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'''Gaur Brahmins''' (spelling variations: '''Gor''' or '''Gour'''), also '''Gaud Brahmins''', is a landholding class of [[Brahmin]] community in India. The Gaur Brahmins are one of the five [[Pancha Gauda]] Brahmin communities that live in the north of the [[Vindhya]]s.   
'''Gaur Brahmins''' (spelling variations: '''Gor''' or '''Gour'''), also '''Gaud Brahmins''', is a landholding class of [[Brahmin]] community in India. Gaur Brahmins are one of the [[Pancha Gauda]] Brahmin communities that live in the north of the [[Vindhya]]s.<ref>https://archive.org/details/illustratedencyc0000loch</ref><ref>https://www.google.co.in/books/edition/Caste_in_Life/lXyWE6KbG8oC?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA168&printsec=frontcover</ref>  


==List of notable Gaur Brahmins==
== Religious figures ==
=== Religious figures ===
[[File:Stamp of India - 2002 - Colnect 158243 - Swami Ramanand.jpeg|thumb|240x240px|Swami Ramananda]]
[[File:Stamp of India - 2002 - Colnect 158243 - Swami Ramanand.jpeg|thumb|240x240px|Swami Ramananda]]
* [[Ramananda]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Macauliffe |first=Max Arthur |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5B0JEN2ct94C&dq=gaur+brahman&pg=PA100 |title=The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors |date=2013-03-28 |publisher=Cambridge University Press |isbn=978-1-108-05548-2 |language=en}}</ref> - Ramananda was a 15th-century (c. 1400s) Indian saint and religious reformer who promoted the idea of devotion to God through love and service, and played a significant role in the development of Vaishnavism and the Bhakti movement.
* [[Ramananda]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Macauliffe |first=Max Arthur |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5B0JEN2ct94C&dq=gaur+brahman&pg=PA100 |title=The Sikh Religion: Its Gurus, Sacred Writings and Authors |date=2013-03-28 |publisher=Cambridge University Press |isbn=978-1-108-05548-2 |language=en}}</ref> - Ramananda was a 15th-century (c. 1400s) Indian saint and religious reformer who promoted the idea of devotion to God through love and service, and played a significant role in the development of Vaishnavism and the Bhakti movement.
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* [[Bhatt Mathura|Bhai Bhatt Mattura]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Singha |first=H. S. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gqIbJz7vMn0C&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PA142&dq=mathura+bhatt&hl=en |title=The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (over 1000 Entries) |date=2000 |publisher=Hemkunt Press |isbn=978-81-7010-301-1 |language=en}}</ref> - (brother of Kirat Bhatt) was bard in the court of [[Guru Arjan|Guru Arjan Dev Ji]], whose 14 hymns are present in ''[[Guru Granth Sahib]].''
* [[Bhatt Mathura|Bhai Bhatt Mattura]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Singha |first=H. S. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=gqIbJz7vMn0C&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=PA142&dq=mathura+bhatt&hl=en |title=The Encyclopedia of Sikhism (over 1000 Entries) |date=2000 |publisher=Hemkunt Press |isbn=978-81-7010-301-1 |language=en}}</ref> - (brother of Kirat Bhatt) was bard in the court of [[Guru Arjan|Guru Arjan Dev Ji]], whose 14 hymns are present in ''[[Guru Granth Sahib]].''


