Chhachhar
Chhachhar (छछर)[1][2][3] is a Muslim Jat clan found in Pakistan. Variant: Chhachhan (छछण). [4]
History
H.A. Rose[5] writes that The Jats of the south-east Punjab have two other divisions, 1. Shibgotra and 2. Kashib-gotra. The former are also called asl or real Jats and confess that their progenitor sprang from Shiva's matted hair and was so called jat bhadra. They have 12 gots, which are descended from the 12 sons of Barh, who conquered a large part of Bikaner. His descendants are chiefly sprung from Punia and they held the country round Jhansal. These 12 Gotras are: 1. Punia. 2. Dhanian. 3. Chhacharik. 4. Bali. 5. Barbra. 6. Solahan. 7- Chiria. 8. Chandia. 9. Khokha. 10. Dhanaj. 11. Letar. 12. Kakar.
Distribution in Pakistan
Chhachhar - The Chhachhar claim descent from a Mughal nobleman. They are found in Kasur, Okara, Dera Ghazi Khan, Bahawalpur, Multan, Sahiwal and Muzaffargarh district.
Villages after Chhachhar
- Chhachharauli (छाछरौली) or Chachrauli is village in Jansath tahsil of Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh
- Chhacharpur Jansath - Chhachharpur is village in Jansath tahsil of Muzaffarnagar district in Uttar Pradesh.
- Chhachharpur Baraut - Chhachharpur is a village in Baraut tahsil in Baghpat district in Uttar Pradesh.
Notable persons
References
- ↑ Dr Ompal Singh Tugania: Jat Samuday ke Pramukh Adhar Bindu, p.38, sn-786.
- ↑ Dr Pema Ram:Rajasthan Ke Jaton Ka Itihas,p.300
- ↑ Jat History Dalip Singh Ahlawat/Parishisht-I,s.n. छ-16.
- ↑ Dr Ompal Singh Tugania: Jat Samuday ke Pramukh Adhar Bindu, p.38, sn-786.
- ↑ A glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North-West Frontier Province By H.A. Rose Vol II/J,p.375-376
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