Are Jats from Sindh?

The Jats or Jaths are a Muslim community found in the province of Sindh in Pakistan and the Kutch region of India. They are also known as Jamote. The Jats of Sindh are a Baloch tribe found in the province of Sindh in Pakistan and the Kutch region of India.

Are Rajputs backward class?

The Rajputs, in states such as Madhya Pradesh are today considered to be a Forward Caste in India’s system of positive discrimination. This means that they have no access to reservations here. But they are classified as an Other Backward Class by the National Commission for Backward Classes in the state of Karnataka.

What is the population of Jats in India?

Hukum Singh Pawar (Pauria) states, adequate statistics about Jat people population are available in the Census Report of India of 1931, which is the last and the most comprehensive source of information on the Jat people, who were estimated to be approximately ten million in number at that time.

Who are the Jats in the Pakistan Army?

Jat people in the Pakistan Army, especially in the Punjab Regiment (Pakistan), have also been highly decorated and won medals of the highest orders or bravery. The Jat people are one of the most prosperous groups in India on a per-capita basis ( Punjab, Haryana, and Gujarat are the wealthiest of Indian states).

Where did Jats come from in 1901?

In terms of distribution, the Jat, were found throughout Punjab, except the Punjab Hill States. As I have said, most Hindu Jat in 1901 belonged to the Sultani sect, which was in decline, as more and more Punjabi speaking Jats converted to Sikhism. We can see the effect of this trend in 1931 census.

What was the largest caste in Punjab?

The largest caste in Punjab were the Jats, who were found in all three religious communities of the Punjab, and accounted for 20\% of the total population. The two Dalit groups of the Chuhra and Chamar together accounted for 10\% of the population. Most of the population from these two communities had…