Kharian is named after Khari clan of Gurjars who used to rule this area
before the advent of Arabs. Kharian region was agricultural region with forests
during the Indus Valley Civilization. The Vedic period is characterized by
Indo-Aryan culture that invaded from Central Asia and settled in Punjab region.
The Kambojas, Daradas, Kaikayas, Madras, Pauravas, Yaudheyas, Malavas,
Saindhavas and Kurus invaded, settled and ruled ancient Punjab region. After
overunning the Achaemenid Empire in 331 BCE, Alexander marched into present-day
Punjab region with an army of 50,000. The Kharian was ruled by Maurya Empire,
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