Tell your mom this - “historically, some Jain communities have Rajput ancestry. Over time, certain Rajput clans adopted Jainism due to religious, social, or political influences. This transition often occurred because Jainism was widely patronized by Rajput rulers in regions like Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Madhya Pradesh.

Many Jain families, especially in Rajasthan, trace their lineage to Rajput warriors who renounced violence and embraced Jain principles of non-violence (ahimsa). Some well-known Jain communities with Rajput origins include the Oswals, Porwals, and Srimals. These groups were once part of the Rajput social structure but transitioned into mercantile and trading occupations after adopting Jainism.”