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Dhangar
Classification: Caste/Kshatriya Dhangar (Shepherd)
Clans: 108
Significant populations in: India
Language Marathi, Hindi, Gujrathi, Kannada, Tamil, Telgu
Religion Hinduism

The Dhangar (Sanskrit / Devanāgarī: धनगर ) caste is primarily located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The literal translation of the name Dhangar is "Who is wealthy". The word Dhangar is derived from the Sanskrit word 'Dhenu' i.e. Cow. These are quiet and innocent group of people who wander with flocks and herds. They are called by different synonyms like Dhangar, Dhangad and Dhanpal.

The main Dhangar subcastes are Ahir, Hatkar, Khutekar, Sengar/Sangar, Shegar(Sagar), Bande, Konkani, Zende, Dange, Zade, Hulwan, Dhanwar, Kuruba(meaning trustworthy), Kurmar, Kurbar, Kurumbar, Lad Mendhe, Gadari, Gaddi, Gadariya, Pal, Baghel, Neekhar /Nikher, Idaiyan / Idaiyar /Idaiga / Konar, Bharwad, Bakarwal, Dewasi, Gurjar, Oraon, Gawali, Golla, Yadu (Yadav), Banjara, Metkari, Gadge, Kambar, Kshitri, Khillari, Bhillari, Kuktekar, Mhaskar, Shirotya, Utekar, Telwar, Warhade, Mahure, Telangi, Tellari, Bargi/Barahatti.

The Dhangars ignore the subcastes and project themselves only as Dhangars.

The Dhangar community is one of the oldest existing communities of India, tracing its history back to Mahabharata times. They have originated several ruling dynasties, most recently the Holkars of Indore.

Prominent Dhangars have been Hakkaraya and Bukkaraya, founders of Vijayanagara Empire. Dhangars have founded the Hoysalas, Rashtrakutas, Maurya, Pallav, Holkar dynasties. In addition the poets Kalidasa and Kanakadasa were also Dhangars.

The famous Vithoba temple at Pandharpur was built by Vishnuvardhana who was a Dhangar from the Hoysala Dynasty.

Traditionally being warriors, shepherds and farmers, Dhangars were late to take up modern day education. Though it has a notable population not only in Maharashtra but also in India, had a rich history, today it is still politically highly unorganized community and is socially, educationally, economically and politically backward.


Dhangari Gaja

This is a dance form performed by Dhangars of Solapur district of Maharashtra. Their poetry is mainly inspired by the evergreen trees all around. The poetry is in a form called 'Ovi' which is made up of couplets. These poems also contain tales of the birth of their God "Biruba" or Birappa, in simple and basic lines. The group of dancers surrounds the drum players and move at the rhythm

Jejuri

Jejuri is one of the famous temples in Maharashtra. The God of Jejuri - Khandoba (Lord Shiva), who is husband of Banai (from the Dhangar caste) - is popular amongst the Dhangars.


Other names

Dhangars are identified by different names in different regions of the country.

(Tirthap, Thakre, Manore, Sonwane, Baviskar, Pawar,Borse, Sangore, Nhyade, Adhave, Landge, Nile, Khankhare only in North Maharashtra. DHULE - JALGAON DIST.)

  • Appugol
  • Maldhari / Bharwad / Rabari/ Jagri / Khavas (Gujrath)
  • Baghel
  • Bakarwal (Jammu & Kashmir)
  • Bhadiyar / Gangajali
  • Bharavadaru
  • Dhangad / Dhanwar / Dhanpal / Dhangod
  • Doddi Gowda
  • Gari / Bharud / Ghosi (MP)
  • Gadhariya / Gadaria / Gadariya (UP, MP, Bihar)
  • Gowda
  • Gaddi
  • Gadri
  • Gairi / Gari / Ghosi / Gurjar / Dewasi (Rajasthan)
  • Gollavadu
  • Golla
  • Gounder
  • Gowda
  • Gwala
  • Halumatha
  • Heggades
  • Idaiga / Idyar / Idiyan / Idaiyar / Konar (Tamilnadu)
  • Kanne
  • Khuruk
  • Kamaria
  • Kuda
  • Kuruba (Karnataka, AP)
  • Kuruba Gowda
  • Kurumba / Kurumbar / Kurumans / Kurubaru (Tamilnadu)
  • Kurmar
  • Kalavar
  • Kuruma
  • Kurumavaaru
  • Kurkhi
  • Kurupu
  • Kantak
  • Naikers
  • Neekhar (North India)
  • Nikhers
  • Oraon (East India)
  • Pal / Pala (North India)
  • Palaru
  • Paalakyatriya
  • Poduvar
  • Raika
  • Yadavalu

