Jat clan system
The Jat clan system refers to social organization of the Jat people. The Jats are divided into numerous clans (gotras, vanshas).
The clan names of the Jat people are unique in South Asia. However, some small number of their clan names do overlap with the Aheers, Khatris, Lohara, Ramgarhias, Kamboh, Rajputs and Gujjars.[1] List of Jat Clans have been compiled by many Jat historians. These lists have more than 2700 Jat clans. Some Jat clans derive themselves from Chandravanshi, Suryavansha, Agnivansha and Nagavanshi.
Clan names
Based on persons Huzy attarwala
The clans started on the basis of persons are Cheema, Mand, Ghumman, Daher, Hayer, Brar, Sindhu, Bajwa, Bhangoo/Bhangu, Sidhu, Jyani, Maan, Yadavavansh, Raghuvansh, Pandava, Antil, Paurava, Kuruvanshi, Tanwar, Chambal, Salkhalan, Assoun, Jakhar, Kushan, Budhwar, Dhillon, Bandesha, Deshwal, Dalal, Kadiyan, Maan, SihagKadian, Hundet, Lamba, Punia, Lalla, Balan, Nava, Mahal, Taxak, Thathaal,, Kakrana, Chandravanshi, Shivi, Banwala, Madra, Bhimbhraulia, Sangwan, Naich, Ganshi, Hala Suryavanshi, Waseer Dhatt, Tarar, Makhdoom, Waraich[2]
Based on places
The clans started on the basis of place are Gill (clan), Nahal (clan), Dhugga Gandhari, Kundu, Kuntal, Assoun, Ahlawat, Chedi, Sinsinwar, Bhind, Dahima, Nehra, Tewatia, Vahika, Bais Rajputs, Magadh, Majhail, Mohil, Tushar, Malloi (Malwa), Sikarwar, Sisodia, kirdolia ,POSHAK etc.[2] TOKAS WARYA
Based on languages
The clans started on the basis of language are Kakurath, Kak, Kakk, Kukkur, Gandhir, Gandir, Gandila, Gandasia, Gul, Gala, Golia, Galaran, Gahlot, etc.[2] Gogia
Based on titles
The clans started on the basis of title are Harawat, Chauhan, Solanki, Parihar, Parmar, Thakurela, Chhokar, Thenua, Chapotkat, Rana, Godara, Dixit, Mithe, Chatte, Khatte, Janghare, Bhagaur, Lohchab, Thakur, Antal, Antil, Malik, Gathwale, Jatrana, Chaudhari etc.
Vanshas
Initially there was only one vansha that was Manuvansha. Later one branch started from sons of Manu, which was called Suryavansha and other branch started from daughter of Manu, Ila, that was called Aila or Chandravanshi.
Later to minimize the influence of Buddhism and Jainism in India, the Brahmans organized a grand yagya at Mount Abu in Rajasthan, which continued for 40 days. Almost all the ruling clans attended this yagya. The ruling clans which took part in this yagya were titled as ‘Rajputs’. Four kshatriyas appeared from the agnikunda namely, Solankis, Hundets, Pratiharas, Chauhans and Paramaras. These were termed Agnivansha kshatriyas.[3]
According to Agni Purana Agnivansha kshatriyas were born from the fire which resides in Mt. Abu in Northwestern India after the "destruction of ancient Kshatriyas". However historians interpret this as suggestive of Indo-Scythian origin because this place was entrance gateway for scythic groups in India. In fact lineage of all 36 Rajput ruling clans has been traced to Indo-Scythian races[4] The ruling clans who took part in the above yagya were termed Rajputs but those who did not take part remained Jats, Ahir , Gurjjars as such in their old clans. Gotras did not change in this process that is why common gotras are found in Jats, Ahirs and Gurjars.
A vansha is connected with ruling clan like Huna vansha in China and Agnivansha in India. All the gotras try to link with some vansha. Those who joined mount Abu yagya connect their gotra with four Rajput clans namely Solanki, Pratihara, Chauhan Paramara. Rest connect their gotra with Suryavansha or Chandravansha or some great Rishi or a King.
Based on system of worship
Some Jat people clans developed their clans according to their system of worship such as Devas and Nāgas. In Devas the worshippers of Indra were known as Aindra, worshippers of Varun as Vārun, worshippers of Mitra as Maitreya or Mitrā, worshippers of Shiva as Shivi or Shaivya, worshippers of Marut as Mārut, worshippers of Gandharva as Gāndharva, worshippers of Shesha as Sheshma, worshippers of Karka as Karkotaka, worshippers of Nāga as Nāgā or Nāgil.
Nagavanshi Jat clans
Jat people clans of Nagavanshi or Nāgas were originated from Kashyapa. The Nāgvanshis acquired the status of Devas due to their excellent qualities, behavior and actions. Purānas mention Nāgas along with devas. Purānas mention of many Nāga Kingdoms. In ancient times Nāgas were the rulers of entire India. During their peak period of rule they had sent armies to other countries also conquered them. In many places Indian Nāgas have been mentioned as ruling dynasties such as Tāk, Taxak, Tānak, Tushta etc. Apart from these there were many branches of Nāgas such as Karkotaka Vanshi, Shesha Vanshi, Vāsuki Vanshi, Ahi Vanshi, Manibhadra Vanshi etc. These branches further developed as sub branches such as Sindh Vansh, Kushan Vansh, Vaish Vansh and Saindhav Vansh etc.
Some of the nagavanshi Jat people clans are Dhaka, Dhaulya, Asit, Kala, Dahiya, Sewda, Khokhar, Mundwaria, Nil, Nagil, Gora, Tokas, Taxak, Takhar, Pandul, Titarwal, Mandel, Matwa, Roja, Kalya, Kalwaria, Abuda, Vasath, Lega, Bhakhar, Bhinchar, Lochag Gurjatinder etc. Jat historians have listed Some more nagavansh Jat clans which are[5][6][7]POSHAK are the warriors fought in the army of prithviraj chauhan with mohammad gauri,still they live as warriors and they have influence in AJMER REGION,it has some eminent politicians like LALITA POSHAKwho is known as JAT leader.
See also
References
- ^ Marshall, J., (Sir, Hon. Fellow of King's College, Cambridge University, and formerly Director-General of Archaeology in India), A Guide to Taxila, Cambridge University Press, London, 1960, pp. 24.
- ^ a b c Dr Ompal Singh Tugania: Jat samudāy ke pramukh Ādhār bindu, Jaypal Agencies, Agra 2004 (Page 7-8)
- ^ Dr Ompal Singh Tugania: Jat samudāy ke pramukh Ādhār bindu, Jaypal Agencies, Agra 2004 (Page 7)
- ^ Scythic Origin of the Rajput Race
- ^ Dr Mahendra Singh Arya, Dharmpal Singh Dudee, Kishan Singh Faujdar & Vijendra Singh Narwar: Ādhunik Jat Itihasa (The modern history of Jats), Agra 1998
- ^ Mansukh Ranwa:Kshatriya Shiromani Vir Tejaji, Page 9
- ^ Dr Naval Viyogi: Nagas–The Ancient Rulers of India, Their Origins and History (The History of the Indigenous people of India Vol. 2), Published by Originals (an imprint of Low Price Publications), Delhi, 2002, ISBN 81-7536-287-1