===Historical figures ===
== Historical figures ==


==== During Sur Empire (1538–1556) ====
==== During Sur Empire (1538–1556) ====
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*Pandit Tarlok Chand<ref>{{Cite web |title=Role of Select Courtiers and Officials at Lahore Darbar (1799–1849) |url=https://apnaorg.com/research-papers/english/paper-14/page-267.shtml |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=apnaorg.com}}</ref> - was General of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's court
*Pandit Tarlok Chand<ref>{{Cite web |title=Role of Select Courtiers and Officials at Lahore Darbar (1799–1849) |url=https://apnaorg.com/research-papers/english/paper-14/page-267.shtml |access-date=2023-04-28 |website=apnaorg.com}}</ref> - was General of Maharaja Ranjit Singh's court


=== Indian Independence Movement (1857-1947) ===
== Indian Independence Movement (1857-1947) ==
[[File:Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya ji at the BHU Varanasi.jpg|thumb|251x251px|Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Ji at the BHU]]
[[File:Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya ji at the BHU Varanasi.jpg|thumb|251x251px|Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Ji at the BHU]]


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* Raja Dhayan Singh<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Y40MAAAAYAAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=RA3-PA11&dq=gaur+brahmin+army&hl=en |title=Personalities: A Comprehensive and Authentic Biographical Dictionary of Men who Matter in India [Northern India and Parliament]. |date=1950 |publisher=Arunam & Sheel |language=en}}</ref> - was the last ruler of [[Sheikhupura]] (his lineage can be traced from [[Raja Khushal Singh Jamadar|Jamadar Khushal Singh]]), was President of All India Gaur Brahmin Mahasabha, and he was the main reason for the separate unit of Brahmins in army.
* Raja Dhayan Singh<ref>{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=Y40MAAAAYAAJ&newbks=0&printsec=frontcover&pg=RA3-PA11&dq=gaur+brahmin+army&hl=en |title=Personalities: A Comprehensive and Authentic Biographical Dictionary of Men who Matter in India [Northern India and Parliament]. |date=1950 |publisher=Arunam & Sheel |language=en}}</ref> - was the last ruler of [[Sheikhupura]] (his lineage can be traced from [[Raja Khushal Singh Jamadar|Jamadar Khushal Singh]]), was President of All India Gaur Brahmin Mahasabha, and he was the main reason for the separate unit of Brahmins in army.


=== Politics ===
== Politics ==
 
* [[B. D. Sharma|B..D Sharma]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Miglani |first=D. C. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5kNN4i2dLF4C&dq=Bd+sharma+haryana+brahmin&pg=PA49 |title=Politics and Rural Power Struggle: Emerging Trends |date=1993 |publisher=Deep & Deep |isbn=978-81-7100-578-9 |language=en}}</ref>- Bhagwat Dayal Sharma, also known as B.D. Sharma, was an Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as the first Chief Minister of Haryana and worked to develop the state through initiatives in agriculture, education, and industrial development.
* [[B. D. Sharma|B..D Sharma]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Miglani |first=D. C. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=5kNN4i2dLF4C&dq=Bd+sharma+haryana+brahmin&pg=PA49 |title=Politics and Rural Power Struggle: Emerging Trends |date=1993 |publisher=Deep & Deep |isbn=978-81-7100-578-9 |language=en}}</ref>- Bhagwat Dayal Sharma, also known as B.D. Sharma, was an Indian politician and freedom fighter who served as the first Chief Minister of Haryana and worked to develop the state through initiatives in agriculture, education, and industrial development.
* [[Gopi Chand Bhargava|Gopi Chand Bhargav]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Juneja |first=M. M. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cL61AAAAIAAJ&q=gopi+chand+bhargav+brahmin |title=History of Hisar: From Inception to Independence, 1354-1947 |date=1989 |publisher=Modern Book Company |language=en}}</ref>- Gopi Chand Bhargava, a member of the Indian National Congress and the first Chief Minister of Punjab from 1947 to 1949 and again from 1949 to 1951, as well as serving as caretaker Chief Minister in 1964, was born on March 8, 1889, in Sirsa district of Punjab province in British India, and completed his medical degree in 1912 before entering politics; his brother Pandit Thakur Das Bhargava was also an INC politician and freedom fighter who founded several educational institutions.
* [[Gopi Chand Bhargava|Gopi Chand Bhargav]]<ref>{{Cite book |last=Juneja |first=M. M. |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=cL61AAAAIAAJ&q=gopi+chand+bhargav+brahmin |title=History of Hisar: From Inception to Independence, 1354-1947 |date=1989 |publisher=Modern Book Company |language=en}}</ref>- Gopi Chand Bhargava, a member of the Indian National Congress and the first Chief Minister of Punjab from 1947 to 1949 and again from 1949 to 1951, as well as serving as caretaker Chief Minister in 1964, was born on March 8, 1889, in Sirsa district of Punjab province in British India, and completed his medical degree in 1912 before entering politics; his brother Pandit Thakur Das Bhargava was also an INC politician and freedom fighter who founded several educational institutions.
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* [[Arvind Kumar Sharma]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-23 |title=Haryana CM does not do any work by applying his mind: BJP MP Arvind Sharma |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/haryana-cm-does-not-apply-his-mind-to-any-work-bjp-mp-7930970/ |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> - is an Indian dental surgeon, politician, and MP in the 17th Lok Sabha from Rohtak who previously represented the Karnal constituency of Haryana in the 15th Lok Sabha as a member of the Indian National Congress but switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019.
* [[Arvind Kumar Sharma]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-05-23 |title=Haryana CM does not do any work by applying his mind: BJP MP Arvind Sharma |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/chandigarh/haryana-cm-does-not-apply-his-mind-to-any-work-bjp-mp-7930970/ |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref> - is an Indian dental surgeon, politician, and MP in the 17th Lok Sabha from Rohtak who previously represented the Karnal constituency of Haryana in the 15th Lok Sabha as a member of the Indian National Congress but switched to the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2019.