Clans in India

Dhangars are Kshatriyas. Kshatriyas have three major castes (or ethnic groups) - the Dhangars, the Rajputs and the Marathas. The Rajputs are Indo-Scythians and mainly had their kingdoms in North India. The Rajputs did not originate as a tribe or a single community. They emerge from history as a collection of clans ruling different regions. The term Rajput as it is used today refers to the set of intermarrying royal clans. The Marathas are Indo-Aryans and had an empire which spread all over central and North India and the Dhangars are Proto-Asians and had their Kingdoms in South India and Central India. Rajputs have 36 Clans, Marathas have 96 Clans and Dhangars have 108 clans out of which 90 are known so far in India. Originally these castes were one and had mutual interactions of dining together and intermarrying amongst them.

The widespread Palaeolithic mtDNA haplogroups and analysis of Y-DNA Haplogroup in Dhangar clans highlight their Proto-Asian genetic ancestries. Dhangar heterogeneity is ascribable to predominantly South-Asian males and West-Eurasian females. Dhangar have significant Pleistocene gene pool corroborating their “Proto-Asian” origin.

Dhangars are believed to be Indo-Aryans as the Aryans were shepherds. [citation needed]

Enthoven in his observations has listed 22 Endogamous groups (Sub-Castes) and 108 Exogamous groups (Clans) of Dhangars (Enthoven 1920:311). It should be recorded that the list of the 22 Endogamous groups and 108 Exogamous groups of Dhangars, as provided by Enthoven, is not exhaustive.

The following list of clans is limited to few surnames of all sub-castes from India.


Ainwar

  • Surnames:-

Aainwar, Budhnawar, Daknawar, Koyanwar, Makanwar, Bhadnawar.

Aaldar

  • Surnames:-

Waldawar, Karnawar, Kamade, Dange.

Aawale

  • Surnames:-

Pukale, Yamgar, Yamanwar.

Badgujar

  • Surnames:-

Badgujar, Raghav, Sonchiraiya

Baniya

  • Surnames:-

Baniya, Nihaliya, Kadiwal, Kathuliya, Pathariya, Dandimar, Sude

Bhains

  • Surnames:-

Bhains (Baniya), Baruliya (Badheliya), Basade (Bhainsale), Kati (Kataha), Katheriya, Kathabhains, Trilokchandi

Bute

  • Surnames:-

Tate, Kachare, More/Maurya, Kuwalkude, Bavdan, Doiphode, Wagh, Pise, Bire, Dalvi, Keskar.

Chauhan

  • Surnames:-

Chauhan, Dhaneriya (Dhanariya), Kulaha (Kulhaiya), Bhadiriya, Pawaya (Parwiya), Gujela (Gajayala), Sapaha (Sapha, Sarpatha), Bhakal (Bhakar, Bhikhar), Vasundariya (Basundariya, Vagasariya), Mukarana, Zhumariya, Songira, Dhundhariya (Dudhediya), Tijwara (Tijwal, Tijwadiya), Balecha (Bhilecha, Bhilaicha, Bilaicha), Harine (Hiranwal, Hiranwar, Hinwar), Mohil (Mahali, Mahil), Boda (Voda, Vora, Bora),

Chauhan

  • Surnames:-

Rao, Kote, Khorane (Khakare), Bande, Cikale, Pawad (Padiya), Hamvir, Tenchiriye (Tetiye), Jamble, Kamare, Khose (Khasa), Khadagde (Khagadiya), Ghatod (Ghatotiya), Abhiriye, Jatare (Jatayane), Waghode, Wagare, Badad, Bhakare, Matkar, Hande, Shejal (Shejpal), Maskar, Lad, Sakare (Sakareka), Sudake, Hiropiraji, Aswale, Bidkar, Chitrak (Citak), Barange, Pansre

