Bhati Rajputs mostly reside in
region of Jaisalmer and partly in border villages of Bikaner and
some tehsils of jodhpur (Osian and Shergarh). Rawal Jaisal was descendent
of the Yadu vansi Clan and a Bhati Rajput. Bhati Rajputs were chandra
vansi Rajputs. Rawal Jaisal founded the city of Jaisalmer in 1156
AD. The new fort he built was on hill called Trikuta.
Bhati Rajputs were great camel
riders and warriors. Their reign spread as far as punjab, pakistan
and Afganistan. Their are certain monuments in Lahore such as Bhati
gate which states their rule on Lahore which they conqured from
Mahmood Ghazanavi.
The state of Jaisalmer was positioned
right in the way of the route from Afganistan- Pakistan - Delhi.
Taking advantage of this strategic position they levied taxes on
the passing carvan. Bhati Rajputs were said to be great shooters
with gun.
Sidhu, who are Sikhs has
their origin from the Bhati Rajputs of Jaisalmer. Bhatti rajputs
of Punjab and Pakistan have their origin from Bhati Rajputs
of Jaisalmer.
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