A member of a pastoral shepherd community from Maharashtra and other parts of India, traditionally herding goats and sheep.
From Hindi 'dhangar' (shepherd), derived from Sanskrit roots meaning 'to hold' or 'livestock.' This occupational caste designation appears in Indian historical records.
Dhangars developed a sophisticated transhumant system—moving herds seasonally—that's older than written history, creating ancient trade networks across Indian mountains!
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