Chauhan

  • Surnames:-

Karir, Rachwana, Ajara, Boruka, Rabhad, Somanka, Maru, Sonla

Chandel

  • Surnames:-

Chandel, Kauwa, Guhiya, Chandiya, Rai, Bhesedewale, Manikiwake, Chandaliya, Pakhariya

Chandrawat

  • Surnames:-

Kiloliya

Chawda/Chawla

  • Surnames:-

Jogaha (Jogara, Jokhawa, Jodika), Lambariya, Rananga, Jaidevka, Aaduka, Ghumaha (Dhemun), Punchala (Panchatar), Jograna, Donda

Chudawat

  • Surnames:-

Chudawat

Dhabi

  • Surnames:-

Dabhi

Dagade

  • Surnames:-

Pole, Pole, Sansalate, Suslade/Sisodiya.

Dahiya

  • Surnames:-

Dahiya

Deokate

  • Surnames:-

Arjun, Gorad, Vhanmane, Walekar, Rupnawar, Barkade, Metkari, Dhere, Tambe, Tale, Dongre, Bagade, Bhamte, Utare, Kole, Zhade, Khilari, Dabe, Agune, Dorwe, Hanumane, Sudlak, Nigade,Gavade

Deora

  • Surnames:-

Nirwan, Nirwal, Narwal, Deoda, Dawad

Dhakar

  • Surnames:-

Dhakar

Dhekaha

  • Surnames:-

Dhakeriya

Dikshit

  • Surnames:-

Dikshit, Pachouri (Panchoutariya), Brahamaniya (Bamaniya), Bhidiyar (Bhadiyar), Surya (Suriya), Siriya, Bhindawar

Gahalot

  • Surnames:-

Sawal, Grover, Talware (Talwade), Malap, Aaibhai, Mahadig, Tagad (Tahar), Nakase, Sigwan, Joshi, Apradh, Pardhe, Rao, Malusare, Thorat, Bhoite, Siside, Dorik (Dorge), Dalvi (Dalawat), Jore (Jirake, Jirage), Ahodage (Ahare), Guhela, Hulkar

Gahlot

  • Surnames:-

Gahlot, (Gohil, Guhela, Gohilwal), Nandoliya (Nandoriya, Nadouda), Shishodiya ( Sisodiya), Mongaliya, Bachaliya (Bachriya), Hul, Udayadpuri (Udaypuri), Gorkha, Godha, Kalum, Kakotak (Kekotak), Kuchela (Kachela), Kelawa

Gaharwar

  • Surnames:-

Gaharwal, Bundela, Bobadiya

Gaud

  • Surnames:-

Gaud, Makakana

Gautama

  • Surnames:-

Gautama

Gohil

  • Surnames:-

Gohil, Padsariya (Pratihariya), Kharagiya (Khargaiya), Varu (Virat, Verun), Cataka (Canduka), Kachela (Kachohiya), Zhunzha, Bau, Babariya,

Hake

  • Surnames:-

Madne, Khareje, Gophane, Dahibhate, Ghutukade, Hande, Dolwade, Lubale, Ebade, Zhalgar, Metkari, Pise, Bijgude, Hise, Lande, Bane, Bargale, Warge.Kabugade

Halnawar

  • Surnames:-

Bivkar, Dilgude, Hulgunde, Dudhe, Sarwade, Yele, Shiddhaguru, Kodalkar.

Harine

  • Surnames:-

Harine (Hiranwal, Hiranwar, Bade, Hinwar, Kharsela, Chalangiya, Shorampuriya, Kalpacha

Jankar

  • Surnames:-

Karande, Raut, Mote, Male, Ghule, Bidghar, Waghe / Waghela / Baghel, Karmare, Kare, Padalkar.

