Bagar region

Historical Region of Rajasthan, India
Bagar/बागड़
Location Northwestern India

29°58′N 74°32′E / 29.967°N 74.533°E / 29.967; 74.533

Language Bagri
Dynasties Yaudheya
  • Established 5th century BCE
  • Disestablished 3rd-4th century CE

Bhati

  • Established 255 AD
  • Disestablished 1527 AD at Bhatner

Rathore

  • Established – 1488(15th century) in Lower Bagar region
  • Established – 1527 AD in Bhatner
  • Disestablished –1949(20th century)
Historical capitals Bikaner, Shaikhsar, Hanumangarh

Bagar, also Bagad (बागड़) a term meaning the "dry country", is a region refers in north-western India in north Rajasthan, West Haryana, south west Punjab, India where the Bagri language is spoken and which is inhabited by Bagri people. The region is characterised by sandy tracks and shifting sand dunes which are now irrigated by canals.

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