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Chamars are among the biggest castes in India. The most politically and socially influential Chamars are from the state of Punjab with Dalits comprising 27% of the population. In the Punjab they are divided into various groups such as Ad-dharmis and Ravidasis. They are highly concentrated in the Doaba region of Punjab (India).
The Chamars of Doaba are rich and educated. Due the influence of Sikhism and the preference of the British for Sikh soldiers, many Chamar Sikhs, were able to serve in the military and thus improve their social and economic status.
A lot of Chamars from Doaba have been migrating to the USA, the UK, Canada, the Middle East and other countries from where send a lot of money back home.
One of the most decorated regiments of the Indian Army is the Sikh Light Infantry, which is composed mostly of Chamar and Mazhabi Sikhs.
The Dalit/Shudra political party, the BSP is a powerful force in the Indian political environment.
The Chamars of Doaba are rich and educated. Due the influence of Sikhism and the preference of the British for Sikh soldiers, many Chamar Sikhs, were able to serve in the military and thus improve their social and economic status.
A lot of Chamars from Doaba have been migrating to the USA, the UK, Canada, the Middle East and other countries from where send a lot of money back home.
One of the most decorated regiments of the Indian Army is the Sikh Light Infantry, which is composed mostly of Chamar and Mazhabi Sikhs.
The Dalit/Shudra political party, the BSP is a powerful force in the Indian political environment.