Bashera (surname)

The surname Bashera is derived from the villages these Rajputs belongs to natively (Basedi, Baseda). The Bashera caste is one of the Rajput clans who moved to hills as a result of great migration from Rajputana state.

These people brought a unique administration in the area of warfare and arts in Kumoan. The remaining of the art and culture that they brought from Rajputana can still be found in the areas of Malli Mirthi and Shirakot (Didihaat district) area. They are mainly confined to the Pithoragarh area of kumaon region after migration.

In Kumaon region they were dominant in Shirakot and enjoy the rulership in all Pithoragarh regions.