Gaur Brahmins

Gaur Brahmins (also spelled Gor, Gour, Gaud or Gauda) are a community of

Brahmins, mostly Gaurs, have a significant population in Delhi, around 12% - 14%, larger than the combined population of Jats and Gujjars. They play a dominant role in the region's politics.^{[4][clarification needed][5][page needed]}

Military

During World War I, Gaur Brahmins were recruited to regiments and companies of the British Indian Army, notably the 1st Brahmans and 3rd Brahmans.^[6]

Social status

In places where Gaur Brahmins reside, Brahmins who are not of the Gaur community are often considered to have an inferior status.^[7]

Notable people

Historical figures

• Brahmjit Gaur – general in Sher Shah Suri's army^[8]
• Tej Singh – 19th-century military and political leader^[9]
• Madan Mohan Malaviya – educationist and Indian independence activist^[10]

Artists

• Lakhmi Chand – poet, founder of Haryanvi Saang Culture^[11]

• Forward Castes
• Gaur Muslims
• Gabr

References