The Badgujar (also spelt Bargujar and Badgurjar) is a clan of Rajputs.[1] They are also a distinct caste in Maharashtra.[2]
History and Origin
Similar to other Rajput clans, the Badgujars also claim descent from the ancient Suryavanshi king Rama.[citation needed]
The Bargujars ruled over Rajorgarh, Dausa, Deoti and Ghasira, Macheri.[3][4][5][6] They were expelled from Dausa, Rajorgarh and Deoti by Kachhwaha Rajputs when they migrated to Dhundhar, in 11th century Dulha Rai, won the areas of Dausa and Deoti from the Badgujar Rajputs, who were reduced to feudatory or jagirdars.[7][8][9] In 18th century Surajmal with the help of Mughal wazir took the Bargujar stronghold of Ghasera from its ruler Bahadur Singh Badgurjar which was again recovered by Bahadur Singh's son with the help of Imad ul MulK.[10]
^The Researcher. Directorate of Archaeology & Museums, Government of Rajasthan. 1965. pp. 75–77. Retrieved 1 April 2019.
^Congress, Indian History (1964). Proceedings. p. 152. Retrieved 10 September 2019.Goga Chauhan of Mahari or Machari and Traditions - Bargujar by D. P. Sharma
^India, Archæological Survey of (1966). Report[s]. Indological Book House. pp. 104, 225. Retrieved 10 September 2019. Bargujar or Badagujar, Rajas of Machari, Inscriptions at Machari at Samvant 1439
^Rajasthan. Apa Publications. 1993. p. 133. ISBN9780395662885. Retrieved 10 September 2019. Alwar : A treasure of Surprises : it was incorporated, along with Dausa. into the large kingdom of Machari. south of Alwar, and ruled by the Bargujar Rajputs.