| Guru / Ideal | Shri Devnarayan Bhagwan Sri Sawai Bhoj Bagaravat |
|---|---|
| Meaning | Destroyer of enemies |
| Religions | Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism |
| Languages | Marwari, Hindi, Gujari, Punjabi, Gujarati, Urdu |
| Country | India, Pakistan |
| Populated States | Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra, Punjab (Pakistan) |
| Region | North Western India |
| Population | 14.5 Million |
| Surnames | Gurjar, Bainsla, Ram, Pilot, Lal, Bhadana, Kataria, Gujranwala, Gujar Khan and Gujrat |
| Alternative Names | Gujjar, Gujar, Gurjara, Gujjer |
| Festivals | Shri Devnarayan Jayanti Hindu and Muslim Festivals |
Gurjar community popular in rajasthan, haryana and uttar pradhesh which later turned into agricultural. the gujjar muslims are found in the states of jammu and kashmir (india) and pakistan. the word gurjar represents a modern caste group in india, pakistan and afghanistan.
Gujjars are a major tribe in pakistan and compromise as much as 20% of the country's population. in pakistan gujar surnames are gujranwala, gujar khan and gujrat. in india gujar surnames are Gurjar, Bainsla, Ram, Pilot, Lal, Bhadana, Kataria.
Gurjars or Gujjars are divided in number of clans (gotras). they have as many as 1178 gotras according to hindu religion.
1.Bainsla
2.Baisoya
3.Bhati
4.Bhadana
5.Tanwar / Tomar
| Popular Gurjar Clans (Gotras) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Shaakada | Bos | Baadal | Saatoor |
| Chhuvaan | Bod | Shepat | Kaangas |
| Dhonchak | Dok | Pataav | Narasal |
| Baagadee | Sua | Munaar | Baavala |
| Doroliya | Doee | Siroha | Taantad |
| Harasaana | Hoon | Dingal | Harasal |
| Chhaavadee | Grid | Dahiya | Bhaaler |
| Bidaravaas | Saee | Alagar | Bhaalot |
| Chhaukkar | Geda | Oondar | Kaanker |
| Dhadaandiya | Bedee | Kaalas | Phaarak |
| Daahalila | Lurra | Mundan | Sindhoo |
| Ghaaghanl | Dedha | Mukkad | Khincha |
| Siraadhana | Chaad | Siroha | Koovaar |
| Bidhoodee | Raath | Dingal | Nishaad |
| Gaangehala | Vikal | Munjar | Baabare |
| Kapaasiya | Legad | Mesiya | Juvaana |
| Karaahana | Moral | Sangam | Amphaal |
| Kanasaana | Miloo | Thauda | Radabat |
| Kalshayaan Chauhaan | Rausa | Leeloo | Asavaar |
| Khubad (Panvaar) | Shemo | Laadee | Atavaal |
| Chaparaana | Depal | Tedava | Khalava |
| Kukshavaal | Bitan | Taatad | Kulhaar |
| Bansarota | Varma | Maadee | Kuraach |
| Bhaaravad | Raana | Ghuriya | Chaichee |
| Kataariya | Dogar | Adhaana | Gatilla |
| Raikavaar | Sumer | Daayama | Khataana |
| Phaamadha | Haada | Riyaana | Posavaal |
| Laangadee | Motar | Paayala | Bainsala |
| Mothashar | Bolan | Chaahar | Danaghas |
| Baaravaal | Bitan | Rajaana | Phaagana |
| Kulayaana | Sooti | Bhaatee | Mandhaar |
| Bharagadh | Phoos | Raathee | Barahela |
| Raajoriya | Tokan | Taungad | Chhamain |
| Anaana Thuragale | Gehua | Gorasee | Badhaana |
| Saratoriya | Kalsa | Bhumala | Baisauya |
| Tokaravaar | Bihun | Thekula | Haankala |
| Khiroreeya | Nikum | Khaaree | Bhaamala |
| Achchhavaan | Taale | Kuvaada | Paramaar |
| Chandaana | Ponee | Halasar | Chaavada |
| Hathavaal | Naagar | Kasaana | Nigotiya |
| Peelavaan | Baaste | Kaanvar | Bhaambar |
| Khaloe Kaithal | Doyala | Paamadh | Chhuvaan |
| Chailaravaal | Maavee | Paashee | Naagadee |
| Bhaangale | Tedava | Kaandil | Chhaavee |
| Pusaadiya | Avaana | Jaangal | Nekaadee |
| Chhachheeyaar | Tanvar | Chaahal | Dauraata |
| Tuvaaleeya | Raaval | Laharee | Padiyaar |
| Peelavaad | Gunjal | Daapiya | Solankee |
| Khaaralava | Khepad | Kalshee | Saathoor |
| Maahalee (Mol) | Raavat | Pundeer | Devadaar |
| Badiyaaval | Lohiya | Haimaar | Bhaatiya |
| Naroleeya | Daagur | Buvaala | Manakash |
| Koharaana | Motala | Kaangar | Chaavala |
| Gidhaadee | Bataar | Karaada | Chandila |
| Vijayaraana | Baajad | Khodava | Kailaash |
| Moodel Mujaphpharanagar | Loonee | Chopada | Divadiya |
| Banayaana Panchakoola | Jinjad | Laavada | Garaatee |
