" A Study of the Pawar Community Gotra (surnames) in central India"

 

" A Study of the Pawar Community Gotra (surnames) in central India"

 

Author *Rajesh Barange Pawar

MS Pharm Medicinal Chemistry, India

Rajeshbarange00@gmail.com

 

Author-Rajesh Barange Pawar, Khanjanpur, Betul Madhya Pradesh, India Rajeshbarange00@gmail.com

Abstract

In particular, the study piece explores the Pawar community surnames in Central India, notably in the areas of Betul, Chhindwara, and Wardha. Known for its deep historical roots and wide-ranging geographical presence, the Pawar community expresses itself via a wide variety of surnames that have changed throughout time.

This research, which takes a multidisciplinary approach, uses historical sources, language analysis, sociological viewpoints, genealogy data, community organization books, and the observations of community historians to track the history of Pawar surnames. The 72 Gotra (surnames) connected to the Pawar group are the main subject, especially those deriving from the Rajputs of the Malwa area. By analyzing the migration patterns and factors that have shaped the community's nomenclature, the study seeks to understand how these surnames have changed over time.

A confederacy of Kshatriya clans, including well-known ones like Parihar, Parmar, Solanki, Chauhan, Rathore, Kushwaha, Gahlot, Badgujar, Dangi, Gaur, Balla, Baghel, Tomar, Bhati, Jhala, Labana, Uthed, Ajana, Garg, Jethwa, Kanpuriya, Barodiya, Chawda, Dahima, and Tank Rajputs, are thought to be the ancestors of the Pawars, according to genealogists (bhatt/rao). The present study reveals the historical, cultural, and social factors that played a role in the development of Pawar surnames, providing valuable perspectives into the complex fabric of the community's identity.

Keywords

Pawar Community, Gotra, Surnames, Central India, Betul, Chhindwara, Wardha, Historical Roots, Geographical Presence, Multidisciplinary Approach, Historical Sources, Language Analysis, Sociological Viewpoints, Genealogy Data, Community Organization Books, Community Historians, Migration Patterns, Rajputs of Malwa, Confederacy of 72 Kshatriya , Historical Background, Parmar Dynasty, Malwa, Migration to Satpura and Vidarbha, , Settlement in Betul, Chhindwara, and Wardha, Farmers, Warriors, Landowners, Kshatriya Pawar, Pawar, Panwar, Bhoyar Pawar, Bhoyar, 72 Gotras,

Introduction:

Hindus who belong to the Pawar caste, also called Panwar, Bhoyar, or Bhoyar Pawar, are mostly found in the districts of Betul, Chhindwara, and Wardha in Central India. The Pawar family has its roots in the Hindu Vedic Varna system's Kshatriya varna and may be traced back to the Agnivansha branch of Kshatriyas, who are said to have existed for around 2,500 years before to the Common Era (BCE).

A confederacy of 72 Kshatriya clans, including well-known ones like Parihar, Parmar, Solanki, Chauhan, Rathore, Kushwaha, Gahlot, Badgujar, Dangi, Gaur, Balla, Baghel, Tomar, Bhati, Jhala, Labana, Uthed, Ajana, Garg, Jethwa, Kanpuriya, Barodiya, Chawda, Dahima, and Tank Rajputs, are the ancestors of the Pawars, according to genealogist (bhatt/rao). In the 15th and 17th centuries, this Rajput family moved from Malwa to Satpura and Vidarbha. These clans eventually change into gotras, which cleared the way for the creation of the Pawar caste. The Pawars were an important part of the Parmar dynasty in Malwa's historical background. They were warriors, military chieftains, and commanders who significantly raised the power and prestige of the Parmar emperors. They were a powerful force and well-known for their courage.

The Pawar Rajputs' flight to eastern Malwa following their defeat by the Muslim Sultan of Delhi, Alauddin Khilji, in 1305, was a significant turning point in their history. For around 300 years, they stayed in these locations (Shajapur, Shujalpur, Sehore, and Dewas). It is possible that this group of 72 Rajput military chieftains formed a caste confederation here, and that they later crossed the Narmada River to settle in the regions of Betul, Chhindwara, and Wardha during Aurangzeb's invasion of Malwa. However, the Pawars continued to settle in Satpura from the about 15th to the 17th century as they were familiar with the area and having visited it during the first Sanik expedition.

The Pawars established themselves as farmers, warriors, and landowners (zamindars) in their new lands. They go by the titles "Kshatriya Pawar," "Pawar," or Panwar in Betul and Chhindwara, and "Bhoyar Pawar," or "Bhoyar," in Wardha. Despite attempts to return to the old name "Pawar" in the early 20th century, the term "Bhoyar" is associated with their first settlement at the Bhorgarh fort and eventually became an integral part of their identity.

