A bird's eye wiew on Magar people of Nepal

Magar is one of the main cultural groups of Nepal in terms of its political contribution, size of population, cultural heritage and antiquity. Though they have their traditional homeland, they are now found throughout the country. Linguistically and culturally, they are seen as heterogeneous. This article is only general overview of Magar people which highlights different aspects of them. This article also analyzes their glorious past and contribution to the country and the perspective of state towards them. It also throws light on the socio-cultural change of them. This article is based on secondary sources. Key words : clan, ethnic group, hindu, magarat, mongol.