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The '''Dabgar ''' are a [[Hindu]] [[caste]] found in the states of [[Gujarat]], [[Rajasthan]], and [[Uttar Pradesh]] in [[India]]. They are also known as '''Dhalgar''' and have [[scheduled caste]] status in [[Rajasthan]] and [[Uttar Pradesh]], while they have [[Other Backward Classes|Other Backward Class]] status in [[Gujarat]].<ref>People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part One edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 393 to 397 Manohar Publications</ref><ref>People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 300 to 306 Popular Prakashan</ref> In [[Rajasthan]], the community prefer the self-designation is Dhalgar.<ref>People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part One edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 279 to 281 Popular Prakashan</ref> |
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The '''Dabgar ''' are a [[Hindu]] [[Caste system in India|caste]] found in the states of [[Uttar Pradesh]], [[Rajasthan]] and [[Gujarat]] in India. They were the follower of Shiva. According to their traditions, they were originally found in Rajasthan and were soldiers. <ref name="poi-up">People of India Uttar Pradesh, volume XLII, part one, edited by A. Hasan and J.C. Das, pp. 393 to 397, Manohar Publications</ref><ref name="poi-guj">People of India Gujarat, volume XXII, part one, edited by R.B. Lal, S.V. Padmanabham and A. Mohideen, pp. 300 to 306, Popular Prakashan</ref> In Rajasthan, the community prefer to call themselves '''Dhalgar'''.<ref name="poi-raj">People of India Rajasthan, volume XXXVIII, part one, edited by B.K. Lavania, D.K. Samanta, S.K. Mandal and N.N. Vyas, pp. 279 to 281, Popular Prakashan</ref> |
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Dabgar एक हैं हिन्दू जाति के राज्यों में पाया उत्तर प्रदेश , राजस्थान और गुजरात भारत में। वे शिव के अनुयायी थे। उनकी परंपराओं के अनुसार, वे मूल रूप से राजस्थान में पाए गए थे और सैनिक थे। [१] [२] राजस्थान में, समुदाय खुद को ढलगर कहना पसंद करता है । [३] |
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== मूल == |
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शब्द Dabgar ''से प्राप्त किया जा करने के लिए कहा जाता है कि संस्कृत शब्द डी'' aravakarra ''। उनकी परंपराओं के अनुसार वे मूल रूप से राजस्थान में पाए गए थे और सैनिक थे और मूल रूप से राजपूत (क्षत्रिय) मूल के थे। उन्होंने मुगलों का विरोध करने की शपथ ली लेकिन हार गए। शेष समुदाय बुंदेलखंड के जंगलों में भाग गया , और धीरे-धीरे उत्तर प्रदेश के दोआब क्षेत्र में फैल गया ।'' |
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डाबगर वंश राजपूत मूल का है और मुख्य रूप से पेशे से सैनिक थे और मारवाड़ क्षेत्र में पाए जाते हैं। दबगर क्षत्रिय (क्षत्रिय) हैं और उनका गोत्र कश्यप है। कश्यप गोत्र क्षत्रिय वर्ण के अंतर्गत आता है। वे मारवाड़ी भाषा बोलते हैं लेकिन अधिकांश हिंदी समझते हैं । [३] राजस्थान में, समुदाय में तीन कुलों, चौहान, राठौर और परमार शामिल हैं। इन तीनों कुलों में से प्रत्येक प्रादेशिक है, चौहान मुख्य रूप से जोधपुर में, राठौर उदयपुर में और अजमेर में परमार में पाए जाते हैं। |
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गुजरात में डबगर निवास बड़ौदा जिले में पावागढ़ था। अपनी परंपराओं के अनुसार वे मुस्लिम आक्रमण के परिणामस्वरूप बड़ौदा से भाग गए और अब मुख्य रूप से अहमदाबाद के डाबगर और सरनागपुर जिलों में पाए जाते हैं । सूरत और बड़ौदा में भी कम संख्या में पाए जाते हैं । दबगार गुजराती बोलते हैं और अधिकांश हिंदी भी समझते हैं। सभी दबगार कनेक्शन राजस्थान से हैं और उनके वंश राजपूत (क्षत्रिय) मूल के हैं। [2] |
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== वर्तमान परिस्थितियां == |
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उत्तर प्रदेश के डाबगर सख्ती से अंतर्विवाही हैं , और कुल बहिर्विवाह का अभ्यास करते हैं । [ ''स्पष्टीकरण की आवश्यकता'' ] उनके मुख्य कुल राजपूत, दिल्लीवाल, दारी, श्रीपत और कनौजिया हैं। सैद्धांतिक रूप से, प्रत्येक कबीला एक सामान्य पूर्वज से उतरता है। [ ''उद्धरण वांछित'' ] वे हिंदू हैं, और उनके देवता सत्यनारायण हैं। [ ''स्पष्टीकरण की आवश्यकता'' ] विशिष्ट रूप से, दबगार की एक छोटी संख्या भी नानकपंथी संप्रदाय से संबंधित है जो सिख धर्म से निकटता से जुड़ा हुआ है । |
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अधिकांश गुजराती हिंदू जातियों की तरह, वे सख्ती से अंतर्विवाही हैं, और कुल बहिर्विवाह का अभ्यास करते हैं। [ ''स्पष्टीकरण की आवश्यकता'' ] उनके मुख्य कुलों में परमार, राठौर, मोदी और चारीवाल शामिल हैं। पड़ोसी राजस्थान में, समुदाय में तीन कुलों, चौहान, राठौर और परमार शामिल हैं। इन तीनों कुलों में से प्रत्येक प्रादेशिक है, चौहान मुख्य रूप से जोधपुर , देवड़ा में उदयपुर और परमार अजमेर में पाए जाते हैं । [ ''उद्धरण वांछित'' ] |
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गुजरात के डाबगर अन्य गुजरातियों की तरह हैं , कई लोग पूर्वी अफ्रीका और यूनाइटेड किंगडम में भी गए हैं । [ ''उद्धरण वांछित'' ] गुजरात डाबगर हिंदू हैं, और अधिकांश स्वामीनारायण संप्रदाय के सदस्य हैं । [2] |
