Pathania is a surname of Indian origin. It is also a sub-clan of the Tomar (Tanwar/Toor) Rajput clan from northern India. The royal family of Nurpur kingdom of Himachal Pradesh belonged to this clan.

Notable people

People with the surname Pathania, who may or may not be affiliated with the clan, include:

• Anant Singh Pathania, Indian army general and Maha Vir Chakra recipient

• Bhawani Singh Pathania, Indian National Congress politician

• Bhiguraj Pathania, Indian cricketer

• Diwesh Pathania, Indian cricketer

• Rakesh Pathania, Bharatiya Janata Party politician

• Raghbir Singh Pathania, Indian soldier in World War I

• Shivya Pathania, Indian model and television actress

• Sujan Singh Pathania, Indian National Congress politician

• Virender Singh Pathania, Directors General of the Indian Coast Guard

• Virendera Singh Pathania, Indian Air Force pilot, Vir Chakra and Vayusena Medal recipient

See also

• Pathankot, city in Punjab, India named after the clan

• Jarral (Toor)

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