Chadri

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Chadri, Chadhri
چڈھاری
ReligionsIslam, Hinduism
LanguagesSindhi, Punjabi, Marwari, Balochi
Country Pakistan,  India
RegionPunjab, Sindh, Gujarat, Rajasthan
LineageGurjar
Related groupsLaur

Chadri[1][2] is a clan of the Gujjars of South Asia. They are mainly based in Gujarat and Rajasthan, but some are also found in Kashmir, Punjab and Himalayan regions devided between Pakistan and India. There is also an offshoot of Laur branch of Gurjars in eastern Rajasthan.[3]

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  1. ^ Swaran, Singh; Bhalla, V. (1997). Chandigarh. Anthropological Survey of India. p. 66. ISBN 978-81-7304-119-8. Gujjar:The community has a number of clans. The principal clans are Barsoi, Dhanga, Chamayan, Chhokar, Khatana, Rawal, Khare, Seradra, Pilwara, Awana, Kumbar, Madi, Chechi, Koli, Chadri, Chanda, Mutan, Nekari, Rawat, Rajana, Budana. The clans regulate their marriage alliance.
  2. ^ Baillie, D. C. (1894). Census of India, 1891: The north-western provinces and Onoh. Imperial castle tables. Oudh Government Press.
  3. ^ Khari, Rahul (2007). Jats and Gujars: Origin, History and Culture. Reference Press. p. 91. ISBN 978-81-8405-031-8. The gotras of Laur Gujars of eastern Rajasthan: Kumbar, Madi, Kasana, Chadri, Sisanda, Chechi...