Kachawahe

  • Surnames:-

Kachawa (Kachawahe, Kachawaha), Gohar (Gohad), Vikaliya (Bakaliya), Jamawal, Bartela (Bhatiyala), Kalandar,Kasib (Kasim), Lad, Kukiya (Kukaha)

Kachwa

  • Surnames:-

Surve, Aaglave, Kewade, Hake, Gade, Gaike, Naik, Devre, Shitole, Gawase, Kalmukh, Sidgode (Shingade), Gaikwad, Sukhe (Sherwe), Gurve, Kakade, Khebhale, Dinge, Takade, Vankhede, Ghodke, Dangre, Gorud (Garodige), Ghad

Kadamb

  • Surnames:-

Kadamb, Mahipal, Agneya

Kale

  • Surnames:-

Mahin, Ghahine, Sarse, Hubale, Shriram, Gore/Gora, Dombale, Singare, Gharbudwe, Dadas, Namkade, Sigire.

Karith

  • Surnames:-

Khoda, Saisaiya, Tota (Toita), Zhola, Khare, Khunchar (Khasarka), Lachatar (Nachatar), Dhubal (Dhimana), Dhokad, Bhadel (Gader, Gaded), Singha (Chora), Mendarka (Mendar), Gorat (Gouraiya)

Katariya

  • Surnames:-

Katariya

Kaushal

  • Surnames:-

Kaushal

Kesari

  • Surnames:-

Kesariya

Kharat

  • Surnames:-

Dhaygude, Pandhare, Sul, Borkar, Amane, Dhake, Tele, Palve / Pallavas /Pal, Kolpe, Ghagare, Pinjare, Raijade, Kavle, Bhadke, Ghodke, Vele, Tarade, Tamkhade, Ratnaparkhe, Malage, Zhurale, Vande, Gete, Vharkate, Landge, Patkare, Bhople, Thorbole, Sursule, Punekar, Guldawade, Kharate, Satkule, Vange, Palasgawade, Chutkule, Tile, Golari, Shrirame.

Khatal

  • Surnames:-

Shejal, Dudhal, Waghmare, Garande, Galande.

Kokare

  • Surnames:-

Hajge, Hogle, Aswale, Pingale, Sontakke, Survase, Karhade, Malwade, Rachkar, Devpuje, Sondge, Bhusare, Rajgar, Virkar, Lambhate, Hulkar/Holkar.

Kolekar

  • Surnames:-

Murde, Sose, Daigande, Hamamkhore, Botyate, Didwagh, Aaglave, Karpe, Bansode, Cavdhare, Aanavale, Naske, Gadve, Raut, Kundlik, Bhagwat.

Kulal

  • Surnames:-

Bhise, Buchte

Lavate

  • Surnames:-

Narute, Bandgar, Mane, Margale, Hajare, Shendge, Wavare, Dabale, Pokale, Garwat,Garle, Pisal, Kasgude, Nemane, Dhulwade, Bhanawse, Kshirsagar, Shemde, Chore, Halge, Kargal, Kiswe, Gawade, Bindugade, Thite, Kakade, Gaske, Margude, Rode, Zhival, Reve, Badre, Wadere, Dargude, Bagnawar, Zhadgar, Birle, Nigunde, Badhanwar, Misal, Birje, Tandale, khutale, Waykule

Lengre

  • Surnames:-

Pisundare, Kalindare, Wagare, Jalindare, Sigare.

Lokare

  • Surnames:-

Belnawar

Makwana

  • Surnames:-

Toliya (Toi), Kathodiya (Korali, Kawalana), Saniya (Songara), Galiya (Gari), Khint, Alakniya, Kangaliya, Trad (Tamaliya), Manguda, Lakadiya, Kertiya (Kahare), Satiya

Markad

  • Surnames:-

Shivarkar, Mutkar.

Masal

  • Surnames:-

Misaal, Gonmasal, Amuksiddha, Khajane, Saal, Bhadange, Walse, Paleri, Wader.

