Gaur also known as "Gour" is a
HinduRajput clan of India.[1][2][3][4] They have ancient ancestry and find mention by
James Tod as one of
36 royal races in his book
Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan[5] The Gaur Rajputs once held a prominent position in
Ajmer till the time of
Prithviraj Chauhan.[1]Gorwar region gets its name from this clan.[6][7] In later years they lost the territories ruled by them. In 15th century, they fought at least 13 battles with
Shekhawats were defeated and were reduced to feudetory or
jagirdars in
Shekhawati region. The
Rajgarh territory was one of the last bastion of Gaur Rajputs during the times of Mughal Emperors,
Humayun and
Akber, which was lost to
Kishan Singh in 17th century.[8] Gaur Rajputs remained allies to Mughal till the time of
Aurangzeb, whose political decisions, alienated Rathods,
Sisodias,
Hadas and Gaur Rajput from Mughals.[9]
Outside, Rajasthan, the Chief of
Chamraoli (near
Unnao), a Gaur Rajput, was held in high esteem by
Alwar Raj and was amongst the very few who were given honor of
tazim.[1]
Sheopur town and fort was founded by Gaur rulers in 1573.[10]