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== संदर्भ == |
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# ^ भारत के लोग उत्तर प्रदेश, खंड XLII, भाग एक, ए हसन और जेसी दास द्वारा संपादित, पीपी. 393 से 397, मनोहर प्रकाशन |
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# ^ ''ए बी सी'' पीपल ऑफ इंडिया गुजरात, खंड XXII, भाग एक, आरबी लाल, एसवी पद्मनाभम और ए मोहिदीन द्वारा संपादित, पीपी। 300 से 306, लोकप्रिय प्रकाशन |
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# ^ ए बी पीपल ऑफ इंडिया राजस्थान, खंड XXXVIII, भाग एक, बीके लवानिया, डीके सामंत, एसके मंडल और एनएन व्यास द्वारा संपादित, पीपी। 279 से 281, लोकप्रिय प्रकाशन |
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==Origin== |
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The word Dabgar |
The word Dabgar is said to be derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word ''daravakarra'', which means the makers of any spoon shaped vessels. According to their own traditions, they were originally found in [[Rajasthan]], and were soldiers. They took an oath to resist the [[Mughal Empire|Mughals]], but were defeated. After this defeat, a section converted to [[Islam]], from whom descend the [[Muslim Dabgar]] community. The rest of the community fled in the jungles of [[Bundelkhand]], and slowly spread to the [[Doab]] region of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. They then took up the occupation of manufacturing of rawhide jars.<ref>People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part One edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 393 to 397 Manohar Publications</ref> |
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Dabgar |
The Rajasthan Dabgar are involved in the manufacture of a number of musical instruments such as the Tabla, dholak, dhagli and thap. Most of these instruments have leather as a component, as such the community is considered untouchable. The Dabgar themselves claim to of [[Rajput]] origin, and are found mainly in the [[Marwar]] region. They speak the [[Marwari language|Marwari]], but most understand Hindi. Most are Dabgar groups claim to have originated in [[Rajasthan]], which might the historical homeland of this community.<ref>People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part One edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 279 to 281 Popular Prakashan</ref> |
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In [[Gujarat]], the Dabgar are a community involved in the manufacture of musical instruments. Their original habitat was Pawagarh in Baroda District. According to their traditions, the fled [[Baroda]] as a consequence of a [[Muslim]] invasion, and are now found mainly in the Dabgar and Sarnagpur districts of [[Ahmedabad district|Ahmadabad]]. A small number are also found in [[Surat]] and [[Baroda]]. The Dabgar speak [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]], and , most also understand [[Hindi language|Hindi]]. Their exact connection with the Dabgar community of [[North India]] is unclear.<ref>People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 300 to 306 Popular Prakashan</ref> |
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==Present circumstances== |
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In Gujarat the Dabgar habitat was Pawagarh in the Baroda District. According to their traditions they fled [[Baroda]] as a consequence of a [[Muslim]] invasion and are now found mainly in the Dabgar and Sarnagpur districts of [[Ahmedabad district|Ahmadabad]]. A small number are also found in [[Surat]] and [[Baroda]]. The Dabgar speak [[Gujarati language|Gujarati]] and most also understand Hindi. All Dabgars connection are of from Rajasthan and their ancestry is of Rajput (Kshatriya) origin.<ref name="poi-guj"/> |
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The Dabgar are strictly endogamous, and practice clan exogamy. Their main clans are the Shrivastav, Delhiwal, Dari, Sripat and Kanaujiya. Theoretically, each clans descends from a common ancestor. They are a [[Hindu]], except the now distinct community of [[Muslim Dabgar]], and their tribal deity is Satyanarain. A small number of Dabgar also belong to the Nanakpanthi sect, which is closely connected with [[Sikhism]]. Uniquely, the Hindu Dabgar incorporate many [[Muslim]] traditions, including a few families in [[Varanasi]] who offer the Muslim [[Salaat|prayer]]. This associations acts as both a community welfare association, as well as a pressure group for the community.<ref>People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part One edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 393 to 397 Manohar Publications</ref> |
