For the uninitiated, the name combines two critical elements: referring to the ancient Kshatriya clan (also spelled Ror, Rorr, or Rohar) primarily found in Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan, and "Bhandarkar," a reference to the legendary Indologist and historian, Sir Ramkrishna Gopal Bhandarkar (1837–1925).
Always check for the original publisher’s information. A true Bhandarkar PDF will mention "Government Central Press, Bombay" or "Bhandarkar Oriental Research Institute (BORI)."
Born in 1870, Ror Bhandarkar was a prodigious scholar from a relatively early age. His initial education took place in India, where he developed a keen interest in ancient Indian history, languages, and cultures. Bhandarkar's academic prowess earned him a scholarship to pursue higher studies abroad. He traveled to England, where he immersed himself in the study of Sanskrit, history, and archaeology at the University of London and Cambridge University. This exposure not only honed his academic skills but also broadened his intellectual horizons, setting the stage for his future contributions to Indian scholarship.
Several amateur historians have uploaded annotated PDFs with the title "Notes on the Ror Clan from Bhandarkar’s manuscripts." While not official, these are often the most useful for genealogists.