Katara Rajput

Kathariya Rajput/Katariya Jat/Kataria Thakurs or simply Katara are a Rajput patrilineal clan of the Indian subcontinent. They rose to prominence from the late 8th century CE, and, until the 17th century, designated as excellent Bladesmiths and first to use wootz steel in South Asia for swords, they dominated many regions of central and northern India, especially the Southern regions of present-day Punjab, Pakistan.

The Katara Rajput population although very scarce are found spread through much of the subcontinent, particularly in North, West and Central India. These areas include Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab and Gujarat.