Bargujar

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The Badgujar (also spelt Bargujar and Badgurjar) is a clan of Rajputs. [1] They are also a distinct caste in Maharashtra. [2]

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History and Origin

Similar to other Rajput clans, the Badgujars also claim descent from the ancient Suryavanshi king Rama.[ citation needed ]

The Bargujars ruled over Rajorgarh, Dausa, Deoti and Ghasira, Macheri. [3] [4] [5] [6] They were expelled from Dausa, Rajorgarh and Deoti by Kachhwaha Rajputs when they migrated to Dhundhar, in 11th century Dulha Rai, won the areas of Dausa and Deoti from the Badgujar Rajputs, who were reduced to feudatory or jagirdars. [7] [8] [9] In 18th century Surajmal with the help of Mughal wazir took the Bargujar stronghold of Ghasera from its ruler Bahadur Singh Badgurjar which was again recovered by Bahadur Singh's son with the help of Imad ul MulK. [10]

Princely State & Jagirs controlled by Bargujars

Among small petty states ruled by Bargujar Rajputs were Daria Kheri, [11] [ full citation needed ] Kamalpur. [12]

Other Jagirs once controlled by Badgujars Barauli Rao. [13] [14] [ full citation needed ]

Heritage

The Ghasera Fort and Khandar F ort [15] are among the two major forts built by Bargujar Rajput rulers.

Khandar Fort Kangure.jpg
Khandar Fort

Distribution

They are mainly distributed parts of present-day Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. [16] [ need quotation to verify ] [17] [ need quotation to verify ]

Notable people

See also

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