Tirgar

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Tirgar
Regions with significant populations
Gujarat 15,449
Rajasthan 5,273
Languages
Gujarati, Hindi, Rajasthani
Religion
Majority
Hinduism
Minority
Buddhism, Sikhism
Related ethnic groups
Rajputs, Vankar

Tirgar is Dalit community primarly found in the states of Gujarat and Rajasthan in India. [1] [2] They are considered as artisan caste known for making Bow and arrows.

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History

Tirgars derive their name from the words for 'arrow' (tir) and 'maker' (gar). This community was traditionally associated with the manufacture of bows and arrows. Their origin legend describes them as originally Rajput. They are said to have supplied arrows to the god Rama. [1] They claim to have immigrated to the region in the Middle Ages, and were invited by the local Rajput community to manufacture bows and arrows. [2] In Rajasthan, they used to make weapons for Maharana Pratap.

Modern circumstances

Majority of the Tirgars resides in Gujarat, with a small community in Rajasthan. They are classified under Scheduled Caste category under affirmative action by the Government of India. Majority of the people follows Hinduism.

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References

  1. 1 2 People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 968 to 971 Popular Prakashan
  2. 1 2 People of India Gujarat Volume XXI Part Three edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 1379-1383