Panwar

Panwar is a Rajput clan name found in northern and central India. In many regions, Panwar is considered a variant spelling of Parmar (Parmar/Parmar), one of the ancient Rajput lineages. Traditionally, Panwars trace their origin to the Parmar dynastic line that rose in central India and to related Rajput clans that emerged in the medieval period.

The Parmara (Parmar) dynasty ruled Malwa with Dhar as its capital, roughly from the 9th to the 14th centuries. As dynastic names circulated and regional dialects influenced spelling, Panwar developed as a local variant in some communities. In practice, Panwar denotes affiliation with a Rajput lineage rather than a single strict genealogical branch; different villages and regions maintain their own genealogies.

Today, Panwar is a surname and clan identifier among Rajputs in India, notably in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana, and Punjab, with communities also in other states. Historically, Panwars were landholders and soldiers in feudal and princely contexts; in the modern era they are integrated into broader society and participate in politics, administration, business, and culture. As with many Rajput groups, marriage and clan exogamy patterns are regionally specific.

Notable people with the Panwar name appear in various walks of life, including public service, entertainment, and sports, reflecting the dispersion of the surname beyond a single region. The Panwar identity, like other Rajput lineages, remains diverse across India’s states and communities.