Jat states in Rajasthan

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Jat people established themselves in and around the Great Indian Desert of the present-day state of Rajasthan, India, many centuries ago, although exactly when is unknown.

Jangladesh[]

The region of Jangladesh in northern Rajasthan included the present-day districts of Bikaner, Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Churu, Ganganagar and Hanumangarh. According to the Suraj Mal Memorial Education Society, Jats failed to find a desirable place in south Rajasthan and north Gujarat because the regions were already inhabited by tribes such as the Rajputs, Gujjars, Bhils, Yadavs, Guhils and Mers.^[1] During this period Abhiras pushed them in Rajasthan.^[2][3]

Jangladesh in ancient times was inhabited by Jat clans ruled by their own chiefs and largely governed by their own customary law.^[4] The entire region was possessed by six or seven gotras: Punia, , , Sihag, Beniwal, Johiya and Kaswan. Besides these, there were several Jat clans, who simultaneously wrested areas from the Rajput proprietors. These included the Bagor, Kharipatta, Mohila (or Mehila), Bhukar and Bhadu (or Bhadoo).^{[5][better source needed]}

Other Jat states in Jangladesh[]

• The Bhadu (भादो) were rulers in Jangladesh where they established an important city, Bhadra. Samantraj was a popular ruler of Bhadus. Bhadus had a war with people and after capturing it they moved to Marwar area. Bhadus also occupied many villages in Ajmer-Merwara.
• Bhati - Jat Bhatis ruled Bhatner, presently Hanumangarh and Bhatinda. Bhatner was historically important because it was situated on route of invaders from Central Asia to India.
• Bhukar - Bhukars were initially settled at Sambhar in Rajasthan. They were the rulers in this area and their ruling method was that of 'Bhomia-chor'. Gothra Bhukaran was their capital.
• - The king of the Jakhar clan, Jakhbhadra, settled in Jangladesh and made his capital at Reni (modern-day Taranagar). At a later date, the Jakhars established a kingdom, the ruins of which are found at , which was in the princely state of Jaipur.
• Sangwan - The Sangwan jats ruled at Sarsu in Jangladesh region of Rajasthan in 8th to 10th century.
• Sahu - They have been the rulers of a small state in Jangladesh. Their capital was at village Dhansia, situated at a distance of 65 km in northwest of Churu town. There were 84 villages in their territory.^[6]

Jat states outside Jangladesh[]

In Marwar[]

Jat areas within Marwar include:

• Mundiyar (or Mundiyara)
• Khileri
• Dhaulya
• Jewlia
• Shoran
• (बांगड़ा)

In the Matsya region[]

Jat areas within Matsya region include:

• Katewa

In southern Rajasthan[]

Jat areas within southern Rajasthan include:

• Jatrana
• Mundiyara (or Mundiyar)
• Sheoran
• Chandlai

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