Gakhars

The Gakhar (also Gakkhar or Ghakhar or Ghakkar) is a clan found predominantly in the Potohar plateau in the northern part of Pakistan's Punjab province.[1]

Gakhar
Languages
Pothowari, Hindko, and Urdu
Panoramic view of Pharwala Fort, traditional seat of the Gakhar clan

Medieval Gakhars

The Gakhars had engaged in a long-running battle for sovereignty over the Salt Range. Gakhars were renowned for their skill in building forts and fortified cities,[2] such as the Rawat Fort.

The history of this region (the Salt Range) from the thirteenth century onward had been a sickening record of wars between Various clans of Rajputs inlcuding the Janjuhas, Gakkhars, Thathals and Bhattis for political ascendancy.[3]

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References
  1. Van Donzel, E. J., ed. (1994). Islamic Desk Reference. BRILL. p. 106. ISBN 978-9-00409-738-4.
  2. Journal of the Pakistan Historical Society, Volume 54, Issues 1-2. Pakistan Historical Society. 2006.
  3. Bakshi, S. R. (1995). Advanced History of Medieval India. Anmol Publ. p. 142. ISBN 9788174880284.
  4. Rajput Gotain


Further reading
  • Gakkhar, A. S Bazmee Ansari, in Encyclopedia of Islam, 2nd ed.,Edited by J.H.Kramers et al., E.J Brill, Leiden, pp. 972–74.
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