The Gaharwal or sometimes pronounced Kahrwal are a Rajput

Rajput

A Rajput is a member of one of the patrilineal clans of western, central, northern India and in some parts of Pakistan. Rajputs are descendants of one of the major ruling warrior classes in the Indian subcontinent, particularly North India...

 clan, found in Punjab

Punjab (Pakistan)

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, Pakistan

Pakistan

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. According to the 1931 Census of India, they numbered approximately 1,600.

Locality

The Kahrwal are found in the Kahuta Tehsil

Kahuta Tehsil

Kahuta Tehsil is one of the seven Tehsils of Rawalpindi District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. The neighbouring Tehsil of Kotli Sattian used to be part of Kahuta, but was later created as a separate tehsil.-History:...

 of the Rawalpindi District

Rawalpindi District

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There are no families of much importance, but those of Dulal and Mator are probably
the best known. The Zaildar of Kahuta belong to the Dula sect. Their other main settlements are the villages of Pind-Bansoo and Blong in the Rawalpindi District

Rawalpindi District

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History and origin

The Kahrwal is a branch of the Janjuas Rajputs of the Potohar region.

They claim descent from Pir Kala, a son of Raja Mai, who married Kaho Rani when he came to the Kahuta hills, and named the ilaqua Kahru after her. Hence the descendants are called Kahrwal. The Diilal is a sub-division of the tribe. This branch should not be confused with the Dolal Qureshis of Gujar Khan Tehsil

Gujar Khan Tehsil

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. The Grewal

Grewal

Grewal/ Garewal is a surname of Jats found in Haryana, Punjab and Pakistan. They are regarded as prominent and respected clan that has greatly influenced South Asia, especially during the British Raj. Notable people include Kartar Singh Sarabha....

 Jatt clan is a branch of the Gaharwal Rajputs.

Gaharwal basically belong to the family of the Kannauj

Kannauj

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emperors . The Last king of Gaharwal's is Jaichand Gaharwal.