Majithia family

The Majithia family are a family of Shergill Jat sardars that derive their name from the village of Majitha, in Amritsar District, Punjab. The Majithias were a prominent family in the court of the Sikh Empire, serving as administrators and military generals.

Some members of the family continue to play a role in Indian politics, such as Bikram Singh Majithia, who served as a cabinet minister in the Punjab government.

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