Bisht
For the Arab clothing, see Bisht (clothing).
Bisht is a surname found in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. It is used by Rajputs of India[1] and Brahmins as well. In India, the term "Bisht" originally referred to someone who held a land grant.[2]
Notable People
- Barkha Bisht Sengupta (born 1979), Indian television actress
- Ekta Bisht, Indian cricket player
- H. C. S. Bisht, vice admiral of the Indian Navy
- Madhumita Bisht (born 1964), Indian badminton player
- Mohan Singh Bisht (born 1957), Indian politician
- Puneet Bisht (born 1986), Indian cricketer
- Ravindra Singh Bisht, Indian archaeologist
- Ranbir Singh Bisht (1928–1998), Indian painter
- Shruti Bisht, Indian film and television actress
References
- ↑ K. P. Sharma (1998). Garhwal & Kumaon: A Guide for Trekkers and Tourists. Cicerone Press. p. 16. ISBN 978-1-85284-264-2.
- ↑ Ramila Bisht (2002). Environmental Health in Garhwal Himalaya: A Study of Pauri Garhwal. Indus Publishing. p. 50. ISBN 978-81-7387-132-0.
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