According to a very widely accepted tradition, the Gautam Rajputs once owned the whole of the present Fatehpur district(Uttar Pradesh), together with much adjoining territory on both sides of the Ganges.
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They claim descent from the Vedic Saint Gotama, who is also the reputed ancestor of the Sakya clan of Kshatriyas, of whom sprung the great Buddha ; whence, in many countries where his religion flourishes, he is popularly known by his patronymic Gautama.
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She was rescued by two Bais adventurers.They were given 1,440 villages as dowry by the Gautam Raja.
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In 16th century Gautam Rajput family of Argal fought many battles for Sher Shah against Humayun.
The Gautam, Sombansi and Janwar are found mainly in Lakhimpur, while the Gaur are found mainly in Nighasan.