"Historical Migration and Socio-Cultural Continuity: A Study of the Pawar (bhoyar Pawar) Community in central india"

This research paper delves into the historical migration and socio-culturalcontinuity of the Pawar (bhoyar Pawar) community in the Devgarh region duringthe year 1600-1700. And there presence in 1824, Drawing from historicaldocuments, including "Report on the Territories of The Raja of Nagpore"submitted to the Supreme Government of India in 1827 by Richard Jenkins, Esq.,and various other references, the study investigates the migration of the Pawar(bhoyar Pawar) community from Malwa during the reign of Aurangzeb. Keyfindings and arguments presented in the paper highlight that the Pawarcommunity, specifically the Bhoyar Pawar, firstly settled in Devgarh, whichencompasses areas in Betul, Chhindwara, and Wardha. The migration was drivenby the adversities and atrocities experienced under Aurangzeb's rule, and theirpresence in the region has endured through the centuries. The paper alsodiscusses the allocation of land near Multai, Pandhurna, and Sausar to the Pawar(bhoyar Pawar) community by the Gond Raja of Devgarh as a recognition of theircontributions in various wars. Through a careful examination of historicalreferences and population dynamics, the study clarifies the distinction betweenPowars (Bhoyar Pawars) and Pawars, emphasizing that the Powars referred to inthe historical accounts pertain to the Bhoyar Pawar community residing inDevgarh and nearby villages. In summary, this research sheds light on thehistorical journey of the Pawar (bhoyar Pawar) community to Devgarh, theirresilience in the face of challenges, and their enduring cultural presence in theregion. It also underscores the importance of accurately interpreting historicalrecords to preserve the community's unique identity and history.The Pawar community is known by various names across regions and contexts, including Pawar, Bhoyar Pawar, Panwar, Bhoyar, Bhoyar Kshatriya, Kshatriya Pawar, Rajput Pawar, Tapti Pawar, Satpuda Pawar, Central Indian Pawar, OBC Pawar, 72 Gotra Pawar, 72 Kul Pawar, Betul Pawar, Chhindwara Pawar, Wardha Pawar, Tapti Ghati Pawar, Wardha Ghati Pawar, and Tapti-Wardha Pawar.