Khangar (community)

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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]

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↑ 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.

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