Maurya

  • Surnames:-

Maurya (Mauri)

Nagvansha

  • Surnames:-

Algotar, Nagani, Balani, Ratani, Kanmamiya, Shiyaliya, Bhuva, Bhadukiya, Kirala, Borkhiya, Makani, Sangadiya, Ganoliya, Kamijaliya, Adalsara, Mathukiya, Eilaliya, Budheliya, Manepara, Warasadiya, Dudhariya, Dihora, Thanasiniya, Velar, Sampaliya, Paranaliya

Nikhumbiya

  • Surnames:-

Nikhumbiya (Kumiya)

Parihar

  • Surnames:-

Pratihar, Valekar, Bandgar (Badgar, Badgare), Dhole, Proktat, Lolge, Khemnar (Karwariya)

Parihar

  • Surnames:-

Parihar, Padiyar, Padriya, Masaniya, Dhiman, Nadata (Nikhatha, Nikta), Dhubela (Dubela, Dabala)

Parmar

  • Surnames:-

Parmar (Ponwar), Rehar (Riyar), Baguliya, Umara, Sumara, Kokande, Soda, Surtiya (Satogiya), Raraha (Rarha), Kalam, Sagar, Sugada (Sugara), Varah (Bareha, Budaha), Kher, Dhaiwar, Darekar, Palve, Gujar, Diwate, Vichare, Tawade

Parmar

  • Surnames:-

Gamara, Bambhawa, Ratadiya, Cawadiya, Basada, Baba, Dhak (Dank, Damb), Momiyatar (Miwat), Babutar (Babukiya), Kala, Dhuma, Jingora, Kuwar, Taria, Ghodachad, Bidana, Rawa, Raswat, Rokadka, Phuliya, Bambha, Sosala, Sawaro, Khodo

Pundir

  • Surnames:-

Pundir

Raikwar

  • Surnames:-

Raikwar (Rainkwar)

Rathod

  • Surnames:-

Rathod, Dhanpute(Ghetawat), Gawad (Govind), Achate (Asadeya), Zhanjar, Chand(Chandhash), Raijada, Sankapal, Kokate, Datar (Datir), Jotshi(Jetshi), Virkar, Bhate, Hulkar, Parkhe (Parke), Baharand (Bahar), Patan, Lambate (Lumbawat),

Rathod

  • Surnames:-

Rathod, Mohaniya, Babariya, Hans, Kasumiya, Chand, Bhilavate, Phulasunga, Kanoujiya, Sura (Surah), Panchbhaiya, Chavadiya (Chaubhariya), Kabariya (Kabar), Sohad (Suhand), Gogara (Gagariya) (Gugari),

Rathod

  • Surnames:-

Susara, Chiroliya, Goletar, Gendala, Lamka, Pansa, Daharka, Khareliya, Bodhadiya, Vakatar (Bhachatar), Mendhat, Balika, Kukana (Kanitar, Kukano), Bhadsiyo, Gundalo

Sarak

  • Surnames:-

Zharak, Taranwar, Shelke, Ghite, Lakade, Chopde, Bhadke, Perwale, Harale, Virje, Pisal, Shelar.

Sargar

  • Surnames:-

Sadnawar, Phonde, Pipre, Katre, Malgonde, Gadve, Metkari, Kuspe, Nambalkar, Sumpape, Khupkar, Turbare.

Sengar

  • Surnames:-

Sengar

Shinde

  • Surnames:-

Zunje, Kaljate, Kandure, Handware, Khadke, Bendre, Dhone, Bichukle, Harale, Sute.

Shingade

  • Surnames:-

Burungale, Tarade, Vhatkar, Dhawan/Chawan/Chauvan, Malawe.

Sikarwar

  • Surnames:-

Sikarwal, Sikarwar, Shikarwal

Shindhav

  • Surnames:-

Shindhav, Zhapada, Bhankhada, Shiyal, Hadagaida, Chachada, Saduda, Bhundiya, Dhangar, Wankiya, Watwad (Wangol), Babara, Sachala, Kukad (Kalod), Bhubhaniya (Doniya), Buhiya (Bhukiya), Bholiya (Bhohok)

Sisodiya

  • Surnames:-

Mewada, Mewara

Solankar

  • Surnames:-

Parkar, Khandekar, Waghmode, Hirve, Ekkar, Thavre, Ogare, Nitwe, Ingale, Doiphodhe, Tambe, Sid/Sidd, Padule, Hagre, Gawand, Ghogre, Dhupe, Sarje, Gadekar, Kolse, Hade, Dhamdere, Virkar.

