Gujjar World - History of Gujjar Nation

 ### History of Hazara Gujjars **Hazara Gujjars:** *(Research and Compilation by Muhammad Amjad Chaudhry)* During the Mughal era, the region of Hazara (which now comprises 7 districts) was known as Hazara Gujran. This is mentioned by Allama Abu'l Fazl in Akbarnama. According to Major Wace, the first settlement officer during British rule, the Gujars owned lands stretching from the River Indus in the south (Tarbela) to the southern boundary of the district (Taxila). He writes that the Gujars of Hazara are ancient and constitute a majority tribe. Their population in the district exceeds all other tribes, with Gujars making up 15.84% of the total. According to the Bondobast Report of 1872, the total population of Hazara at that time was recorded at 343,505. **Distribution of Gujars:** - **Khatri:** 12,320 (3.50%) - **Others:** 4,311 (1.50%) - **Syed:** 11,700 (3.34%) - **Jadoon:** 15,711 (4.57%) - **Swati:** 21,334 (6.21%) - **Tanoli:** 21,732 (6.32%) - **Others:** 16,748 (4.87%) - **...

 The decline of the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty marked a significant turning point in medieval Indian history, characterized by several key factors and events: External Invasions : One of the primary reasons for the decline of the Gurjara-Pratiharas was the series of invasions from Central Asian Turkic tribes, particularly the Ghaznavids and Ghurids. These invasions began in the late 10th century and intensified in the 11th century, challenging the stability and territorial integrity of the dynasty. Loss of Territories : The continuous assaults by Turkic invaders led to the loss of significant territories controlled by the Gurjara-Pratiharas. These invasions weakened their military capabilities and disrupted their administrative structure, making it difficult to maintain control over their vast empire. Internal Conflicts : Concurrent with external threats, internal conflicts and power struggles within the Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty contributed to its weakening. Succession disputes and...

 The renewed interest in Raja Jaypal among people in India stems from various factors, reflecting a deeper engagement with historical narratives and regional heritage. Several key points drive this discussion: ### 1. **Re-evaluation of Historical Narratives**    - **Historical Revisionism**: There is a growing trend in academic and popular discourse to re-examine and revise historical narratives. Scholars and enthusiasts alike are exploring overlooked aspects of regional history, including figures like Raja Jaypal.    - **Decolonizing History**: Efforts to decolonize history by highlighting indigenous perspectives and regional heroes have brought figures like Raja Jaypal to the forefront. ### 2. **Regional Pride and Identity**    - **Cultural Revival**: In regions like Punjab and the North-West Frontier, there is a resurgence of interest in local history and heritage. Raja Jaypal, as a significant historical figure from this area, embodies regional pri...

 The Gurjara-Pratihara dynasty, reigning over extensive regions of northern India from the 8th to the 11th century, is celebrated for its sophisticated governance and formidable military. Their administrative framework was notably advanced and methodical, contributing to their long-standing dominion. Here is a detailed examination of the administrative system during the Gurjara-Pratihara era: Central Governance Monarchical Authority : At the pinnacle of the administrative hierarchy was the king, embodying the ultimate authority in both civil and military domains. The king's decisions were often informed and supported by a council of ministers. Ministerial Council : This council comprised ministers responsible for various departments, including finance, military affairs, justice, and foreign relations. These ministers were typically appointed based on their expertise, loyalty, and service to the king. Provincial Governance Provincial Viceroys and Governors : The empire was segmented...

History of Lahore : The city of Lahore has a Gujjar origin. The earliest princes were said to be Gujjar and traditional Panjabi tribal origins. Hieun Tsang, the Chinese traveller, who visited the Punjab in 630 AD, speaks of a large city, containing many thousands of families, chiefly Brahmans, situated on the eastern frontier of the kingdom of Cheka, which he says, extended from the Indus to the Beas river. Around 580 BC., when king Bimbisara ruled South Asia, the society came to be divided into different communities based on their occupation.[dubious – discuss][citation needed] One of their communities was called Kshatriyas and King Luv's descendants were classed with them and came to be known as Luvanam, which was also referred to as Luvana.[5] The Luvanas from Loharghat became known as Loharana (masters of swords;[dubious – discuss][citation needed] or iron ("Loha") chiefs ("Rana")), which later became Lohana.[dubious – discuss] Chinese traveller Faxian, who...

