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Khangar (community)
The Khangar rajput community are an Indian clan. They are referred to by many other names, such as Khangaar, Khungar, Khengar, Khagar, Khangdhar and Rao Khangad.[1]The word "Khangar" means" Master in sword ."
The community ruled areas of present-day Bundelkhand after the fall of the Chandelas in 1182 A.D. and until the mid-14th century Their seat of power was at Garh Kundar, a fort built by Khet Singh Khangar. During Khangar rule, Bundelkhand was known as Jujhauti, implying the land of warriors.[2]
References[edit]
- ↑ Singh, Kumar Suresh (1998). India's communities (People of India: National Series). Oxford University Press. pp. 1684–1686. ISBN 9780195633542.
- ↑ Fass, Virginia; Sharma, Rita (1986). The Forts of India. London: William Collins Sons Ltd. p. 141. ISBN 0-00-217590-8.
Further reading[edit]
- Roy, Hareshwar (March 2013). "Popular Legends of Bundelkhand". Research Journal of Arts, Management & Social Sciences. VIII (1): 242–247. ISSN 0975-4083.