Bhatti is a chandravanshi rajput clan and is one of the largest tribes of Rajputs, and also is a tribe of Jats. They reside for the most part in central Punjab, the Jaisalmer region, and in border villages of Bikaner and some tehsils of Jodhpur (Osian and Shergarh), India and in Chaniot, Sialkot, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Hafiz Abad, Sialkot, Narowal, Bahawalpur and Bahawalnagar districts of Pakistan. About 40 other gotras are the sub branches of the Bhattis. Religiously they are followers of Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism and Christianity. One of the three Rajput Dynasties, the others being suryavanshi and Nagakul Categories: India-related stubs ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... This page refers to the Jat people of India and Pakistan. ... This article details the Indian state of Punjab. ... A Haveli in Jaisalmer Jaisalmer is a city in Rajasthan, India. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... A tehsil or taluk is an administrative subdivision or tier found in several South Asian countries. ... Jodhpur seen from Mehrangarh Fort. ... Sialkot is a city in Pakistan, located in the province of Punjab. ... Sahiwal is a small town in southeastern Punjab province of Pakistan with a population of roughly 100,000. ... Sargodha is the eighth largest city of Pakistan, 175 kilometres north-west of Lahore. ... Sialkot is a city in Pakistan, located in the province of Punjab. ... Bahawalpur is a city of Pakistan (1998 pop. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... Islām is described as a dīn, meaning way of life and/or guidance. Six articles of belief There are six basic beliefs shared by all Muslims: 1. ... Basic beliefs What can be said to be common to all Hindus is the belief in Dharma (duties and obligations), Samsara (Reincarnation/rebirth), Karma (actions, leading to a cause and effect relationship), and Moksha (salvation) of every soul through a variety of paths, such as Bhakti (devotion), Karma (action) and... Guru Nanak Dev (1469-1538), considered to be the founder of Sikhism, was born in the village of Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib, near Lahore in present-day Pakistan. ... See also: Timeline of Christianity Beliefs Jesus crucifixion as portrayed by Diego Velázquez. ...

As a race Bhattis are of some antiquity and the most common legend about their origin states that in very early times they were driven out of their lands but they returned and disposed their kins Joiya and Langah across Sutlej. According to another legend Bhattis were initially Yadavas. When the people were driven away from the fertile lands of Brij, Ghazni, Herat and Punjab they came to the Thar desert area of Jangladesh. Jangladesh was infertile and there was scarcity of water everywhere in this region. The people had to wander from here to there in search of water and food. These people were known as Bhatti. The word Bhatti is derived from the Hindi word 'Bhatkana'. The Sutlej, also known as Satluj, is the longest of the five rivers of Punjab (five waters) that flows through Northern India, with its source in Tibet near Mount Kailash. ... The Yadava Dynasty ruled a kingdom in what is now Maharashtra, India from the 12th century to the 14th century. ... Brij or Braj or Brajbhoomi is a region in Uttar Pradesh of India. ... Minaret, July 2001 Ghazni is a city in central Afghanistan, situated on a plateau at 7280 feet above sea level. ... Herāt (Persian هرات) is a city in western Afghanistan, in the valley of the Hari Rud river in the province also known as Herat, and was traditionally known for wine. ... Punjab, 1903 Punjab Province, 1909 The Punjab (meaning: Land of five Rivers; also Panjab, Gurmukhi: ਪੰਜਾਬ, Shahmukhi: پنجاب) is a region straddling the border between India and Pakistan. ... A NASA satellite image of the Thar Desert, with the India-Pakistan border superimposed. ... Jangladesh is a region of northern Rajasthan state in India. ... Hindi (हिन्दी hindī) is an Indo-European language spoken mainly in North and Central India. ...

According to another legend, which has been accepted by James Tod and Alexander Cunningham, Mamnenez, the King of Khorasan, drove out King Shal Bahan from Ghazni. He then established his capital at Sialkot. One of his sons was Bhatti Rao and his descendants came to be called Bhattis. However the last ruler of Ghazni is named as Subhag Sen. James Tod (1782-1835), British officer and Oriental scholar, was born on March 20 1782, and went to India as a cadet in the Bengal army in 1799. ... Sir Alexander Cunningham (23 January 1814–28 November 1893) was an English archaeologist and army engineer, known as the father of the Archaeological Survey of India. ... Khorasan (also spelled Khurasan and Khorassan; خراسان in Persian) is an area, located in eastern and northeastern Iran. ... Minaret, July 2001 Ghazni is a city in central Afghanistan, situated on a plateau at 7280 feet above sea level. ... Sialkot is a city in Pakistan, located in the province of Punjab. ... Rao is a common surname found by immigrants from India. ...

