Glorious History of Jatts 2019
Jat / Jatt Origins:
Jats (Juts) are an ethnic group, race and tribe consisting of several blood related clans who derive from common family dynasties and lineages. Jats are more than just a race and a tribe. Jats are a family and a federation of blood related clans whose common ancestor is the founder of its lineage. All Jats originate from a single common ancestor who belonged to the Chandravanshi/Chandarvanshi lineage that dates back to around 4000 BCE. Jats resided in the plains of Punjab and named cities and villages that they ruled after their family name. The term ‘Jat’ is derived from “Jāta”, “Jāti”, “Jātiya” and “Jātya’ which all mean “a group of people belonging to a certain family, creed, ethnicity, race or tribe. Jats originally belonged to a warrior-ruling class. Ancient Punjab was known as Sapta Sindhu during the Vedic period and the region played a prominent role in the composition of the Rigveda hymns. Jat family dynasties always fought opposing Jat family dynasties for supremacy. Jats came together as a race and community thanks to Lord Krishna, who wanted the Jats to fight for righteousness and protect Sānatana Dharma, the Natural Law and Eternal Order of the Universe. As a result, Jats were formed into a federation of clans to fight for Sanātana Dharma (Natural Law) and defend the nation of Bharat (modern day India/Pakistan). Jats were bred to fight and were involved in almost every battle that took place in the history of Bharat (India & Pakistan). Sanatana Dharmic Jats mastered the art of fighting and became incredibly skilled sword fighters and horse riders. Jats resided mostly in Punjab and the areas surrounding the region (modern day Punjab, Kashmir, Haryana and Rajasthan). Throughout history, the Punjab region was the corridor which every conquerer and invader had to pass through. Many tribes and armies conquered vast amounts of territories, but they were never able to defeat the Jats when travelling through the Punjab region. The Jats defeated them all and forced every army to retreat from the battlefield.Jats are historically reported to be present in India some time between 4000 BCE and 3200 BCE. Jats are followers of many religions, but most are now Sikhs, Muslims or Hindus. Any religion, which preached oneness of God and condemned rituals and idol worship easily appealed to Jats, and was adopted by Jats in large numbers at different times. When Vedic Hinduism gave place to idol worshipping, religion began to be used by priests as a means of livelihood; superstitious and awe inspiring beliefs tales and rituals, were introduced in religion to frighten people into giving offerings to idols and priests who became self appointed agents of God; non-Brahmins were debarred from learning how to read and write in Sanskrit in order to exploit them. Jats became Buddhists and remained so long after others went back to Brahmanical caste system. When Buddhism began to decline after the Brahmins and Rajputs defeated the Buddhist rulers, Jats became devotees of Muslims saints and Jats became prominent saints themselves at this stage. The saints not being versed in Sanskrit could not however contend effectively with the Brahmins. During the early days of Sikh religion, Jats wholeheartedly embraced Sikhi, protected the Sikh Gurus and fought to defend Sikhi. These Dharmic Jatt warriors with their fighting skills combined with the divine warrior spirit of Sikhi went on to become the greatest and the most powerful warriors the world ever witnessed. The Sikh Jats became known as Jatts and were the main reason the Sikh religion not only survived, but thrived. Sikh warriors crushed their enemies and forced them to retreat all while Sikhs were badly outnumbered a hundred to one, sometimes even a thousand to one.
Prior to the Mahabharata War, Kshatriyas were known by their vansha, meaning “family dynasty” or “family lineage”. Kshatriyas were divided into four vanshas, Chandravansh, Suryavansh, Agnivansh and Nagavansh. Chandravansh was the original that all Jat lineages derive from. Each vansha was led by multiple kings whose sons would form a new family lineage and dynasty. Lord Krishna (Kṛṣṇa) was born in ~3228 BCE and comes from Chandra lineage and the Lunar Dynasty. The Lunar dynasty was a legendary house of the Kshatriyas, a warrior and ruling class. After the Mahabharata War, the population of the Kshatriyas drastically declined as a large number of warriors were killed in the war. Lord Krishna realized the future reality of Sanātana Dharma was in danger and understood the division of various Kshatriya families could not be resolved without uniting them. Krishna formed all four Kshatriya vanshas into a single community called the Jat Sangha, also known as Jñātisangha. Jñāti means “blood relatives”; Sangha means “a group, community and confederation who are followers of Sanatana Dharma (Eternal God & Natural Law); Jñātisangha means “a community of blood relatives who follow Dharma”. All Kshatriya vanshas were included and accepted Jat Sanghate. This led to birth and creation of the Jats as a race, where as before the Jats weren’t a single community, but were several family dynasties engaging in continuous battles against other related dynasties. Jats were the earliest and most passionate followers of Lord Krishna. Sri Krishna was born to uphold Sanātana Dharma, the Natural Law of the Universe. Krishna appeared on earth to protect the good-hearted ones and save humanity from the evil rulers. The main message of Sri Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita is that we are all children of God, the One Creator. God is the Supreme Reality and the Ruler of the Universe, and the purpose of life is to surrender the ego and attain God consciousness by taking part in desire-less actions. Lord Krishna died in 3102 BCE. Lord Krishna accomplished his goal of upholding Sanātana Dharma by forming the Jats into a powerful unified community and made it the duty of the Jats to rule, protect and fight for Sanātana Dharma, the Natural Law & Eternal God. These warriors became known as Sanātana Dharmic Jats. Many Jat dynasties are mentioned in the Mahabharata and are praised for their bravery and warrior-like mentality. Ancient Punjab is where all the major battles and wars took place, and the Jats were involved in almost every one of them throughout the history of India. The Punjab region was a corridor through which every conquerer had to pass through. Punjab became the battlefield where the Jats resisted and fought back against the oppressors. All major battles were fought by the Jat community. Jats are known for being brave, kindhearted and hardworking people.
Punjabi Jats and Kashmir Jats are the descendants of ancient North Indians and Central Asians. Haryana and Rajasthan Jats are descendants of ancient North Indians and Central Asians who mixed with ancient Dravidians (aboriginal Indians). Jats (Jatts, Jutts, Jaats) are an ethnic group originating in ancient times along the Indus River, also known as Sapta Sindhu (7 Rivers), and Punjab (Land of 5 Rivers). Jats (pronounced “Jutts”) were bred to fight and rule. Jat dynasties were the ruling class of ancient Punjab and many areas surrounding it. Jat warriors always fought between each other for power as no one else had the courage to take on the Jats. Jats consisted of many clans and family dynasties that ruled over parts of Bharat (modern day Punjab (India & Pakistan), Kashmir, Haryana and Rajasthan. Every Jat clan founded their own cities, towns and villages and named it after their family names, which formed a dynasty. Jats ruled with the sword and have always been proud of owning and protecting their land and property. Jats have always been independent and have never liked being ruled over, which is why Jats have resisted every conquerer who has tried to rule over them. After Sri Krishna arrived on earth, all Jat dynasties were organized into a single community and came together to form the Jats, a federation of clans and a democratic nation. Jats were responsible for protecting Sanatana Dharma, the Natural Law and Order of the Universe.