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==Present circumstances== |
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Like most Gujarati [[Hindu]] [[castes]], they are strictly [[endogamy|endogamous]], and practice clan [[exogamy]]. Their main clans include Parmar, Rathore, Modi and Chhatriwala. While in neighbouring [[Rajasthan]], the community consist of three clans, the Chauhan, Deora and Panwar. Each of these three clans is territorial, with the Chauhan found mainly in [[Jodhpur]], Deora in [[Udaipur]] and Panwar in [[Ajmer]]. The Dabgar are still involved in their traditional occupation of manufacturing of hide jars. They buy the hide from the [[Chik (community)|Chik]]wa community. Like other artisan castes, they have seen a decline in their traditional occupation, with many Dabgar now employed as daily wage labourers. They are found mainly in the districts of [[Varanasi District|Varanasi]], [[Ghazipur District|Ghazipur]], [[Azamgarh District|Azamgarh]], [[Gorakhpur District|Gorakhpur]], [[Ballia District|Ballia]], [[Allahabad District|Allahabad]] and Kanpur. In southern [[Uttar Pradesh]], the Dabgar speak [[Brajbhasha]], while those in the east speak [[Awadhi language|Awadhi]].<ref>People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part One edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 393 to 397 Manohar Publications</ref> |
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The Dabgar of Uttar Pradesh are strictly [[endogamy|endogamous]], and practice clan [[exogamy]].{{Clarification needed|reason=Please explain what is 'clan exogamy' as this sentence directly contradicts itself in saying they practice endogamy. While I understand this may have a valid explanation, in its current state it needs clarification as to what it actually means.|date=February 2020}} Their main clans are the Rajput, Delhiwal, Dari, Sripat and Kanaujiya. Theoretically, each clan descends from a common ancestor.{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}} They are Hindus, and their deity is Satyanarain.{{Clarification needed|reason=This sentence is confusing and needs clarification. It would be better to explain the relation between being hindu, their tribal deity and what that has to do with being in a Muslim community.|date=February 2020}}Uniquely,A small number of Dabgar also belong to the Nanakpanthi sect which is closely connected with [[Sikhism]]. |
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The Dabgar of [[Gujarat]] are a landless community, with still involved in their occupation of manufacturing musical instrumenrts. A small number are also involved in the manufacture of umbrellas. Like many artisan castes, they have seen a decline in their traditional craft. Many are now wage labourers, while others have taken to trade. Like other [[Gujarati people|Gujaratis]], many have also immigrated to [[East Africa]] and the [[United Kingdom]]. The Gujarat Dabgar is [[Hindu]], and most are members of the [[Swaminarayan]] sect.<ref>People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 300 to 306 Popular Prakashan</ref> |
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Like most Gujarati Hindu castes, they are strictly endogamous, and practice clan exogamy.{{Clarification needed|reason=Reffering to my previous tag, again this sentence seems to contradict itself. How and what is the practice of 'clan exogamy' if they are endogomous.|date=February 2020}} Their main clans include Parmar, Rathore, Modi and Chaariwal. In neighbouring Rajasthan, the community consist of three clans, the Chauhan, Rathore and Parmar. Each of these three clans is territorial, with the Chauhan found mainly in [[Jodhpur]], Deora in [[Udaipur]] and Parmar in [[Ajmer]].{{cn|date=February 2017}} |
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The Dabgar of Gujarat are Like other [[Gujarati people|Gujaratis]], many have also emigrated to [[East Africa]] and the United Kingdom.{{Citation needed|date=February 2020}} The Gujarat Dabgar are Hindu, and most are members of the [[Swaminarayan]] sect.<ref name="poi-guj"/> |
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*[[Muslim Dabgar]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:13, 21 September 2024
The Dabgar are a Hindu caste found in the states of Gujarat, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh in India. They are also known as Dhalgar and have scheduled caste status in Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh, while they have Other Backward Class status in Gujarat.[1][2] In Rajasthan, the community prefer the self-designation is Dhalgar.[3]
Origin
