Gakhars
The Gakhar is a clan of Punjabi Muslims found predominantly in the Potohar Plateau in the northern part of the Punjab province of Pakistan. The Gakhars follow Islam and are predominantly Muslims. Historically, the Gakhars were land owners in Punjab during the reign of Babur. Medieval history. The Gakhars had engaged in a long-running struggle for sovereignty over the Salt Range. Gakhars were renowned for their skill in building forts and fortified cities, such as the Rawat Fort which was built to defend the Pothohar Plateau against attacks from the Pashtun king Sher Shah Suri.