Ranghar Explained

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Ranghar are a community of Muslim Rajputs in the Indian states of Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Uttar Pradesh;[1] and in Sindh (Muhajirs) and Punjab in Pakistan.[2]

History and origin

The Ranghar were classified as an "agricultural tribe" by the British Raj administration. This was often taken to be synonymous with the classification of martial race, and some Ranghars were recruited to the British Indian Army,[3] especially in Skinner's Horse.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Book: Psychological implications in Industrial Performance. Ashok Pratap Singh and Pratija Kumari. 2007. 694–696. 9788182202009.
  2. Book: Singh, S. . Haryana (India). Gazetteers Organisation . Haryana State Gazetteer: Lacks special title . Haryana Gazetteers Organisation, Revenue Department . Gazetteer of India . 2001 .
  3. Book: Mazumder, Rajit K. . The Indian Army and the Making of Punjab . 105 . Orient Longman . 2003 . 978-81-7824-059-6.
  4. Book: Unbattled Fears: Reckoning the National Security . 2021 . Sumit Walia . 125. 9788170623311 .

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