| Mukkad Kotaputalee | Hadava | Laatala | Ambaavat |
| Todhavaal | Kaamar | Goleeya | Ru Vaala |
| Baunavaar | Karodh | Muhaana | Khaarara |
| Baharavaar | Baaroo | Naleeya | Khinchee |
| Gunjal | Chokan | Laadhee | Khaatara |
| Bhageeyaar | Jindad | Maarava | Nekaadee |
| Gangarabaal | Laagar | Khudaar | Karodiya |
| Goliyaan / Govilya | Hamada | Doheele | Dogar Se |
| Sulaaniya | Gugala | Chhepat | Kaathala |
| Munjee Udayana | Bhedee | Dhaakad | Jhangaat |
| Svaase (Swaashai) | Sontee | Khodava | Mohaniya |
| Name | Profession / Popular |
|---|---|
| Prataprao Gujar | Military Leader With Shivaji Maharaj |
| Javaid Rahi | Gurjar Researcher of India |
| Govind Singh Gurjar | Lt. Governor of Puducherry in India |
| Mian Bashir Ahmed | Politician and a Caliph of Islamic Sufi order |
| Kirori Singh Bainsla | Leader of a Gurjar reservation movement in Rajasthan |
| Kamal Ram | The Second-Youngest Indian to receive Victoria Cross |
| Kuldip Singh Chandpuri | Maha Vir Chakra awardee |
| Arjun Singh Gurjar | Freedom Fighter |
| Rajesh Pilot | Indian Politician |
| Sachin Pilot | Indian Politician |
| Chaudhry Jaffar Iqbal Gujjar | Pakistani politician |
| Choudhry Rahmat Ali | Pakistani Punjabi politician |
| Shoaib Akhtar | Pakistani former cricketer |
| Anwar Ali | Cricketer |
| Bilal Akbar | Retired Lieutenant-General of the Pakistan Army |
| Bahir Ludhianvi | Poet and Film Song Lyricist |
Ques 1. Who is known as Gurjar?
Ans.: Gurjar community popular in rajasthan, haryana and uttar pradhesh which later turned into agricultural and Gujjars traditionally kept cattle and sold milk.
Ques 2. What does the surname Gurjar mean?
Ans.: People from Gurjar community.
Ques 3.: Is Gurjar high caste?
Ans.: Gurjar are considered as Other Backward Class (OBC) according to indian caste reservation.
Ques 4. What is last name for Gurjar?
Ans.: Last name used Gurjar community are Gurjar, Bainsla, Ram, Pilot, Lal, Bhadana, Kataria, Gujranwala, Gujar Khan and Gujrat.
Ques 5. In which state Gurjar population is more?
Ans.: The Gurjar population are found in Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Maharashtra (India) as well Punjab (Pakistan).
Ques 6. What is the population of Gurjar?
Ans.: Most of Gurjar community live in North Western India and Pakistan. total population of Gurjar is 14.5 Million approximately.
Ques 7. what is other names for Gurjar?
Ans.: Gurjar are also known as Gujjar, Gujar, Gurjara and Gujjer.
Ques 8. what is the meaning of Gurjar?
Ans.: According to Sanskrit scholars, Gurjar is a pure Sanskrit word, which means 'destroyer of enemies' i.e. 'destroyer of enemies'. The ancient great poet Rajshekhar has addressed the Gurjar king Mahipal in his epic as a roaring Gurjar.
Ques 9. Who are famous Gurjar?
Ans.: List of Famous Personalities of Acharya community.
Prataprao Gujar - Military Leader With Shivaji Maharaj
Javaid Rahi - Gurjar Researcher of India
Govind Singh Gurjar - Lt. Governor of Puducherry in India
Kirori Singh Bainsla - Politician, Defence Personnal
Kamal Ram - Victoria Cross Awardee
Kuldip Singh Chandpuri - Maha Vir Chakra awardee
Arjun Singh Gurjar - Freedom Fighter
Rajesh Pilot - Indian Politician
Sachin Pilot - Indian Politician
Chaudhry Jaffar Iqbal Gujjar - Pakistani politician
Choudhry Rahmat Ali - Pakistani Punjabi politician
Shoaib Akhtar - Pakistani former cricketer.
Ques 10. Who was the king of Gujjars?
Ans.: Even before the establishment of the empire in 725 AD by Nagabhatta, the Gurjara-Pratiharas ruled in the form of feudatories in Mandore, Marwar, etc., between the 6th to the 9th century, but the credit of establishing it as an organized empire goes to Nagabhatta.
| Popular Communities and Religions | |
|---|---|
| Christianity | Islam |
| Hinduism | Buddhism |
| Judaism | Jainism |
| Hijra | Reddy |
| Agrawal | Khatri |
| Nair | Yadav |
| Bafna | Pashtun |
| Rajpurohit | Iyer |
| Meghwal | Rajput |
| Siddiqui | Oswal |