[edit]The word Dabgar is said to be derived from the Sanskrit word daravakarra, which means the makers of any spoon shaped vessels. According to their own traditions, they were originally found in Rajasthan, and were soldiers. They took an oath to resist the Mughals, but were defeated. After this defeat, a section converted to Islam, from whom descend the Muslim Dabgar community. The rest of the community fled in the jungles of Bundelkhand, and slowly spread to the Doab region of Uttar Pradesh. They then took up the occupation of manufacturing of rawhide jars.[4]
The Rajasthan Dabgar are involved in the manufacture of a number of musical instruments such as the Tabla, dholak, dhagli and thap. Most of these instruments have leather as a component, as such the community is considered untouchable. The Dabgar themselves claim to of Rajput origin, and are found mainly in the Marwar region. They speak the Marwari, but most understand Hindi. Most are Dabgar groups claim to have originated in Rajasthan, which might the historical homeland of this community.[5]
In Gujarat, the Dabgar are a community involved in the manufacture of musical instruments. Their original habitat was Pawagarh in Baroda District. According to their traditions, the fled Baroda as a consequence of a Muslim invasion, and are now found mainly in the Dabgar and Sarnagpur districts of Ahmadabad. A small number are also found in Surat and Baroda. The Dabgar speak Gujarati, and , most also understand Hindi. Their exact connection with the Dabgar community of North India is unclear.[6]
Present circumstances
[edit]The Dabgar are strictly endogamous, and practice clan exogamy. Their main clans are the Shrivastav, Delhiwal, Dari, Sripat and Kanaujiya. Theoretically, each clans descends from a common ancestor. They are a Hindu, except the now distinct community of Muslim Dabgar, and their tribal deity is Satyanarain. A small number of Dabgar also belong to the Nanakpanthi sect, which is closely connected with Sikhism. Uniquely, the Hindu Dabgar incorporate many Muslim traditions, including a few families in Varanasi who offer the Muslim prayer. This associations acts as both a community welfare association, as well as a pressure group for the community.[7]
Like most Gujarati Hindu castes, they are strictly endogamous, and practice clan exogamy. Their main clans include Parmar, Rathore, Modi and Chhatriwala. While in neighbouring Rajasthan, the community consist of three clans, the Chauhan, Deora and Panwar. Each of these three clans is territorial, with the Chauhan found mainly in Jodhpur, Deora in Udaipur and Panwar in Ajmer. The Dabgar are still involved in their traditional occupation of manufacturing of hide jars. They buy the hide from the Chikwa community. Like other artisan castes, they have seen a decline in their traditional occupation, with many Dabgar now employed as daily wage labourers. They are found mainly in the districts of Varanasi, Ghazipur, Azamgarh, Gorakhpur, Ballia, Allahabad and Kanpur. In southern Uttar Pradesh, the Dabgar speak Brajbhasha, while those in the east speak Awadhi.[8]
The Dabgar of Gujarat are a landless community, with still involved in their occupation of manufacturing musical instrumenrts. A small number are also involved in the manufacture of umbrellas. Like many artisan castes, they have seen a decline in their traditional craft. Many are now wage labourers, while others have taken to trade. Like other Gujaratis, many have also immigrated to East Africa and the United Kingdom. The Gujarat Dabgar is Hindu, and most are members of the Swaminarayan sect.[9]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part One edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 393 to 397 Manohar Publications
- ^ People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 300 to 306 Popular Prakashan
- ^ People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part One edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 279 to 281 Popular Prakashan
- ^ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part One edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 393 to 397 Manohar Publications
- ^ People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part One edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 279 to 281 Popular Prakashan
- ^ People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 300 to 306 Popular Prakashan
- ^ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part One edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 393 to 397 Manohar Publications
- ^ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part One edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 393 to 397 Manohar Publications
- ^ People of India Gujarat Volume XXII Part One edited by R.B Lal, S.V Padmanabham & A Mohideen page 300 to 306 Popular Prakashan