`  == Batta is used for kashmiri hindus ==  The non-muslims (hindus by default in modern sense) in kashmir valley especially brahmins were historically and still called ``Batta`` in kashmir valley as the word ``hindu`` was unknown to kashmiris. It is only in recent times that kashmiri batta (brahmins) have started calling themselves hindus something which they always detested. I never knew that Batta are also found in punjab and many khatris are derived from Batta caste, surprising and interesting.`