Haplogroup J-M158
Does anyone have any info on the J-M158 haplogroup?
I'm a Bhumihar from Varanasi with this haplogroup, and I find it quite interesting. I thought most North Indian Brahmin castes had R1a, especially given my high Steppe ancestry (32%).
My theory is that if the J-M158 lineage is IVC-heavy, but I also have significant Steppe ancestry, it could suggest that my ancestors were part of an elite IVC group that later mixed with incoming Indo-Aryans. Over time, this may have contributed to the formation of an endogamous warrior-Brahmin lineage like the Bhumihars.
Additionally, I have no BMAC ancestry. Here’s my haplogroup breakdown:
want to hear your thoughts on this haplo and my hypothesis on it!