Gakhars

Gakhar
Languages
Punjabi, Hindko, and Urdu
Religion
Islam
Panoramic view of Pharwala Fort, traditional seat of the Gakhar Clan

The Gakhars (also Gakkhar or Ghakhar or Ghakkar) are a clan found predominantly in Pakistan.

Medieval Gakhars and Babur

The Gakhars had engaged in a long-running battle for sovereignty over the Salt Range.

The history of this region (the Salt Range) from the thirteenth century onward had been a sickening record of wars between the Janjuhas and the Gakkhars for political ascendancy.[1]

References

  1. Bakshi, S. R. (1995). Advanced History of Medieval India. Anmol Publ. p. 142.

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