Bhar is an aborigine tribe. The Bhar tribe is also known by the terms Rajbhar, Bharat and Bharpatwa. The Bhar tribe used to live from Gorakhpur in Northern India to Saugor in Central India.

The forts of the Bhar tribe can be seen on the Ganges and Jamuna. These forts of the Bhar tribe are called Bhar-dih. Some of these forts are of vast size. The Bhar tribe has the credit of having excavated all the deep tanks.

Some sculptures have been found in a Hindu monastery near Mirzapur. These are remarkable for their peculiar head-dress and long pointed beards. These are said to be of Bhar figures. Their position and attitude indicate that the Bhar tribes were a people of importance, if not the dominant race at one time.

The Bhars were partially civilized and it is known from the numerous works of skill which they have left. The massive forts of the Bhar people showed their warlike inclination. The Bhar people used to utilise their energy and talent in defending themselves against their enemies. But the Bhar tribe also showed various acts to prove that they liked more peaceful pursuits.

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