Studies and finding:

Studies from various sources- 

This multidisciplinary study tracks the history of Pawar surnames via the use of historical materials, linguistic analysis, social perspectives, genealogical data, books from community organizations, and the views of community historians.

Here is a summary of the sources mentioning the number of gotras in the Pawar community:

1. Panwar Samaj: Ek Sinhavlokan (1984). Dr Dyneshwar Tembhare Panwar Sandesh, 16-18: - Mentions 93-100 gotras of Pawar (The same Gotra is written repeatedly.)

2. Panwar Kul Darshan (1985). Krishnarav Balaji Panwar (Ed.), Panwar Sandesh, 21-22: - Indicates more than 100 gotras of Pawar. (The same Gotra is written repeatedly)

3. Bhojpatra (1986). Pannalal Bisen (Ed.), Bhojpatra, 12-14: - Refers to 72 gotras of Pawar. (The same Gotra is written repeatedly or two Gotras are written together.)

4. Avasthi, Manju (1995). Balaghat jile ki jan boliyo ka bhashavaizyanik avam sanskritik adhyayan (pp. 593-594): - Cites 93 gotras of Pawar. (The same Gotra is written repeatedly)

5. Genealogy Author - Madansingh ji Morsingh Barwaji, Mu. Singapura Post- Galwa, Via Kosithal, District- Bhilwara, Rajasthan (available in Bhoj Patrika published by Bhopal Pawar Samaj Sangthan): - Lists 72 gotras of Pawar.

6. Dr. Dyneshwar Tembhare (2014). Pawari Gyandeep (2nd ed.). Himalaya Publishing House Mumbai: - Refers to 72 gotras of Pawar. (The same Gotra is written repeatedly or two Gotras are written together.)

7. Vallabh Dongre (2013) Sikho Sabak Pawaro, Satpuda Sanskriti Sansthan Bhopal: - Indicates 72 gotras of Pawar. (The same Gotra is written repeatedly or two Gotras are written together.)

8. Pushtak Mera Betul (2022). BFC Publications: - Mentions 98 gotras of Pawar. (The same Gotra is written repeatedly or two Gotras are written together.)

9. Singh, K. S. (1998). India's Communities. India: Anthropological Survey of India: - Refers to some gotras.

10. Rajesh Barange Pawar (2017, July 6). Surnames In Pawar Community Bhoyar Pawar बैतूल छिंदवाड़ा वर्धा पवार गोत्र: (https://rajeshbarange.blogspot.com/2017/07/surnames-in-pawar-community-bhoyar.html)- Considers 72 gotras of Pawar. (Rajesh Barange Pawar's work is considered authentic and recognized within the community as a reliable source, with research methods and findings aligned with accepted standards.)

As mentioned before, there are only 72 gotras (kuls) in the Pawar caste, all of whom are derived from Kshatriya clans. They uphold a strong custom of endogamy by rigorously adhering to marriage within these 72 clans. Unfortunately, incorrect claims that there are more than 80, 90, or even 100 gotras (kuls) within the Pawar caste have been made due to disinformation spread by some people from other castes. The truth is that certain gotras have two or three synonyms because of differences in pronunciation brought about by language mixing following migration to the central area. Examples like Ghadge spoken as Gagre and Agre, Parihar pronounced as Paradkar, and Pathade pronounced as Rakhade are not indicative of distinct gotras, but rather of linguistic variances. Motivated by questionable intentions, some people from other castes count these synonyms independently, which causes gotras to be counted incorrectly. This is done to create conflict and disseminate false information throughout society. By creating needless divisions in society, such acts support the spread of misleading beliefs about higher caste societies, such as Brahmin, Rajput, Bania, and others. Relying on reliable historical sources is crucial in dispelling these myths and advancing a more knowledgeable comprehension.

 

 

 

 

 

