Aheria
The Aheria are Indian caste found mainly in the states of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh. They are Aheria, Rajput, Thakur from Chittorgarh
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 167,000[1] (2011) | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| India | |
| Religion | |
| Hinduism (99.92%)[1] |
Origins
According to their traditions, they are Rajputs by origin, who were soldiers in the army of Maharana Pratap. After the defeat of Maharana Pratap by the Mughal Empire, the Aheri were hunted down by the Mughal armies to escape the Mughals, they settled in Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan.
References
- "Aheria in India". Retrieved 2 February 2022.
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