Sarang Khan Gakhar () was a Pothwari Punjabi Muslim chief of the Gakhar tribe. He became chief in 1520 after the death of his uncle, Hathi Khan Gakhar, and was recognised on his position by the Mughal emperor Babur.
Sarang Khan refused to recognise Suri usurpation of power from Humayun and died fighting against the forces of the Sur Empire specifically under Sher Shah Suri’s son and successor, Islam Shah Suri at Rawat Fort in 1546 along with 16 of his sons.
See also Gakhar Mandi Adam Khan Gakhar, his brother Kamal Khan Gakhar, one of his sons Rawat Fort Pharwala Fort Kot Sarang, named for him
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