Jat clans -- Chahar Surname Chahar or Chahal or Chol is a gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan, Punjab and Uttar Pradesh in India. This is a very old gotra. They had kingdoms in Central and Southern India. There is evidence to prove that they ruled in Gujrat also. There are 19 references to Chol kshatriyas in the Mahabharata. Chahar Jats are known for simplicity and honesty. Chahar Jats have been also awarded the title of Faujdar like Sinsinwar, Khuntel and Sogarwar Jats. The Muslim rulers awarded the title of Faujdar to people who had responsibility of protecting some territory. Some of them were in Maharaja Suraj Mal army also who were called Faujdars.. ... .....
Posted on: Wed, 24 Jul 2013 16:37:04 +0000
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