List of Gurjars

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Gurjar are an ethnic group in India, Afghanistan and Pakistan. Notable people from the community include:

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India

Historical figures

Education and social reform

Gurjar writers

Armed forces

Indian independence movement

Politics

Criminals

Pakistan

Early modern period

Pakistan Independence Movement

Government

Sports

Social and Welfare

Literature

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