Kunduana is one of the highest ranked clans (or Gotras) among Gujjars.They are found in Pakistan and Northern India (Kashmir).
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India
In India, Kunduanas reside mainly in the states of Punjab (India) and Kashmir. In Punjab, 5 villages have only Kunduanas. They are also found in tehsils of Srinagar.
Pakistan
In Pakistan, Kunduana / Kunduwana Clans are found in Gujrat, Gujranwala, Lahore, Faisalabad, Chakwal, Sialkot, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Hafizabad, Narowal, Bahawalpur Multan and Bahawalnagar, Sheikhupura districts of Punjab (Pakistan).
Religion
The majority of Kunduanas are Muslim. The Muslim population of Kunduana lives predominantly in Pakistan.
History
The Kunduanas are one of the oldest Gujjar clans in South West Asia. Although they are included amongst the larger Gujjar gotra, Kunduana is one of the few clans considered to be of pure royal bloodline. The clan is named after Kunduan, believed to be a great grandson to Alexander the Great himself. They also pride themselves on being ranked highest amongst "pure" Gujjar clans, considered second only to the Gorsi (Pure Blood) clan.