One can conclude from the above legend that ancestors of the Bhatti gotra, on being driven of Ghazni, came and settled down in the Punjab and their descendants came to be called Bhattis. Punjab, 1903 Punjab Province, 1909 The Punjab (meaning: Land of five Rivers; also Panjab, Gurmukhi: ਪੰਜਾਬ, Shahmukhi: پنجاب) is a region straddling the border between India and Pakistan. ...

Almost all the legends connect the Bhatti Rajputs to Bhatnair or Bhatner (presently Hanumangarh). Bhatner was historically important because it was situated on route of invaders from Central Asia to India. Bhatti Rajputs gave their name to places such as Bhatiana, Bhatinda, Pindi Bhatian, and Bhatiore. Whether Bhatti Rajputs initially spread from Bhatner and Bhatiana or are these their final abodes is unclear. It might be the case that the drying up of Ghaggar forced them to settle into the Punjab to Ghazni from where they were again pushed back to Bhatner and Bhatiana by the invading Indo-Scythians armies. Hanumangarh is a town in northern Rajasthan state in western India, located 300 km from Delhi. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Bhatinda is a city in southern Punjab, India. ... A Rajput (possibly from Sanskrit rāja-putra, son of a king) is a member of a prominent caste who live throughout northern and central India, primarily in the northwestern state of Rajasthan. ... The Ghaggar is a seasonal river in India, flowing when water is available from monsoon rains. ... Punjab, 1903 Punjab Province, 1909 The Punjab (meaning: Land of five Rivers; also Panjab, Gurmukhi: ਪੰਜਾਬ, Shahmukhi: پنجاب) is a region straddling the border between India and Pakistan. ... Minaret, July 2001 Ghazni is a city in central Afghanistan, situated on a plateau at 7280 feet above sea level. ... Early anepigraphic coinage of the Indo-Scythians (c. ...

Rawal Jaisal was a descendent of the Yadu vansi clan and was a Bhatti Rajput. Rawal Jaisal founded the city of Jaisalmer in 1156 AD. The new fort he built was on hill called Trikuta. Yadu is the name of one of the five Aryan clans mentioned in the Rig Veda. ...

Bhatti Rajputs were great camel riders and warriors. Their reign spread to Punjab and Afghanistan. There are certain monuments in Lahore such as Bhati gate. The name is probably given to the gate because it opens towards the "Sandal bar" an area ruled by Bhatti Rajputs. South section of the Hazuri Bagh, looking south towards the Roshnai Gate The Minar-e-Pakistan, south-side view Lahore (لاھور) is a major city in Pakistan and is the capital of the province of Punjab. ...

The state of Jaisalmer was positioned right on the route from Afganistan to Delhi. Taking advantage of this strategic position, they levied taxes on the passing carvans. Bhatti Rajputs were said to be great marksmen. Afghanistan (Pashtu/Iran in the west, Pakistan in the south and east, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan in the north, and China in the easternmost part of the country. ... This article deals with the metropolis of Delhi. ... A marksman (also designated marksman) is a profession which is mostly to be found in military context. ...

When the influence of Buddhism began to decrease and the influence of Hinduism began to increase, Bhattis were split into Rajputs and Jats. Later, under the influence of Islam, many Bhattis converted and became Muslim. The fort of Bhatner was ruled by Muslim Bhatti Rajputs until 19th Century. The ruling Sikh family of Patiala was also a Bhatti family. The term Buddha is a word in ancient Indian languages including Pāli and Sanskrit which means one who has awakened. It is derived from the verbal root budh, meaning to awaken or to be enlightened, and to comprehend. It is written in Devanagari script as Hindi: and pronounced as... Basic beliefs What can be said to be common to all Hindus is the belief in Dharma (duties and obligations), Samsara (Reincarnation/rebirth), Karma (actions, leading to a cause and effect relationship), and Moksha (salvation) of every soul through a variety of paths, such as Bhakti (devotion), Karma (action) and... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... This page refers to the Jat people of India and Pakistan. ... Islām is described as a dīn, meaning way of life and/or guidance. Six articles of belief There are six basic beliefs shared by all Muslims: 1. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) (sometimes also spelled Moslem) is an adherent of Islam. ... A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم) (sometimes also spelled Moslem) is an adherent of Islam. ... This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... A Sikh man wearing a turban A Sikh is a follower of Sikhism, a religious faith originating in the Punjab. ... Patiala is a city in the Punjab state of India. ...

Many Rajput and Jat tribes trace their origin from Bhatti Rajputs. Some of such tribes are Bajju Rajputs, Sidhu, Barar, Ghumman and Bajwa Jats. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... This page refers to the Jat people of India and Pakistan. ... Bajwa is a word derived from arabic words and means clan of the hawk, and is a common last name amongst both Sikhs and Muslims, especially in the Punjab province of Pakistan. ...

References

• Thakur Deshraj: Jat Itihas (Hindi), Maharaja Suraj Mal Smarak Shiksha Sansthan, Delhi, 1934.
• Ram Swaroop Joon: History of Jats, India