The Minhas (or Manhas) is a

Rajput Rājpūt (, from Sanskrit ''rājaputra'' meaning "son of a king"), also called Thākur (), is a large multi-component cluster of castes, kin bodies, and local groups, sharing social status and ideology of genealogical descent originating fro ...

clan. They are found in

Punjab Punjab (; ; also romanised as Panjāb or Panj-Āb) is a geopolitical, cultural, and historical region in South Asia. It is located in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent, comprising areas of modern-day eastern Pakistan and no ...

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and

Jammu and Kashmir Jammu and Kashmir may refer to: * Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), a region administered by India as a union territory since 2019 * Jammu and Kashmir (state), a region administered by India as a state from 1952 to 2019 * Jammu and Kashmir (prin ...

. These are spread in most of the part of Gagwan and

Jhatgali Jhatgali is a village and panchayat in tehsil Rajgarh, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajgarh of the Ramban district of Indian administered union territory of Jammu and Kashmir (union territory), Jammu and Kashmir (Union territory). This village comprises v ...

of district Ramban. It is found in

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and

Sikh Sikhs (singular Sikh: or ; , ) are an ethnoreligious group who adhere to Sikhism, a religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak. The term ''Si ...

communities.

Notable people

Notable people with this surname, who may or may not have a connection to the clan, include: *

Arafat Minhas Arafat Minhas (Urdu: ; born 2 January 2005) is a Pakistani cricketer who plays for the Pakistan national cricket team, Pakistan cricket team and Karachi Kings. Minhas bowls Left-arm orthodox spin, left arm orthodox . Early career Minhas was b ...

, a Pakistani cricketer *

Bagicha Singh Minhas Bagicha Singh Minhas (1929-2005) is an Indian economist. Education Minhas was born in Punjab, British India, and obtained his first degree of BSc (agriculture) from Khalsa College, Amritsar, and a Master's degree in economics from Punjab ...

, an Indian economist. *

Varinder Singh Minhas Varinder Singh Minhas VrC, SM (24 January 1955 – 12 October 2012) was an Indian Army officer. As a Major, he commanded Operation Rajiv to capture the erstwhile Quaid post (now known as Bana Post) in Siachen area. During this action, then-Nb Sub ...

, Indian Army officer, recipient of Vir Chakra. *

Deepak Manhas This is a list of cricketers who have played for the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association and also those who are notable. A * Salman nabi * Imtiaz Ahmed * Omar Alam (born 1985) * Mehjoor Ali (born 1991) * Suhail Andleev (born 1982) * ...

, Indian cricketer *

Dolly Minhas Dolly Mattoo (née Minhas) (born 8 February 1968) is an Indian actress, former model and beauty pageant titleholder who won Miss India Universe 1988 and represented her country at Miss Universe 1989. She has acted in Hindi, Punjabi, Telugu ...

, an Indian actor and model. *

Fahid Minhas Fahid Bashir Minhas (born 14 February 1988) is a Dutch politician of the conservative liberal People's Party for Freedom and Democracy (VVD). He worked as a real estate developer and became a member of the Schiedam municipal council (Netherlands ...

, Dutch politician *

Ishaan Singh Manhas Ishaan Singh Manhas(born 18 October 1988) is an Indian people, Indian television and film actor. He has appeared on TV shows like ''Ek Mutthi Aasmaan (TV series), Ek Mutthi Aasmaan'', ''Chandra Nandini'', ''Mere Angne Mein'' and ''Ek Bhram...Sa ...

, an Indian television and film actor. *

Khudadad Khan Khudadad Khan, (20 October 1888 – 8 March 1971) was a Pakistani recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces. During the First World War, ...

, the first Indian soldier to receive a Victoria Cross in the First World War. *

Manjit Minhas Manjit Minhas is a Canadian entrepreneur, television personality and venture capital, angel investor. She is co-owner of Minhas Craft Brewery, Minhas Breweries & Distillery, manufacturer of beer brands such as Mountain Crest Classic Lager, Boxer L ...

, a Canadian entrepreneur and television personality. * Masud Minhas, an Indian field hockey player. *

Mithun Manhas Mithun Manhas (born 12 October 1979) is an Indian former first-class cricketer and current coach. A right-handed batsman, he also bowled right-arm off-spin and occasionally kept wicket. He was the first ever player from Jammu and Kashmir to pl ...

, an Indian first-class cricketer. *

Muhammed Akbar Khan Muhammed Akbar Khan (), MBE PA-1 (born 19 April 1897-1993) was a Pakistani general and at the time of the independence of Pakistan, he was the most senior Muslim General. He also served as the first Senior Military Secretary of the Quaid-e-A ...

, the seniormost officer of the Pakistan Army. *

Mushtaq Minhas Raja Mushtaq Ahmed Minhas ()(Born 12 August 1970) is a Kashmiri politician who is former minister of Information, Tourism and Culture in the AJK assembly. He is a member of the 8th Legislative Assembly of AJK. Career Education Mushtaq Minhas ...

, a Pakistani politician and former television journalist. *

Raj Manhas Rajinder (Raj) Singh Manhas was the first Asian-American and the 17th Superintendent of Seattle Public Schools (2003-2007). He also served as the Superintendent of North Thurston Public Schools, Lacey, Washington (2009-2016). During 2008 he was ...

, American Educationist. *

Rana Rashid Minhas Rana Rashid Minhas () is a Pakistani politician who is member-elect of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab. Political career Minhas won the 2024 Pakistani by-elections from PP-164 Lahore-XX as a Pakistan Muslim League (N) candidate. He received ...

, Pakistani politician *

Rashid Minhas Pilot Officer Rashid Minhas () was a Pakistani fighter pilot and the fifth recipient of Pakistan's highest military award, the Nishan-e-Haider. Minhas was the first and only officer from the Pakistan Air Force to receive the Nishan-e-Haider, ...

, a Pakistan Air Force officer. * Shamsheer Singh Manhas, an Indian politician *

Shandana Minhas Shandana Minhas (born 26 October 1975, in Karachi, Pakistan) is a Pakistani writer. Personal life Shandana Minhas is a Pakistani writer from Karachi who now lives in London. Writing Minhas is an Honorary Fellow in Writing of the Internationa ...

, Pakistani writer * Zaffar Iqbal Manhas, an Indian writer, poet, social activist, and Pahari politician.

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