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The word Gujjar represents a caste, a tribe and a group in India, Pakistan, and Afghanistan, locally referred to as jati, zaat, qaum or biradari. [16] [17]It has been suggested by several historians that Gurjara was initially the name of a tribe or clan which later evolved into a geographical and ethnic identity following the establishment of a janapada (tribal kingdom) called 'Gurjara'. [18]
Ramadan [b] (Arabic: رَمَضَان, romanized: Ramaḍān [ra.ma.dˤaːn]; [c] also spelled Ramazan, Ramzan, Ramadhan, or Ramathan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, [10] observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting , prayer , reflection, and community. [11]
The origin of the dynasty and the meaning of the term "Gurjara" in its name is a topic of debate among historians. The rulers of this dynasty used the self-designation "Pratihara" for their clan, and never referred to themselves as Gurjaras. [8]
Ramdan may refer to: Ramadan, Muslim holiday; Hafiz Ramdan (born 1993), Malaysian footballer; Ramdan Rosli (born 1996), Malaysian motorcycle racer;
This category contains all the articles pertaining to Gujars also known as Gujjars or Gujar, an ethnic group of India, Pakistan and Afghanistan. Subcategories This category has the following 2 subcategories, out of 2 total.
The word "Gujjar" or "Gurjar" is a modern derivative of "Gurjara" (resulting from schwa-deletion). The ancient Sanskrit term was "Gurjara", which does not have same ending as "Khazar". Since -jara and -zar cannot be considered as similar endings, the Khazar origin theory is invalid. [34]
The Van Gujjars ("forest Gurjars") are an Van Gujjari-speaking Indian ethnic tribe. They are traditionally herders and live mainly in the Shivalik Hills region of Uttarakhand . They follow Islam and are traditionally a pastoral semi-nomadic community, known for practising transhumance while having their own ethnic clans. [ 1 ]
Gurjar, Gujjar or Gujar, an ethnic group mainly in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan; Gojari language or Gujjar, a language spoken by the Gujjar people of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India; Prataprao Gujar commander in chief of Maratha Empire; Gujar, Nepal, a town in Nepal; Gujar Khan, nephew of Ataga Khan who fought against Akbar's army at the ...