[2][3] They earned the title of "warriors" due to their prolonged conflict with the Rathores in Rajasthan during the 16th century.
They are supposed to be descendants of Vena, the progenitor of Prithu (incarnation of God Vishnu), known as the first ruler of the world who was consecrated.
[5] Originally from Central Asia, they moved to the northern salt range Punjab region of India.
When Alexander the Great invaded Punjab in 326 B.C., they fought alongside him.
[6][7] On 29 October 2018, Hanuman Beniwal founded the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party, becoming its national convenor in the process.