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Group of Brahmin communities in India
For the Southern Indians caste, see
Goud .
Ethnic group
Gaur Brahmins (also spelled Gor , Gour , Gaud or Gauda ) are a community of
Brahmins in India. They are one of the five
Pancha Gauda Brahmin communities that live north of the
Vindhyas .
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Demographics
Gaur Brahmins are most numerous in the western half of
Northern India , particularly in the states of
Haryana ,
Rajasthan , and western parts of
Uttar Pradesh and
Madhya Pradesh , but a significant number are present in other northern states of India also.
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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.
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clarification needed ]
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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 .
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Social status
In places where Gaur Brahmins reside, Brahmins who are not of the Gaur community are often considered to have an inferior status.
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Notable people
Historical figures
Artists
See also
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