Ranghar
 Sumneus Khan of Ranghur Mahomedans (formerly Rajpoots),Hissar. | |
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| Islam |
Rangharare a community ofMuslim Rajputsin the Indian states ofHaryana,Punjab,Himachal Pradesh,DelhiandUttar Pradesh;[1]and inSindh(Muhajirs) andPunjabin Pakistan.[2]
History and origin
The Ranghar were classified as an "agricultural tribe" by theBritish Rajadministration. This was often taken to be synonymous with the classification ofmartial race,and some Ranghars were recruited to theBritish Indian Army,[3]especially inSkinner's Horse.[4]
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2nd Regiment of Skinner's Horse
See also
References
- ^Ashok Pratap Singh and Pratija Kumari (2007).Psychological implications in Industrial Performance.pp. 694–696.ISBN9788182202009.
- ^Singh, S.; Haryana (India). Gazetteers Organisation (2001).Haryana State Gazetteer: Lacks special title.Gazetteer of India. Haryana Gazetteers Organisation, Revenue Department.
- ^Mazumder, Rajit K. (2003).The Indian Army and the Making of Punjab.Orient Longman. p. 105.ISBN978-81-7824-059-6.
- ^Sumit Walia (2021).Unbattled Fears: Reckoning the National Security.p. 125.ISBN9788170623311.