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The '''Dabgar ''' are a [[Hindu]] [[Caste system in India|caste]] found in the states of [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gujarat]] in India. They were the follower of Shiva. According to their traditions, they were originally found in Rajasthan and were soldiers. <ref name="poi-up">People of India Uttar Pradesh, volume XLII, part one, edited by A. Hasan and J.C. Das, pp. 393 to 397, Manohar Publications</ref><ref name="poi-guj">People of India Gujarat, volume XXII, part one, edited by R.B. Lal, S.V. Padmanabham and A. Mohideen, pp. 300 to 306, Popular Prakashan</ref> In Rajasthan, the community prefer to call themselves '''Dhalgar'''.<ref name="poi-raj">People of India Rajasthan, volume XXXVIII, part one, edited by B.K. Lavania, D.K. Samanta, S.K. Mandal and N.N. Vyas, pp. 279 to 281, Popular Prakashan</ref>

==Origin==

The word Dabgar'' is said to be derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word D''aravakarra''. According to their traditions they were originally found in Rajasthan and were soldiers and originally of Rajput (Kshatriya) origin. They took an oath to resist the [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]] but were defeated. The rest of the community fled in the jungles of [[Bundelkhand]], and slowly spread to the [[Doab]] region of Uttar Pradesh.

Dabgar ancestry is of Rajput origin and were mainly soldiers by occupation and are found in the Marwad region. Dabgar are Kshatriya (क्षत्रिय) and their gotra is Kashyap. Kashyap Gotra comes under Kshatriya Varna. They speak the [[Marwari language]] but most understand [[Hindi language|Hindi]].<ref name="poi-raj"/> In Rajasthan, the community consist of three clans, the Chauhan, Rathore and Parmar. Each of these three clans is territorial, with the Chauhan found mainly in Jodhpur, Rathore in Udaipur and Parmar in Ajmer.

In Gujarat the Dabgar habitat was Pawagarh in the Baroda District. According to their traditions they fled [[Baroda]] as a consequence of a [[Muslim]] invasion and are now found mainly in the Dabgar and Sarnagpur districts of [[Ahmedabad district|Ahmadabad]]. A small number are also found in [[Surat]] and [[Baroda]]. The Dabgar speak [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] and most also understand Hindi. All Dabgars connection are of from Rajasthan and their ancestry is of Rajput (Kshatriya) origin.<ref name="poi-guj"/>

==Present circumstances==

The Dabgar of Uttar Pradesh are strictly [[endogamy|endogamous]], and practice clan [[exogamy]].{{Clarification needed|reason=Please explain what is 'clan exogamy' as this sentence directly contradicts itself in saying they practice endogamy. While I understand this may have a valid explanation, in its current state it needs clarification as to what it actually means.|date=February 2020}} Their main clans are the Rajput, Delhiwal, Dari, Sripat and Kanaujiya. Theoretically, each clan descends from a common ancestor.{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}} They are Hindus, and their deity is Satyanarain.{{Clarification needed|reason=This sentence is confusing and needs clarification. It would be better to explain the relation between being hindu, their tribal deity and what that has to do with being in a Muslim community.|date=February 2020}}Uniquely,A small number of Dabgar also belong to the Nanakpanthi sect which is closely connected with [[Sikhism]].

Like most Gujarati Hindu castes, they are strictly endogamous, and practice clan exogamy.{{Clarification needed|reason=Reffering to my previous tag, again this sentence seems to contradict itself. How and what is the practice of 'clan exogamy' if they are endogomous.|date=February 2020}} Their main clans include Parmar, Rathore, Modi and Chaariwal. In neighbouring Rajasthan, the community consist of three clans, the Chauhan, Rathore and Parmar. Each of these three clans is territorial, with the Chauhan found mainly in [[Jodhpur]], Deora in [[Udaipur]] and Parmar in [[Ajmer]].{{cn|date=February 2017}}

The Dabgar of Gujarat are Like other [[Gujarati people|Gujaratis]], many have also emigrated to [[East Africa]] and the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}} The Gujarat Dabgar are Hindu, and most are members of the [[Swaminarayan]] sect.<ref name="poi-guj"/>

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