Noongar (caste)
The Noongar (alternatively spelled as Nungar) are a Hindu caste found in the states of Haryana and Punjab.
Origin[]
Noongars were earlier involved in the salt trade. Nowadays most of them have abandoned their traditional trade and are now involved in financial and information technology sectors. They consider themselves Rajput from the Suryavanshi clan.
Current situation[]
Most of them are concentrated around Punjab and Haryana mainly Patiala, Ambala and Faridabad Panchkula Banud Rajpura Zirakpur Delhi districts. [1]
References[]
- ^ Kumari (2007). Psychological Implications in Industrial Performance. Global Vision Pub House. p. 620. ISBN 9788182202009.
Categories:
- Social groups of Haryana
- Social groups of Punjab, India
- Punjabi tribes
- Sikh communities
- Indian castes
- Saltmaking castes