Solankhi

  • Surnames:-

Solankhi, Kutriya, Sarbariya (Sarbahiya, Sarwaiyya, Sarwariya), Katariya, Baghel (Baghela), Tantiya (Taitiya, Tetiha), Bhagmar (Bhagmare), Tambe, Kulki, Kanoujiye, Shivle, Randhir, Mhatre, Kalekar, Chalukya, Pandhare, Hukrul, Kamble,

Solankhi

  • Surnames:-

Vahara, Bhoriya, Dhadhalka, Bamniya, Bhimdevaka

Swar

  • Surnames:-

Sudnawar, Hegadkar, Balar, Barange, Dhpatwar, Gele, Dinde, Sirgire, Goikar, Satye.

Takale

  • Surnames:-

Arade, Tupe, Tikale.

Tawar

  • Surnames:-

Karkante (Katiyare), Phunke (Phakare), Tamade, Dhawade, Malpawar, Pulke, Vadge,

Thengal

  • Surnames:-

Sangane, Tule, Thengale

Thombre

  • Surnames:-

Sonawle, Vhate, Katmare.

Thorat

  • Surnames:-

Anawase, Mahanwar, Tanal, Khatke, Pavne, Satpute, Lokhande, Shigwate, Deokar, Kalgude, Dhakar, Barve, Khamgal, Supkar, Supne, Late, Pandharmise, Sumne, Patole,Tonde, Rahinj, Bhagwat, Gadade, Waykule

Tomar

  • Surnames:-

Tomar, Tawar (Thambar), Indoliya, (Indoriya), Kourwa, Hantal, Shishupal (Shirshawal, Sirsawal, Sirsawar), Hareliya, Kasturi (Kasturiya), Dahaliya, Jandhara, Gadwal

Vadhel

  • Surnames:-

Mundhawa

Vala/Wala

  • Surnames:-

Vala, Boliya

Waghela / Baghela

  • Surnames:-

Katariya, Mir, Bhimani, Sekani, Dewasthara, Bawaliya, Sadidiya, Bajudiya, Shiyaniya, Kadipara, Gangadiya, Bhilodiya, Lilapara, Kapeliya, Malakiya, Sapara, Rojahara, Aolakiya, Dhargiya, Hadadiya, Jakhadiya, Gorani, Patamiya, Sotiya, Dambala, Bhokalpa,

Wakse

  • Surnames:-

Uske, Maske, Choramle, Sirsat, Bangale, Kurhade, Mugutrao.

Yadav

  • Surnames:-

Yadav, Nabhada (Nabhaka), Ransinh, Navale, Dubal, Dhanpal, Dhampal, Umthere, Bhole, Kajalag, Ghag, Waghela, Bawale, Aaute, Pingale, Phakade, Ghone, Sirke, Dhekale, Kattare, Jagpal, Malerao, Phalke, Sinhe (Sinha), Dharat, Pathare, Patare, Bhojke, Mukhmane (Makhbara), Mahajan, Podare, Bulake, Gade, Bawar, Hote, Rahatad, Hodge, Turiye, Namate, Tomar, Gawali

Yadav

  • Surnames:-

Radha (Rada, Rahada), Gaikwar, Kewala (Kubaraila), Banaphal (Banaphar), Bhati, Dabi (Dabhi, Dobhiya)

Yadav

  • Surnames:-

Bhatiya, Gokika (Golakiya), Jathur, Korali, Dhangiya (Kanjiya), Cheriya, Thunga, Ugiya (Udhadhala, Uradhala), Dadura (Dorala), Harniya (Holapat), Bauwar, Bagiya (Badhadhala, Baradhala), Munchala (Malawa), Goga, Chausala, Baraliya

Yedage

  • Surnames:-

Hajare, Jedage, Sanne, Jugdar, Jondhale, Jawalge, Garande, Redke, Yedke, Yedge, Edke.

