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Kunduana
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Kunduana is one of the highest ranked clans (or Gotras) among Gujjars.[1]They are found in Pakistan and Northern India (Kashmir).
Origin[edit]
The origin of Kunduanas took place from Kandu who was a contemporary of Akbar the Great and lived in Makiana village in Gujrat district of Punjab, Pakistan. His tomb is situated in the village.
Geographical distribution[edit]
India[edit]
In India, Kunduanas reside mainly in the states of Punjab (India) and Kashmir. In Punjab, 5 villages have only Kunduanas. They are also found in tehsils of Srinagar.
Pakistan[edit]
In Pakistan, Kunduana / Kunduwana Clans are found in Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Chakwal, Sialkot, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Narowal, Bahawalpur Multan and Bahawalnagar, Sheikhupura districts of Punjab (Pakistan).
Religion[edit]
The majority of Kunduanas are Muslim. The Muslim population of Kunduana lives predominantly in Pakistan.
History[edit]
The Kunduanas are one of the oldest Gujjar clans in South West Asia. Although they are included amongst the larger Gujjar gotra.