Mahar (surname)

Mahar is a surname of Kumaoni -Khastriya Rajputs found in Uttarakhand and West Nepal. Mahars were given the title of chief 'Thogdar'/'Thokdar' and large part of Saur valley was referred as 'Mahar Patti'. The majority of the population is found in Pithoragarh city. 'Hilljatra' and 'Chaitol' are the key festivals of Mahar community. Laxman Singh Mahar, Indian Freedom Fighter, and Mayukh Mahar, Indian Politician are few notable personalities of the community.

Notable people

• Ghanshyam Mahar (born 1962), Indian politician
• Mayukh Mahar, Indian politician

See also

• Mahar (Irish surname), an unrelated surname of Irish origin.

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