
Originally Posted by
Rahuls77
Actually, Butt is used by the Kashmiri Muslims, whereas the Hindus use Bhat, similar to Dar used by Kashmiri Muslims, while many Kashmiri Pandits use Dhar. This indicates Indian influence. Paharis in the former princely state of J&K did not have Bhat or Butt surnames unless one was a migrant from the valley.