Mahar (surname)

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Mahar is a surname of Kumaoni [1] -Khastriya Rajputs [2] found in Uttarakhand [3] and West Nepal. [4] [5] Mahars were given the title of chief 'Thogdar'/'Thokdar' and large part of Saur valley was referred as 'Mahar Patti'. [6] [1] The majority of the population is found in Pithoragarh city. [6] [7] 'Hilljatra' and 'Chaitol' are the key festivals of Mahar community. [8] Laxman Singh Mahar, Indian Freedom Fighter, [6] [7] and Mayukh Mahar, Indian Politician [9] are few notable personalities of the community.

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  8. "Four brave Mahar brothers and tales of the Hilljatra, Based on book of Prof. D. D. Sharma: उत्तराखंड ज्ञानकोष के आधार पर. Kafaltree". 28 August 2019.
  9. "Mayukh Mahar Indian National Congress".