اس نے کہا ایک ایسی غزل لکھو جس میں میرا نام نہ آئے میں خود آؤں۔۔۔۔ کچھ ایسا ہی حال مسلم اور یورپین تاریخ دانوں نے گجروں کے ساتھ کیا ہے ۔۔ وہ پوری تاریخ بیان کریں گے سب کچھ بتائیں گے۔۔۔ لیکن گجروں کا نام نہیں آنے دیں گے کیسے؟؟؟ میں آجکل ایک کتاب پنجاب کی تاریخ پڑھ رہا ہوں اس کے  مصنف نے اب ریاست کا نام گوجرات لکھا ہے اور راجہ کو بس ہندو راجہ لکھ دیا یا شہزادوں کا خاندان زاور بہت کی کم لفظ راجپوت لکھا ہے ۔۔۔ باقی وہ ہر قوم کی بات کرتا ہے اور بہت تفصیل سے ذکر بھی کرتا ہے ایسا کیوں ہے ؟؟؟ لوگ رہتے گجرات یا گجرانوالہ میں ہیں اور گجروں کو ہی اچھا نہیں سمجھتے ،،، گجر واحد قوم ہے دنیا کی جس کے نام پر اتنے شہر، قصبے یا دیہات آباد ہوں گے کئی علاقے تو ایسے ہیں کہ ان میں اب گجروں کا کوئی بھی گھر آباد نہیں ہے لیکن نام قصبہ گجرات(مظفر گڑھ) ہے ۔ ایسا کیا ہوا تھا؟؟؟ ان سب سوالوں پر جب ہم غور کرتے ہیں تو ایک ہی بات پتہ چلتی ہے کہ جب انڈیا صرف ویران اور جنگلوں میں اٹا ہوا تھا تو گجروں نے اس سارے خطے کو آباد کیا اس میں شہر بسائے ان کو نام دیے لیکن بعد میں آنے والوں نے مختلف حیلوں بہانوں سے گجروں سے ...

The Kushite-Kushan Connection Alice C. Linsley http://jandyongenesis.blogspot.com/2012/11/the-kushite-kushan-connection.html I have been exploring the connection between the ancient Kushites and the Kushan (Kuşāņa) of Bactria and China. The earliest Kushan dynasty about which we have information dates to between 5 B.C. and 50 A.D.  The Kushan split into northern and southern empires around 330 A.D. There is DNA evidence to confirm the Kushite migration out of Africa. The Kushan-Yuezhi provide evidence of the perhaps the most recent movement of the Kushites out of Africa. Some moved into central Asia and China and others moved into Japan. They are also called Gurjar. Gurjar is a reference to their mercantilism and metal work. In Akkadian gurguri means metalworkers or copper smiths. In Oromo gurguru means to sell (gurgurtaa = sale, gurguraa = seller). In Somali gur- refers to collecting something and gurgure means one who collects and keeps collecting. The Gurgure cla...

The Kapilavastu Controversy Part III:History of Kushana Gurjar Kungdom : After visiting the Piprahwa Stupa, Krishna Mohan Srivastava, who was a superintending archaeologist with the Archeological Survey of India took a decision. He decided to commence immediately, excavations over a wide area in Piprahwa to settle, once for all, the controversy about Kapilavastu. He had the support of a previous report of 1962, written by his co-archeologist, Mrs. D. Mitra, who after extensive excavations in the Tiaurkot area, had reported in unequivocal terms that Kapilavastu ruins can be found only near Piprahwa. Srivastava had a premonition that the relic caskets discovered by William Peppe in 1897-98, could not be the original ones received by Sakyas of Kapilvastu as one of the eight claimants to a portion of relics of the Buddha after he was cremated at Kushinagar and which were solemnized by them in a Stupa, for one simple reason. As mentioned earlier, there was an inscription on on...

The "Great Departure" of Siddhartha Gautama, surrounded by a halo, he is accompanied by numerous guards, maithuna loving couples, and devata who have come to pay homage; Gandhara, Kushan period

::Huna origin of Gurjara Clans:: Dr. Sushil Bhati Many renowned historian like A. M. T. Jackson, Buhler, Hornle, V. A. Smith and William crook Consider the Gurjaras to be of Huna stock. The way in which inscriptions and literature records frequently bracket Gurjaras with the Hunas suggests that the two races were closely connected. There are evidences that the Gurjaras were originally a horde of pastoral nomads from the Central Asia whose many clans have Huna origin. Numismatic Evidences- Coins issued by Hunas and Gurjaras have remarkable similarity. In a way coins issued by Gurjaras are continuation of Huna coinage. Coins issued by Hunas and Gurjaras are characterized by motif of ‘Iranian fire altar with attendants’ and are copies of coins issued by Iranian emperors of Sassanian dyanasty. The inferences of Huna’s connection with Gurjaras is strongly supported by numismatic evidences. V. A. Smith has presented these evidences in his paper “The Gurjaras of Rajputana and Kannauj’ in t...

Conflict between the Rashtrakutas, Gurjara Pratihara and Palas | Indian History by Puja Mondal Did the regular conflict between the Rashtrakutas, Gurjara Pratihara and Palas create a political vacuum in northern India which facilitated the invasion of Mahmud of Ghazni? Read this article to get the answer! By the middle of the 10th century India witnessed the decay of three of the most powerful states which had dominated east, north and central India during the two preceding centuries. These were the Pala Empire with its capital at Mongyr, the Gurjara Pratihara Empire with its capital at Kanauj and the Rashtrakuta Empire with its capital at Manyakhet. The Pala Empire was founded by the elected ruler Gopal in 750. He was succeeded by his son Dharmapala who raised the pala Kingdom to greatness. Soon after his accession Dharmapala was involved in a struggle with the two main powers the Pratiharas and the Rashtrakutas. The Pratihara ruler Vastaraja defeated Dharmapala in a battle which t...