Jakhar
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Jakhar is a gotra or clan or cast of Jatts found in northern India, in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan, Punjab, and Western Uttar Pradesh.
Etymology
The expression "Jakhar" or "Jakhu" is a shortened version of Jakhbhadra, the claimed ancestor of the tribe.[1] Jakhars claim Jakha or Jakhu, known as Yaksha or Yakshu in Sanskrit, to be their ancient eponymous progenitor.[2]
Notable Jakhars
- Balram Jakhar – Governor of Madhya Pradesh
- Badri Ram Jakhar – MP, Pali Rajasthan
- Ramavtar Singh Jakhar – volleyball player
- Geetika Jakhar – wrestler
