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Kaswan is an Indian surname of Jats. They are primarily found in Rajasthan. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Rajasthan (India) (1962). Rajasthan District Gazetteers. Printed at Government Central Press.
  2. Munshi, Sunil; Design, National Institute of (1992). Pattu Weaving of Western Rajasthan. National Institute of Design.