Caste System In Haryana


 
 
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Different Castes In Haryana

People Of Haryana

Haryana has always been a state of diverse races, cultures and faiths. The people of Haryana have preserved their old religious and social traditions. They celebrate festivals with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour.

Population of Haryana constitutes about 2% of the total population of India. A major part of its people live in rural areas and are Hindus The Jats are the largest segment of the population and are concentrated in Rohtak, Bhiwani, Hisar, Karnal, Gurgaon and nearby areas. The Ahirs, Rajputs, Gujjars, Bania, Khatris and Sikhs make up for the rest.

Different Castes In Haryana

Rajputs

Rajputs, a sub-clan of Gujjar, occupy a respectable position in Haryana. The various Rajput clans trace their ancestry to the ancient warriors, who figure so prominently in legend and ancient learning. In earlier times, the Rajputs have formed an important class of the feudals in Haryana. But now, the new social legislation and in particular the land laws, have drastically cut down larger holdings of land, which led to the disappearance of this feudal gentry. There are two principal clans of Rajputs in Haryana

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