Kandera in India

The Kandera have only been reported in India
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* Data can be from various sources including official census, agencies, and local research. Data from these sources can sometimes differ even by orders of magnitude. Joshua Project attempts to present a conservative, balanced estimate.

Introduction / History

Initially, they were a relatively small group known for their skill in archery. Over time, they expanded their expertise to include the operation and production of artillery. The Kanderas trace their origins to Rajasthan, Bundelkhand, and Gw?lior State, with a significant presence in the Ajmer-Merwara province. Historically, they played a crucial role in producing gunpowder, iron missiles, and operating cannons in the Indian armies. The term "Kandera" is derived from "Kandir," associated with arrows, while "Hawaidar" refers to a maker of fireworks. They were commonly known as "Goland?z," emphasizing their role as native artillerymen. The community also has a historical connection to cotton ginning, a profession some Kanderas chose due to challenges in securing employment in native armies during the Mughal invasion. According to their traditions, their ancestor, Raja Kanakpal Singh of Chittor, settled at Amer in Samvat 1228.

His dynasty ruled over Amer for a considerable period. However, one of his grandson's daughters, Shakuntala, faced complications due to her love marriage with a Rajput, which was not accepted by her father. Subsequently, she was married to another Rajput, leading to a conflict with Sultan Alauddin Khalji. The Rajputs were defeated, and some converted to Islam, taking up cotton ginning, while others dispersed to different regions. This historical event contributed to certain Rajputs facing challenges in maintaining their social status and finding employment in their traditional roles, leading to their classification as other backward classes in some Indian states.

The Kanderas were also associated with the Ajmer-Merwara province, where Kadera served as the capital in the Rathore Rajput dynasty in 1811. During that time, Lal Singh, the Thakur of Kadera, ruled over the region.


What Are Their Lives Like?

The Kandera community is organized into 36 clans, and they follow a practice known as clan exogamy. Within the Hindu tradition, individuals adopt various surnames, including but not limited to Kandera, Kadera, Kandere, Rajput, Karan Rajput, Nagar, Golandaz and their gotras. The diversity of surnames used poses a challenge in accurately identifying members of the community.


What Are Their Beliefs?

The community is evenly divided between Hindu and Muslim segments, with a notable absence of intermarriage between these two groups.


What Are Their Needs?

There are few if any Christian believers in the Kandera homeland. They need Christ followers to go to them as his ambassadors.


Prayer Points

Pray that God will send culturally-sensitive missionaries who will show them the way to the cross.
Pray for a Disciple Making Movement to flourish among this people group in the near future.
Pray for the Kandera people to be blessed with peace, joy and spiritual prosperity as they follow Jesus Christ.


Scripture Prayers for the Kandera in India.


References

Prashant Kumar
The Tribes and Castes of the Central Provinces of India" and other sources, in 1911


Profile Source:   Joshua Project  

People Name General Kandera
People Name in Country Kandera
Alternate Names Dhuna; Dhunia; Dhunnewala; Karan; Penja; Pinjara; कंदरा
Population this Country 22,000
Population all Countries 22,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 1
PeopleID3 17078
ROP3 Code 112416
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States on file 3
Largest States
Madhya Pradesh
20,000
Rajasthan
1,400
Delhi
300
Districts Interactive map, listing and data download
Specialized Website South Asia Peoples
Country India
Region Asia, South
Continent Asia
10/40 Window Yes
National Bible Society Website
Persecution Rank 11  (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking)
Total States 3
  Madhya Pradesh 20,000
  Rajasthan 1,400
  Delhi 300
Website South Asia Peoples
Primary Religion: Hinduism
Major Religion Percent *
Buddhism
0.00 %
Christianity  (Evangelical 0.00 %)
0.00 %
Ethnic Religions
0.00 %
Hinduism
100.00 %
Islam
0.00 %
Non-Religious
0.00 %
Other / Small
0.00 %
Unknown
0.00 %
* From latest India census data.
Current Christian values may substantially differ.
Primary Language Hindi (18,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
Bundeli
700
Malvi
400
Dhundari
300
Wagdi
200
Primary Language Hindi (18,000 speakers)
Language Code hin   Ethnologue Listing
Total Languages 5
Secondary Languages
  Bundeli 700
  Malvi 400
  Dhundari 300
  Wagdi 200
People Groups Speaking Hindi

Primary Language:  Hindi

Bible Translation Status  (Years)
Bible-Portions Yes  (1806-1962)
Bible-New Testament Yes  (1811-1998)
Bible-Complete Yes  (1818-2022)
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Text / Printed Matter Literacy primer for Hindi Literacy & Evangelism International
Text / Printed Matter The Ancient Path Live Global
Text / Printed Matter Tools for faith conversations Cru
Text / Printed Matter Topical Scripture booklets and Bible studies World Missionary Press
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Map Source People Group data: Omid. Map geography: UNESCO / GMI. Map Design: Joshua Project  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
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