Banaphar
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Banaphar, also spelled Banafar and Banafer, is a clan of mixed Ahir and Rajput descent native to the Indian subcontinent.[1]
The legendary 12th century generals Alha and Udal, who appear in the Alha-Khand ballads, were said to belong to this clan. In the ballads, the Banaphars was susceptible to "mean caste" slurs from other Rajputs because of their "mixed" background.[1][2] Ballads referring to Alha and Udal describe great bravery in the medieval period.[3]
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