Singhal
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Emperor Agrasen and Queen Madhavi ruled Agroha around 3200 B.C. Agrasen established 18 Gotras (or clans) for each of his 18 sons based on the names of their Guru and divided his empire among them. Collectively these 18 Gotras are called Aggarwal, one of the most important trading communities in India.
[edit] Some Technical Information
Singhal (or Singal) is one of the original 18 Gotras established by Agrasen. The name itself appears to be related to Sanskrit vamša (lineage).
Gotra : Singhal
Original Gotra : Shandalya
Lord : Sindhupati
Saint (Guru) : Shringi/Shandilya
Veda : Samaveda
Branch : Koyumi/Kauttham
Sutra : Gobhil
Those with this last name are primarily Hindus but in the modern times this last name has also been adopted by Sikh, Jain and Marwari communities.
[edit] Contemporaries
Bhushan Singhal, owner of Bhushan steels belongs to Singhal gotra. There are many other successful people in all walks of life with the same surname.
