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Family tree of Baisoya Gurjar
The Baisoya caste, traditionally associated with the Gurjar community, has historically been linked to agrarian and pastoral occupations, including dairy farming. While some narratives suggest a Vaishya (merchant) origin, their social status has been influenced by historical events, including power shifts during conflicts involving Jat and Sikh forces against the Durrani empire. One particularly notable aspect is the abduction of Muslim Gurjari women for hareem, which reflects the chaotic dynamics of these power struggles. These events, combined with internal societal structures and external perceptions, may have contributed to their classification as a lower clan among Gurjar subgroups. The notion of caste status loss or relegation often emerges from socio-political dynamics rather than intrinsic hierarchical inferiority, reflecting the broader complexities of caste stratification in North India