=== Sports ===
== Sports ==
[[File:XIX Commonwealth Games-2010 Delhi Yogeshwar Dutt of India won the gold medal in (Men’s) Wrestling 60Kg Freestyle, at Indira Gandhi Stadium, in New Delhi on October 09, 2010.jpg|thumb|221x221px|XIX Commonwealth Games-2010 Delhi [[Yogeshwar Dutt]] of India won the gold medal in (Men's) Wrestling 60&nbsp;kg Freestyle]]
[[File:XIX Commonwealth Games-2010 Delhi Yogeshwar Dutt of India won the gold medal in (Men’s) Wrestling 60Kg Freestyle, at Indira Gandhi Stadium, in New Delhi on October 09, 2010.jpg|thumb|221x221px|XIX Commonwealth Games-2010 Delhi [[Yogeshwar Dutt]] of India won the gold medal in (Men's) Wrestling 60&nbsp;kg Freestyle]]


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* [[Haripal Kaushik]] , Veer Chakra recipient was an Indian field hockey player, military officer and television commentator who won gold medals in the 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympics and received the Arjuna Award in 1998.
* [[Haripal Kaushik]] , Veer Chakra recipient was an Indian field hockey player, military officer and television commentator who won gold medals in the 1956 and 1964 Summer Olympics and received the Arjuna Award in 1998.


=== Military ===
== Military ==
[[File:Maj. Mohit Sharma (1 Para SF) (cropped).jpg|thumb|151x151px|Immortal Martyr [[Mohit Sharma (soldier)|Major Mohit Sharma]], AC,SM, COASM]]
[[File:Maj. Mohit Sharma (1 Para SF) (cropped).jpg|thumb|151x151px|Immortal Martyr [[Mohit Sharma (soldier)|Major Mohit Sharma]], AC,SM, COASM]]
[[File:Cap Deepak Sharma.jpg|thumb|155x155px|Captain Deepak Sharma , KC (2011)]]
[[File:Cap Deepak Sharma.jpg|thumb|155x155px|Captain Deepak Sharma , KC (2011)]]
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* MCPO I Krishan Kumar<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-18 |title=Lt Cdr Joginder Krishan Suri VrC {{!}} Honourpoint |url=https://www.honourpoint.in/profile/master-chief-petty-officer-i-krishan-kumar/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |language=en-US}}</ref> - Master Chief Petty Officer in Indian Navy martyred in 2022 in INS Vikrant blast.
* MCPO I Krishan Kumar<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-01-18 |title=Lt Cdr Joginder Krishan Suri VrC {{!}} Honourpoint |url=https://www.honourpoint.in/profile/master-chief-petty-officer-i-krishan-kumar/ |access-date=2023-04-27 |language=en-US}}</ref> - Master Chief Petty Officer in Indian Navy martyred in 2022 in INS Vikrant blast.


