Ror is a small community whose members hail primarily from a few small pockets in the Indo-Gangetic plains, in the states of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in North India. The historian Todd has described them as "a martial race that stands out for its bravery". While their customs, practices and festivals are quite similar to those of other Kshatriya races/castes. Even today, the community is so small and well-knit that almost all Rors can trace their not-so-distant roots to just around 84 villages.

Ror men and women are generally tall, well-built and fair. Popular folklore puts them in and around Badli (north west Delhi) few centuries ago, from where they are said to have moved following a conflict with the Mughals.

The Primary occupation of Rors - even today - continues to be agriculture, and they are a hard-working, proud and well-off farming community. Of the many challenges that the community faces, coming to terms with the changing times is the biggest. Rors have enjoyed a distinct identity of their own, which springs from being the hard working farmers that they are, and martial people who are known for their bravery and valour.

Today, Rors find themselves at the crossroads of history, and are fast making a transition from a tranquil and contended life to the vigours and competition that the changing times have thrust upon an erstwhile quiet life. The feudal sense of pride and belongingness still remains, but in addition to that the youth of the community is excelling in education and sports. Here's hoping that the community does well, makes this transition smoothly, and rises as one.