Kshatriya Pawar Rajput (72 Gotra)
72 clans (gotras/kuls) of Pawars
Genealogy author- Madansingh ji Morsingh Barwaji, Mu. Singapura Post- Galwa, Via Kosithal, District- Bhilwara, Rajasthan.
Sr.no	Kshatriya Branch	Rajput Branch		Sub-branch	Gotra (kul)	Gotras in Present (Surnames) By Rajesh barange Pawar
1	Agni	Parihar	1	Inda	Padiyar	Parihar/Paradkar
2	Agni	Parmar	2	Panwar	Pathadiya	Pathade/Rakhde
	Agni		3	Sankhala	Matiya	Mate/Matekar
	Agni		4	Pamar	Farkadiya	Farkade
	Agni		5	Mori	Gadkiya	Gadge
	Agni		6	Sodha	Girhariya	Girhare/Girare/Girharya
	Agni		7	Sodha	Labad	Labde
	Agni		8	Dodiya	Dalu	Dala/Dahare
	Agni		9	Dodiya	Sawai	Sawai
	Agni		10	Dodiya	Dholiya	Dhole
	Agni		11	Umath	Ukar	Ukar/Omkar
	Agni		12	Gahlada	Topriya	Tople
	Agni		13	Kher	Lavri	Lavri
3	Agni	Solanki	14	Solanki	Baranga	Barange/Baranga
	Agni		15	Solanki	Kiranjkar	Kiranjkar/Kirankar
	Agni		16	Solanki	Dukhi	Dukhi/Durve
	Agni		17	Solanki	Khapriya	Khapriya/Khapre
	Agni		18	Solanki	Dongardiya	Dongardiye/Dongre
	Agni		19	Solanki	Digarsiya	Digarse/Digrase
4	Agni	Chauhan	20	Songara	Dewasiya	Dewase
	Agni		21	Khichi	Rawat	Rawat/Raut
	Agni		22	Devda	Dharfediya	Dharfode/Dharpure
	Agni		23	Hada	Hajariya	Hajare
	Agni		24	Chiknya	Chiknya	Chikane
5	Surya	Rathore	25	Rathore	Gagriya	Ghaghare/Gagre/Agre
	Surya		26	Rathore	Rabdiya	Rabde
	Surya		27	Dangi	Kankar	Kinkar
	Surya		28	Rathore	Pinjara	Pinjare/Pinjarkar
6	Surya	Kushwaha	29	Kushwaha	Dondhi	Dhondi
	Surya		30	Kushwaha	Munni	Mune/Munne
	Surya		31	Kushwaha	Kamdi	Kamdi
	Surya		32	Kushwaha	Kodliya	Kodle/Korde
	Surya		33	Kushwaha	Kalbhut	Kalbhut/Kalbhor
	Surya		34	Kushwaha	Ukadliya	Ukadale
7	Surya	Gahlot	35	Gahlot	Rolkiya	Rodle
	Surya		36	Godha	Dhota	Dhote
	Surya		37	Gohila	Gondiya	Gondiya
	Surya		38	Gohila	Gakadiya	Ghakre/Ghakhare
	Surya		39	Sisodiya	Patha	Pathe/Patha/Pathekar
	Surya		40	Sisodiya	Manmodiya	Manmode/Manmude
	Surya		41	Sisodiya	Deshmukh	Deshmukh
	Surya		42	Sisodiya	Hingwe	Hingwe/Hingwa
	Surya		43	Chundawat	Chaudhari	Chaudhary
	Surya		44	Sisodiya	Gohitiya	Gohite/Gohate
8	Surya	Badgujar	45	Badgujar	Goriya	Gore
9	Surya	Gaur	46	Gaur	Gaadriya	Gadre/Katole
	Surya		47	Gaur	kasare/Kasai	Kasai/Kaslikar/kasare
10	Surya	Balla	48	Balla	Barbuhara	Barbuhare
11	Chandra	Baghel	49	Baghel	Bhobhat	Bhobhat/Bhobhatkar
	Chandra		50	Baghel	Khausi	Khausi/Kaushik/ Khawasi/ Khawase
12	Chandra	Tomar	51	Tomar	Sarodiya	Sarode
	Chandra		52	Borana	Bobda	Bobde/Bobade
13	Chandra	Bhati	53	Bhati	Buhadiya	Buwade/Bowade /Buade
	Chandra		54	Bhati	Bogana	Baingane
	Chandra		55	Bhati	Bagwan	Bagwan
	Chandra		56	Bhati	Barkhediya	Barkhede
	Chandra		57	Bhati	Bargadiya	Birgade
14	Chandra	Jhala	58	Jhala	Naditod	Naditod
	Chandra		59	Jhala	Khargosiya	Khargosiya/Kharpuse
15	Chandra	Labana	60	Labana	Bhadiya	Bhade/Bhadekar
16	Chandra	Uthed	61	Uthed	Kadva	Kadwe
17	Chandra	Ajana	62	Ajana	Ramdham	Ramdham
18	Chandra	Garg	63	Garg	Dhundariya	Dandare/Dandhare
19	Rishi	Jethwa	64	Jethwa	Kardatiya	Kardate
20	Rishi	Kanpuriya	65	Kanpuriya	Sherkiya	Sherke/Cherke
21	Rishi	Barodiya	66	Barodiya	Badnagariya	Badnnagre/Nagre
22	Rishi	Chavda	67	Chavda	Chopadiya	Chopde/Chopda
	Rishi		68	Chavda	Ladkiya	Ladke
	Rishi		69	Chavda	Lokhandiya	Lokhande
23	Rishi	Dahima	70	Dahima	Dhobariya	Dhoble/Dhobare
24	Rishi	Tank	71	Tank	Thussi	Thussi
	Rishi		72	Tank	Thawri	Thawri
	Some gotra for research			Powar 36 kul	Bisen	Bisen
					Bhongade	Bhongade
					Bhusari	Bhusari
					Udhade	Udhade
					Kuhike	Kuhike

 

Results:

Rajesh Barange Pawar's work is considered authentic and recognized within the community as a reliable source, with research methods and findings aligned with accepted standards.

