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im not a pakistani muslim and this should be clear, anyone who thinks that is ND and has a iq of 19, beign called pakistani is a disgrace to my ancestors, even if i was offered 1k dollars i would still not accept beign pakistani, 😡😡😡. @moggerofhumanity @Shkreliii i @Jatt @The Homelander
 
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So you're Indian?
 
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why don't you add kali yuga, it will make ur avi look too niche
 
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The Gujjars (also spelled Gurjars) are an ethnic group primarily found in northern India, Pakistan, and parts of Afghanistan. There's a wide range of phenotypic and genetic diversity within the Gujjar population, including fair-skinned individuals, particularly in the Himalayan and northwestern regions. Let's explore the racial and genetic makeup of the fair-skinned Gujjars, with an emphasis on European and Yamnaya DNA.




🧬 Genetic & Racial Background of Fair-Skinned Gujjars


1. Origins and Migration Theories


  • Historical Records suggest the Gujjars/Gurjars may have entered India from Central Asia around the 5th–6th centuries CE.
  • Some scholars associate them with the White Huns (Hephthalites), Scythians, or Indo-Scythians, known for their light skin and steppe ancestry.



⚗️ Genetic Composition: Focus on European & Steppe (Yamnaya) Ancestry


2. Steppe Ancestry and Yamnaya Connection


The Yamnaya people, originating from the Pontic-Caspian Steppe (~3300–2600 BCE), played a major role in the Indo-European migrations.


  • Steppe Pastoralist DNA, which includes Yamnaya ancestry, is prevalent among Indo-Aryan-speaking North Indians, including Gujjars.
  • Genetic studies (e.g., Narasimhan et al. 2019) show that northern Indian populations have:
    • 15–30% Steppe_MLBA (Middle-Late Bronze Age) DNA, which is derived from Yamnaya-like ancestry.
    • This ancestry is associated with fair skin genes (e.g., SLC24A5 and SLC45A2), which are common in Europeans and also found in higher frequencies in Gujjars of the north.



🧬 Genetic Markers and Skin Pigmentation


3. Key Genes in Light Skin Among Gujjars


  • SLC24A5: A gene variant associated with lighter skin, traced back to the Yamnaya and early European farmers. This variant is more frequent in:
    • North Indian highland Gujjars (e.g., Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal)
    • Pashtun-associated Gurjar groups in Afghanistan/Pakistan
  • Haplogroups:
    • R1a1a (R-M17): Strongly associated with Indo-European migrations from the steppe; prevalent among Brahmins, Rajputs, and Gujjars.
    • R1a is a marker of Yamnaya-derived Steppe ancestry, with particularly high frequency among Gujjars compared to Dravidian or South Indian groups.



🌍 Comparison with European Populations


4. How Similar Are Gujjars to Europeans Genetically?


  • Fair-skinned Gujjars share partial ancestry with Europeans through the Yamnaya/Steppe component, but:
    • They also have Indus Valley (IVC-related) and Ancient Ancestral South Indian (ASI) admixture.
    • Their European resemblance is genetic and partial, not total. European populations later mixed with Neolithic farmers and had less South Asian ancestry.



🧬 Gujjars vs Other Indian Castes in Steppe Ancestry


GroupApprox. Steppe DNA %Common R1a1a (%)
Kashmiri Gujjars25–30%High
Rajputs25–35%High
North Indian Brahmins30–40%Very High
South Indian Castes<10%Low



📌 Conclusion​


  • Fair-skinned Gujjars, especially in the Himalayan and northwestern belt, likely carry a higher amount of Steppe (Yamnaya-related) DNA.
  • This is reflected in their phenotype (fair skin, lighter eyes, tall stature) and haplogroups (e.g., R1a1a).
  • While they share genetic links to Europeans through Yamnaya ancestry, they are a unique South Asian ethnic group with a mixed heritage that includes:
    • Steppe Indo-European DNA
    • Ancient Indus Valley DNA
    • Local South Asian components



Would you like a map of Yamnaya ancestry distribution in South Asia, or a comparison with specific European populations (e.g., Slavs, Germans, Balts)?
 

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