=== Business and industries ===
== Business and industries ==
 
* [[Jaiprakash Gaur]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-12-07 |title=Manoj Gaur stakes claim for a seat at India Inc.'s high table |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/manoj-gaur-builder-india-incs-high-table-24673-2011-12-07 |access-date=2023-04-23 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref> - Indian industrialist, founder of Jaiprakash Associates Limited, and known for his philanthropic activities.
* [[Jaiprakash Gaur]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2011-12-07 |title=Manoj Gaur stakes claim for a seat at India Inc.'s high table |url=https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/cover-story/story/manoj-gaur-builder-india-incs-high-table-24673-2011-12-07 |access-date=2023-04-23 |website=Business Today |language=en}}</ref> - Indian industrialist, founder of Jaiprakash Associates Limited, and known for his philanthropic activities.
* B.L Gaur - founder of Gaur and Sons<ref>{{Cite web |title=B. L. Gaur |url=https://rajkamalprakashan-com.translate.goog/author/b-l-gaur?_x_tr_sl=hi&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc |access-date=2023-04-23 |website=rajkamalprakashan-com.translate.goog}}</ref>
* B.L Gaur - founder of Gaur and Sons<ref>{{Cite web |title=B. L. Gaur |url=https://rajkamalprakashan-com.translate.goog/author/b-l-gaur?_x_tr_sl=hi&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=sc |access-date=2023-04-23 |website=rajkamalprakashan-com.translate.goog}}</ref>
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* [[Madan Paliwal]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-08-07 |title=For Paliwal Brahmins, it's a day to shun all celebrations |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/for-paliwal-brahmins-its-a-day-to-shun-all-celebrations/articleshow/59951386.cms |access-date=2023-04-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> - founder and chairman of the Miraj Group, leading multiple companies including Miraj Products, Miraj Developers, Miraj Entertainment, Miraj Multicolours, Miraj Pipes and Fittings, [[Miraj Cinemas]], and Miraj Tradecom.
* [[Madan Paliwal]]<ref>{{Cite news |date=2017-08-07 |title=For Paliwal Brahmins, it's a day to shun all celebrations |work=The Times of India |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/jaipur/for-paliwal-brahmins-its-a-day-to-shun-all-celebrations/articleshow/59951386.cms |access-date=2023-04-27 |issn=0971-8257}}</ref> - founder and chairman of the Miraj Group, leading multiple companies including Miraj Products, Miraj Developers, Miraj Entertainment, Miraj Multicolours, Miraj Pipes and Fittings, [[Miraj Cinemas]], and Miraj Tradecom.


