — From Mewla Gopalgarh, a dynamic youth leader engaged in regional development initiatives.
• Gaurav Talan — From Mewla Gopalgarh, noted for his professional endeavors and community support.
• Sukhpal Singh — From Mewla Gopalgarh, a senior community member known for his wisdom in resolving local disputes.
• Gir Prasad Singh — From Mewla Gopalgarh, respected elder involved in traditional farming and community leadership.
• Chaudhary Robin Talan — From Mewla Gopalgarh, active community organizer and youth coordinator | Contact: 9999095587
• Chaudhary Prince Talan — From Mewla Gopalgarh, known for his active participation in local social welfare activities | Contact: 9990099072
• Chaudhary Nikhil Talan — From Mewla Gopalgarh, a progressive youth representative contributing to local community welfare.

Gallery of Talans

Devraj Tehlan - Vice President of Delhi University Student Union in 2007, from Delhi. Lance Naik Sardar Singh Tehlan - Vir Chakra (Posthumous), martyred on 20.10.1962 during the Indo-China War from Jassaur Kheri, Jhajjar. Aniket Tehlan - Jatland Wikipedia Contributor. Sudhir Kumar Taliyan - Khap Chaudhary of the Taliyan Khap from Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, actively involved in community welfare and leadership. Lal Singh Tehlan - Member of Tehlan Khap (Haryana) And Retired Indian Army Soldier, Freedom Fighter. Sachin Singh Talan - From Malikpura, Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, who made the supreme sacrifice on 27 August 2013 during the Kawal incident. Prachi Tehlan - Netball player from Nangli Sakrawati village, Delhi, and captain of the Indian Women's Netball team. Anuj Kumar Taliyan - Gold Medalist in the 100+ kg category in the 11th World Bodybuilding Championship (2019) from Chhur, shown with his brother Shyamveer Kumar Taliyan. Mayank Tehlan - Useful middle-order batsman (born 11 October 1986 in Delhi), first-class centurion, and former player for the Indian U19 side. Prachi Tehlan with Jaideep Ahlawat. Rohit Tehlan - Haryanvi Singer, Artist, Producer, and Actor, known for his hit song "Chora Jaat Ka". Robin Singh Talan with his wife Swati Kumari from the armed forces couple's journey.

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