Bakhar
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Bakhar (बाखर)[1] is a Jat Gotra.[2] Bakhar Jats live in Uttar Pradesh. [3]. Bakhar (बखर) is a Rajput clan found in Amritsar.[4]
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Origin
It originated from Nagavanshi King Bakshur. Bakshur is an ancient town in Northern Afghanistan. Kilah Maur is said to be site of ancient Bakshur.[5]
History
Distribution in Uttar Pradesh
Notable persons
External links
References
- ↑ Jat History Dalip Singh Ahlawat/Parishisht-I, s.n. ब-157
- ↑ Mahendra Singh Arya et al: Adhunik Jat Itihas, S.No. 82, p.268
- ↑ Jat History Thakur Deshraj/Chapter VIII, s.n. 35
- ↑ A glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North-West Frontier Province By H.A. Rose Vol II/B, p.39
- ↑ Northern Afghanistan By Charles Edward Yate, Major C. E. Yate, p.75
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