The warrior clan found in Gujarat is named as Bagri. Bagri clan traditionally belonged to the Kshatriya They come from the large and prominent group of tribes, the Jatts, in Punjab and the Gujjar in Rajasthan. Bagri are also from gotra among Mali caste of Rajasthan. They are one of the 72 sub-clans in Jats and from 3000 sub clans of Gujjar. The tribes Jatts and Gujjar are brave, hardworking and independent minded people known for their military prowess. Many of these tribes of Jatts and Gujjar were recruited into the British Indian Army during World War I. Bagri Foundation logo The Bagri Tribe is also found in large numbers as Sikhs in Punjab state, India. There are many Bagris today who have now emigrated to the UK, USA and Canada. These tribe are also found a village in Punjab called Chak Kalan (also called Chak Bagrian), near Jullundar. Even in the Tonk Districk of Rajasthan were they are called as Bagri ki Dhani situation near Mashi Dam. Bagri also come from Bikaner of Rajasthan they are the Rajputs of Bikaner. They are considered high as compared to panwars. In Central India Bagris are professed robbers and theives or Barawaria Dacoits who are derived from the aborignial population of Central India.Bagri is derived from the word called Bagar which hedge of thorns the Bagar is surrounded by the ridges of wooden hills on all sides as if by a Hedge. Bagri is one of the clan of Saini Groups in Haryana also. They have the higher status as compared to the other group of Saini which is Deshwale.
Posted on: Fri, 22 Nov 2013 12:22:14 +0000
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