Red Kandhari, locally known as ''Lal Kandhari'', is a breed of cattle native to

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. They are named so because of their almost universal deep red coloured skin. They are known to have originated in

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taluk in

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and

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district in

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region in

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. They are also commonly found in adjoining

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region. The breed is known to have got royal patronage from King Somadevaraya who ruled over

in 4 A.D. The cattle are medium-sized and robust in appearance. Kandhari cattle is widely used for draft purposes, mainly for heavy works.

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{{Cattle breeds of India Cattle breeds Cattle breeds originating in India Animal husbandry in Maharashtra Red cattle

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