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Gaadri (Punjabi: گادڑی) is a clan of Jats today mostly found in northern parts of India and in Pakistan.[1][2][3] In India they are mostly found in Gurdaspur, while in Pakistan they are found in Sanghar district of Sindh.

Origin

According to them, they are the decendents of kings' brother Gad.[4]

Languages

Their native languages today are Punjabi, Sindhi and Urdu. However, they also speak other languages.


References

  1. ^ डॉ पेमाराम:राजस्थान के जाटों का इतिहास, 2010, पृ.299
  2. ^ Prof. B.S. Dhillon: History and study of the Jats/Chapter 10,p.120
  3. ^ A glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North-West Frontier Province By H.A. Rose Vol II/G,p.255
  4. ^ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Gondophernes
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