Laur (clan)
| Laur, Lava, Lor | |
|---|---|
| Jāti | Gurjar (Gujjar) |
| Religions | Hinduism, Sikhism |
| Languages | Gujari, Punjabi, Gujarati, Haryanvi, Marwari and Hindi |
| Country | India, Pakistan |
| Region | Gujjarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Sindh |
| Lineage | Gurjar |
| Related groups | Gurjar clans |
Laur,[1][2][3][4] (also spelled) Lava,[5] Lavi or Lor[6] is a major clan of the Gurjar ethnic community of northern India.
Gujjars are divided into two groups in Gujarat and Rajasthan: the Khari and the Laur (or Lava). These two are further subdivided into a number of clans.[3][7]
Background[edit]
"Lava" and "Khari" Gujjars are equal in status. However, Laur Gurjars typically regard themselves as inferior to Khari or Khadwa Gurjars, and thus sometimes disregard intermarriage.[2][4][6]
There is another form of Gujjar called Bad-Gujar. These Badh-Gujars are exclusively found in Rajasthan, primarily around Kota. When asked about their relationship to the Gujjars, a Baddh-Guiar stated that they (Baddh-Gujars) had more authority. The Gujjars of eastern Rajasthan (Rajputana) live in a huge mountainous territory known as Daug, which is only inhabited by Laur Gurjars.[4]
In eastern Rajasthan Gujars, as they are essential to their way of life. It is permissible for a Kolli or Bairwa lady to enter a Laur Gujar house's courtyard. However, the majority of their discussions are focused on the areas in which they collaborate.[1]
Ethnography[edit]
Laur Gurjar are found in Gujarat and Rajasthan, Including the Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Girnar, districts of Gujarat and Bharatpur,[7] Jaipur,[8] Alwar, Kota, Karoli, Jodhpur, Jaisalmer, Mewar, Sirohi[3] districts of Rajasthan.
Subclans[edit]
Laur/Laava Gujjars have over twenty subclans, which are shown below.: [8][9]
- Bagarwal (Bagadwal)
- Kumbar
- Madi
- Sardhana (Siradne)
- Chadri (Chadar)
- Bhadana
- Betan (Beetan)
- Char
- Chechi
- Chesat
- Dhakar
- Deorata (Dorata)
- Doi
- Kasana (Kushan)
- Rawat
- Koli
- Kohli
- Khatana
- Kanaks
- Chandela
- Mokar (Makkar)
- Mootan (Mutan)
- Mawai (Mavi)
- Nekari
- Tanwar
References[edit]
- ^ a b Agrawal, Binod C. (1988). Women, Television, and Rural Development. National. pp. 19, 35, 54. ISBN 978-81-214-0107-4.
Laur Gujars , because their livelihood depends on them . A Koli or Bairwa woman is allowed to go upto the courtyard of a Laur Gujar house . But most of their conversations are restricted to fields , where they work together.
- ^ a b Rajasthan Directory & Who's who. Hindi Sahitya Mandir. 1982.
GUJAR : Gujars are chiefly found in the eastern part of Rajasthan - Jaipur , Mewar , Alwar , Kota , and Bharatpur, Gujjars have two main branches Laur and Khari . Laur consider themselves an inferior class . They do not inter - marry with Khari Gujars.
- ^ a b c Rajasthan (India) (1971). Rajasthan [district Gazetteers].: Sirohi. Printed at Government Central Press. p. 95.
In Bharatpur, there are two types of Gujars Khare (Khari) Gujar and Laur Gujar. The former are principally engaged in making butter and ghee.1
- ^ a b c Khari, Rahul (2007). Jats and Gujars: Origin, History and Culture. Reference Press. p. 91. ISBN 978-81-8405-031-8.
There is one more type of Gujars known as Badh-Gujar. These Baddh-Gujars are found only in Rajasthan and mostly around Kota. On asking about their name related to Gujars a Baddh-Guiar said that they (Baddh-Gujars) are a bit bigger in power. The Gujars here in eastern Rajputana are found in a large hilly tract called Daug which is exclusively populated by Laur Gujars . In these states the Gujars are divided into two tribes , the Laur and the Khari. The former (Laur) is the superior from Kharis.
- ^ Rahi, Javaid (2012-01-01). The Gujjars Vol: 01 and 02 Edited by Dr. Javaid Rahi. Jammu and Kashmir Acacademy of Art, Culture , Languages , Jammu. p. 272.
- ^ a b Campbell, James M. (1988). Hindu Castes and Tribes of Gujarat. Vintage Books. p. 502.
Gujars whether Bhadána or Chechi are Lavas or Lors. Lava is the same as Lor and they are higher than Khári to whom the Lava gives neither a daughter nor a pipe . According to their story Krishna and Nánda were Lors (Laura).
- ^ a b Rajasthan (India) (1971). Rajasthan [district Gazetteers].: Bharatpur. Printed at Government Central Press. p. 95.
- ^ a b Mathur, U. B. (1986). Folkways in Rajasthan. Folklorists. ISBN 978-81-85129-00-6.
The Laur branch of the Gujars in the Jaipur region has more than twenty minor groups namely Bagarwal , Badana , Betan , Char , Chechi , Chesat , Dhakar , Deorata , Doi , Kasana , Koli , Khatana , Kanaks , Mokar , Mootan , Mawai , Nekari, Chandela, Tanwar.
- ^ Commissioner, India Census (1960). Census of India. Printed at the Government central Press.
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