Barange/Baranga, Bagwan, Baingane, Barkhede, Barbuhare, Badnagre/Bannagre/Nagre, Bhade/Bhadekar, Bhobhat, Bobde/Bobade, Buwade/Bowade, Birgade, Chopde/Chopda/Chopra, Chaudhary, Chikane/Chiknya, Dandare/Dhandare, Dala/Dahare, Dewase, Deshmukh, Dharpure, Dhote, Dhondi, Dhoble/Dhobare, Dhole, Digarse/Digrase, Dongardiye/Dongre, Dukhi/Durve, Farkade, Gakhre/Gakre, Gadge/Gagre/Agre, Gadre/Katole, Ghagre/Ghagare, Girhare/Girare, Gondiya, Gohite/Gohate, Gore, Hajare, Hingwe/Hingwa, Kalbhut/Kalbhor, Kardate, Kadwe/Kadve, Kamdi, Kasai/Kaslikar, Khausi/Kaushik/Khawse, Khapariya/Khapre, Khargosiya/Kharpuse, Kiranjkar/Kirankar, Kinkar, Kodle/Korde, Labde, Lavri, Ladke, Lokhande, Mate/Matekar, Manmode/Manmude, Munne/Mune, Naditod, Pathade, Parihar/Paradkar, Pathe/Patha/Pathekar, Pinjare/Pinjre, Rawat/Raut, Rabde, Ramdham, Rodle, Sarode, Sawai, Sherke/Cherke, Thawri, Thussi, Tople, Ukar/Omkar, Ukadale.

• Gotras for research: Ughade/Udhade, Bhongade, Bhusari, Bisen (from 36 kul Powar), Kudike/Kuhike (Wardha only).

• These 72 gotras (kuls) of Kshatriya Pawar/Pawar/Bhoyar Pawar were Names, Destinations, Titles and Indicated names of the Rajput military chieftains who migrated from Dhar to Satpura and Vidarbha. Now they are pronounced in slightly different way from their original pronunciation.

• Some people use Panwar or Pawar as their surname. It is their caste name, but some people use it as a surname.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, this multidisciplinary study provides a comprehensive exploration of the Pawar community surnames in Central India, focusing on the regions of Betul, Chhindwara, and Wardha. The Pawar community, known for its historical significance and widespread geographical presence, exhibits a rich tapestry of surnames that have evolved over time.

The research, utilizing historical sources, linguistic analysis, sociological perspectives, genealogical data, community organization books, and insights from community historians, delves into the history of the 72 surnames associated with the Pawar community. Particularly, the study highlights the surnames originating from the Rajputs of the Malwa region, shedding light on their migration patterns and the factors shaping the nomenclature of the community.

The genealogical evidence presented in the study supports the belief that the Pawars are descendants of a confederacy of 72 Kshatriya clans, including notable ones such as Parihar, Parmar, Solanki, Chauhan, Rathore, Kushwaha, Gahlot, and others. The migration of the Pawar Rajputs from Malwa to Satpura and Vidarbha during the 15th and 17th centuries played a pivotal role in shaping the community's identity.

The study emphasizes the historical, cultural, and social factors that contributed to the development of Pawar surnames, offering valuable insights into the complex fabric of the community's identity. It highlights the Pawars' transition from warriors, military chieftains, and commanders in the Parmar dynasty to establishing themselves as farmers, warriors, and landowners in the regions of Betul, Chhindwara, and Wardha.

Additionally, the study addresses the controversy surrounding the number of gotras in the Pawar community, clarifying that there are only 72 gotras derived from Kshatriya clans. It dispels misinformation about the existence of more than 80, 90, or 100 gotras within the Pawar caste, attributing such claims to linguistic variations and disinformation spread by individuals from other castes.

In essence, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of the Pawar community's history, emphasizing the importance of accurate historical sources and dispelling myths that can perpetuate societal divisions. The study invites further exploration and dialogue on the dynamic nature of caste identities and the intricate interplay of historical, cultural, and social factors in shaping community narratives.

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