Mahar (surname) explained

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

Notable people

• • Ghanshyam Mahar (born 1962), Indian politician
• Mayukh Mahar, Indian politician

See also

• Mahar (Irish surname), an unrelated surname of Irish origin.

Notes and References

1. Book: Bisht, Lakshman. Mahar Thakuro ka Gaon. Samaya Sakshya's. 2017. 978-93-8645239-9. Haldwani,Uttarakhand. Hindi.
2. News: pithoragarh by election. Hindi. Jagran News.
3. News: February 5, 2019. NSU President Nain Singh Mahar arrested. The Himalyan Times.
4. Web site: Ram Singh, Pichhli sadi ka Kumaon, Pahar, Vol no. 9, page 54.
5. Book: Atkinson, Edwin Thomas. The Himalayan Gazetteer. 1998. Bhavana Books & Prints. en.
6. Book: ATKINSON, EDWIN T.. THE HIMALAYAN GAZETTEER, VOL. 2, PART. 2. 1884. COSMO, NEW DELHI.
7. Web site: Laxman Singh Mahar (L.S.M) Govt. Post Graduate College Pithoragarh (Uttarakhand).
8. Web site: 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. Web site: Mayukh Mahar Indian National Congress.