Zhala

  • Surnames:-

Zhala


Some South Indian Clans

Aadina, Aanne, Adwar Hadasale, Amme, Andara, Anne, Arisina, Aoti, Arasu, Arei, Asalu, Asli, Aslu, Atti, Ballari, Banda, Bandi, Banni, Basalu, Basari, Belada, Bevina, Bhoja, Bijjala, Bilwa, Bira, Bosa, Bosala, Bujjenige, Chandana, Chitalu, Dande, Dani, Dasari, Devadaru, Duddidana, Eralu, Gali, Gauda, Gogandi, Hande, Hariwana, Harusha, Hatte, Hothana, Jadi, Jande, Janni, Kachana, Kaggala, Kambli, Kampala, Kankaitayana, Kateda, Kawadi, Kenchalu, Kolle, Kote, Kundan, Kuniwa, Kuppina, Kuwala, Majjana, Malle, Mallige, Manasina, Manne, Mautte, Masalu, Mesalu, Michina, Misu, Muruhinda, Mutina, Nagara, Nagare, Nahi, Nali, Nalige, Nilli, Nonaba, Rajakula, Sada, Sakala, Salva, Samanta, Sampige, Sangam, Sangara, Sannakambli, Sasalu, Semant, Sena, Sevige, Simpala, Tarugara, Thagaru, Tube, Unne, Uppina, Wanagare,

Oraon Clans

Majority of oraon write their gotra (Kerketta, Xalxo, Xaxa, Xess, Tirkey,Toppo,Tigga, Kujur,Minz, Ekka Barla,Barwa, Indwar, Lakra, Beck, Dhanwar/Dhangar, Baghwar,Kachhap, kindo, Kispota, kanda, Kokro, Gaddi, Khoya, Chermanko,Dadel, Niya, Panna, Bakula, Basa, Bando,Bhagat, Binko, Beck, Munjni, Runda, Linda,Son, Rawna, etc) with their name. However, those who follow Tana Bhagat principle orSarna Dharma write Bhagat in place of gotra. Many prefer to write Oraon as second name in place of gotra.

Notable Dhangars

Kingdoms

The Great Maharaja Yashwantrao Holkar was the first freedom fighter who made an army, in 1803, mostly consisting of Dhangars to fight with the British and to drive them out of India single handedly. He built a factory to manufacture cannons. He appealed to the rest of the Kings of India and said, "First Country and then Religion. We will have to rise above caste, religion and our states in the interest of our country. You too must wage a war against the British like me". His appeal fell on deaf ears as all of them had already signed treaties with the British. The Dhangars took part in the revolt of 1857. Many of them were hanged till death in Berar (M.P.). The British were so much afraid of Dhangars that they made a law banning purchase of land by Dhangars stating a reason that they were not Kunbis (Agriculturists). They were oppressed in all spheres of life, they were never allowed to come forward.

He was the only King in India to whom the British approached to sign a peace treaty. Initially he refused to sign any treaty with the British but when he saw that rest of the Kings were not ready to unite and were interested in personal benefits he was the last to sign a treaty with the British on 24 December 1805 at Rajghat. He didn’t accept any condition which would affect his self respect.


Political

  • Late Shivajirao Shendge
  • Prakashanna Shendge M.L.C.(Maharashtra) BJP
  • Anandrao Devkate Ex-Minister (Maharashtra) Congress(I)
  • Ganpatrao Deshmukh M.L.A. (Maharashtra) PWP
  • Annasaheb Dange Ex-Minister (Maharashtra)
  • Mahadeo Jankar (Maharashtra) President RSP
  • B K Kokare. Founder, Yashwant Sena.

Social Workers / Reformists

India

  • General Sri Nagesh
  • Kapil Sibal - Union Minister
  • Bandaru Dattatreya - Former Union Minister.
  • Siddaramaiah - Former Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka
  • Laxmidevi Ramanna - First woman representative in Mysore Assembly.
  • Sangolli Rayanna was a prominent freedom fighter. He continued the struggle till 1829. Finally he was captured by treachery and hanged. At the time of being hanged he said "My last wish is to be born again in the country to fight against the British and drive them away from our sacred soil".


Writers

  • N. D. Mahanor
  • Adv.Dilip Yedatkar,Editor Daily Matadar

See also

Reference

  • Karve, Irawati, 1969, Maharashtra, land and people. Bombay.
  • Enthoven, R.E., 1920, Tribes and castes of Bombay Presidency. Bombay.
  • Sontheimer, G.D., 1975, ‘The Dhangars’, In L.S. Leshnik and G.D. Sontheimer, (eds.), Nomads and pastoralists in South Asia. Wiesbaden.
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