=== Performing arts ===
== Performing arts ==
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==== Singers , Writers , Lyricist , Poets , Comedians ====
=== Singers , Writers , Lyricist , Poets , Comedians ===
* [[Lakhmi Chand|Pandit Lakhmichand]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-27 |title=पंडित लखमी चंदः कुछ याद उन्हें भी कर लें |url=https://www.aajtak.in/india-today-hindi/society/story/haryana-pundit-lakhmi-chand-actor-yashpal-sharma-1180366-2020-12-27 |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=आज तक |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=भारती |first=Kanwal bharti कंवल |date=2023-02-20 |title=हरियाणवी समाज के प्रदूषक लोक कवि लखमी चंद |url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2023/02/literature-haryanvi-folk-lakhmi-chand/ |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=Forward Press |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vyas |first=S. K. |date=2019-07-03 |title=गौड़ ब्राह्मण सभा में सांग सम्राट पंडित लख्मीचंद की स्मृति में कार्यक्रम 14 को |url=http://tribunenewsline.com/गौड़-ब्राह्मण-सभा-में-सां/ |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=TribuneNewsline.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> , also known as Dada Lakhmichand and Kalidas of Haryana founding father of [[Saang|Haryanvi Saang Culture]]
* [[Lakhmi Chand|Pandit Lakhmichand]]<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-12-27 |title=पंडित लखमी चंदः कुछ याद उन्हें भी कर लें |url=https://www.aajtak.in/india-today-hindi/society/story/haryana-pundit-lakhmi-chand-actor-yashpal-sharma-1180366-2020-12-27 |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=आज तक |language=hi}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=भारती |first=Kanwal bharti कंवल |date=2023-02-20 |title=हरियाणवी समाज के प्रदूषक लोक कवि लखमी चंद |url=https://www.forwardpress.in/2023/02/literature-haryanvi-folk-lakhmi-chand/ |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=Forward Press |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Vyas |first=S. K. |date=2019-07-03 |title=गौड़ ब्राह्मण सभा में सांग सम्राट पंडित लख्मीचंद की स्मृति में कार्यक्रम 14 को |url=http://tribunenewsline.com/गौड़-ब्राह्मण-सभा-में-सां/ |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=TribuneNewsline.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> , also known as Dada Lakhmichand and Kalidas of Haryana founding father of [[Saang|Haryanvi Saang Culture]]


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* [[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yashpal Sharma actor movie career networth wife family |url=https://www.tring.co.in/popular-celebrities/yashpal-sharma |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=Tring |language=en}}</ref> -  is a renowned Indian actor, known for his notable performances in movies like [[Lagaan]], [[Gangaajal]], Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan, Lakshyam, Singh Is Kinng, Aarakshan, Rowdy Rathore, and the TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Mera Naam Karegi Roshan, and Neeli Chhatri Waale, and also for his stage acting; he was awarded for his performance in the Haryanvi film Pagdi: The Honour at the 62nd National Film Awards.
* [[Yashpal Sharma (actor)|Yashpal Sharma]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Yashpal Sharma actor movie career networth wife family |url=https://www.tring.co.in/popular-celebrities/yashpal-sharma |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=Tring |language=en}}</ref> -  is a renowned Indian actor, known for his notable performances in movies like [[Lagaan]], [[Gangaajal]], Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Ab Tak Chhappan, Apaharan, Lakshyam, Singh Is Kinng, Aarakshan, Rowdy Rathore, and the TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, Mera Naam Karegi Roshan, and Neeli Chhatri Waale, and also for his stage acting; he was awarded for his performance in the Haryanvi film Pagdi: The Honour at the 62nd National Film Awards.
* [[Vishal Bhardwaj]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vishal Bhardwaj Biography – BollywoodMDB |url=https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/celebrities/biography/vishal-bhardwaj/23359 |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=www.bollywoodmdb.com}}</ref> - Vishal Bhardwaj is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, music composer and playback singer, known for his work in Hindi cinema and recipient of eight National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award; he has also directed the Indian adaptations of three tragedies by William Shakespeare and produces films under his banner VB Pictures.
* [[Vishal Bhardwaj]]<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vishal Bhardwaj Biography – BollywoodMDB |url=https://www.bollywoodmdb.com/celebrities/biography/vishal-bhardwaj/23359 |access-date=2023-06-17 |website=www.bollywoodmdb.com}}</ref> - Vishal Bhardwaj is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, music composer and playback singer, known for his work in Hindi cinema and recipient of eight National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award; he has also directed the Indian adaptations of three tragedies by William Shakespeare and produces films under his banner VB Pictures.
==See also==
*[[Garha|Gaur Muslims]]


==References==
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