Gaur Brahmins

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.^[1][2]

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.^[3]

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]}

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]

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

• Bhai Almast – 16th century religious figure^[8][9]
• Bhai Balu Hasna – 16th century religious figure^[10]
• Khushal Singh Jamadar – 19th-century military and administrative officer^[11][12]
• Tej Singh – 19th-century military and politically leader^[13]
• Madan Mohan Malaviya – educationist and Indian independence activist^[14]

• Lakhmi Chand – poet, founder of Haryanvi Saang Culture^[15]

• Forward Castes
• Gabr