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'''Mahara''' (Mara,Mahra, also Mehra,Phartiyal/Fartiyal are same surnames) are usually found in Uttarakhand Kumaon Region of India and far western region of Nepal. They belong to Kshatriya/Rajput community. | |||
However, Mehra are also considered schedule cast in certain parts in India. | |||
Notable people with the surname include: | Notable people with the surname include: | ||
*[[Kalu Singh Mahara]], Kumaoni freedom fighter | *[[Kalu Singh Mahara]], Kumaoni freedom fighter | ||
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*Govind Singh Mahara was cabinet minister in undivided Uttar Pradesh govt. | *Govind Singh Mahara was cabinet minister in undivided Uttar Pradesh govt. | ||
*[[Mahendra Singh Mahra]] was MP of Rajya Shabha for Uttarakhand. | *[[Mahendra Singh Mahra]] was MP of Rajya Shabha for Uttarakhand. | ||
*[[Ummed Singh Mahra]] (21 January | *[[Ummed Singh Mahra]] (21 January 1942 – 6 July 1971) was a posthumous recipient of the Ashoka Chakra. | ||
{{surname|Mahara}} | {{surname|Mahara}} | ||
{{Chhetri communities}} | |||
[[Category:Ethnic groups in Nepal]] | |||
[[Category:Ethnic groups in India]] | |||
[[Category:Nepali-language surnames]] | |||
[[Category:Khas surnames]] | |||