Rawal (name)

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'Rawal (also spelled as Raval) is a surname of various Indian and Nepali communities. It is found among the Gurjars, [1] [2] Rajputs, [3] Marathas, [4] and Chhetri Nepali Hindus. It also some times use as given name.

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