Dhangar
Sign in to saveThe Dhangars is a caste or clan whose members are found in the Indian states of Maharashtra, northern Karnataka, Goa, and Madhya Pradesh. They are referred to as Gavli Dhangars in northern Maharashtra (Khandesh region) and the forested hill tracts of India's Western Ghats. There are many distinct Gavli castes in Maharashtra, and Dhangar Gavli is one of them.
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17 sectionsContents
- History
- Etymology
- Subdivisions
- Historical migrations
- Past occupation
- Role in the Maratha Empire
- Relationship with Yadavs
- Rajputisation attempt
- Culture
- Current situation
- Reservation
- Dhangar vs Dhangad issue in Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra
- Notable people
- References
- Bibliography
- Further reading
- External links
The Dhangars is a caste or clan whose members are found in the Indian states of Maharashtra, northern Karnataka, Goa, and Madhya Pradesh. They are referred to as Gavli Dhangars in northern Maharashtra (Khandesh region) and the forested hill tracts of India's Western Ghats. There are many distinct Gavli castes in Maharashtra, and Dhangar Gavli is one of them.
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