Jalali is a Kashmiri surname.[1][further explanation needed] Notable people with the surname include:
One would come across among Muslims of Kashmir any number of surnames that are equally common among the Pandits. Among these are Bhat, Raina, Nath, Langoo, Malla, Bazaz, Saraf, Munshi, Watal, Wali, Khar, Shangloo, Nehru, Gagar, Kharoo, Aga, Jalali, Peer, Pandit, Parimoo and Mattoo.
In one Gotra there may be many Krams, as the following instances will show. Among the Malmas Gotras is one known as Paldeo Wasgarge, and this Gotra embraces families belonging to the following Krams, or tribal subdivisions:-Sopuri-Pandit, Mala, Poot, Mirakhur, Kadlabaju, Kokru, Bangru, Bakaya, Khashu, Kichlu, Misri, Khar, and Mam. Among the Banamas Pandits there is a gotra known as the Dattatrye, and from this gotra have. sprung the great families of Koul and others less known, such as the Nagari, ( Jinse, Jalali, Watal, Neka, Sultan, Ogra, Amin, Moja, Bamjai, Dont, Tota, Sabin, Kissu, Manslal, Singari, Rafij, Balu, and Darabi. Among the leading Krams may be mentioned the following names: Tikku, Razdan, Kak, Munshi, Mathu, Kachru, Pandit, Sipru, Bhan, Zitshu, Raina, Dhar, Fotadar, Madan, Thusu, Wangnu, Muju, Hokhu, and Dulu. Of these the members of the Dhar family have probably been the most influential.
...most Jalalis among the Pandits were Kauls who acquired the Jalali surname by serving the Afghans
...most Jalalis among the Pandits were Kauls who acquired the Jalali surname by serving the Afghans
