Nagar

Nagar occasionally spelled Nagari, or Naagar, is a clan primary found in various northern Indian states and among the Hindu and Muslim Gurjars.

Origin and history

Their origin is not known, but they claim descent from a Hindu mythological emperor named Naga. A Village Mandawali near Fazalpur, east of Delhi which was earlier inhabited by the muslims was later inhabited by almost 450 families, including Nagar, Bhati, Dedha, and Mavi clans of the Gujjar caste. This village is believed to be approximately 200 or 300 years old.

Notable in politics

Many Gurjars belonging to the Nagar clan served in different ministries and posts in Indian politics from 1950 to 2023. A few of them include:

References

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  10. ↑ Kumar, Anuj (2024-04-11). "Denied ticket, U.P.'s 'richest' MP from BSP joins RLD". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-06-12.
  11. ↑ "Tejpal Singh Nagar wins the battle of the Gujjars in Noida". www.hindustantimes.com.
  12. ↑ "Gujjars and Bakerwals bear the brunt of BJP's "land jihad" bogey in Jammu and Kashmir". caravanmagazine.in. Retrieved 2024-06-12.