Malhi (clan)
Malhi is a Jat Gotra or clan from the North Indian state of Punjab.
Earlier based in the region around Sialkot (now in West Punjab, Pakistan), the Malhis were mostly rich landlords. One of the earliest Jat clans, the majority of Malhis migrated to Punjab (India) during the Partition of India in 1947. It is believed that there were twelve villages of the Malhi clan in Punjab (British India) during 1850-60. One such village is Kotli Soorat Malhi, a village in Gurdaspur district.
Extract From the book “Handbook on Sikhs”, by Major A. E. Barstow, 2/11 Sikh Regiment (late 15th Ludhiana Sikhs ). Written in 1899 and later revised at the request of the Govt of India in 1928.
'The Malhis'.This clan is mostly found around Baddmalhi, in the Raya tehsil. They trace their descent from Ram Chanderji of Surajbhansi family. In loyalty they are reported upon as second to none. The people of this clan are also found in 12 or 13 villages round about Badiana, a village midwa.y between Pasrur and Sialkot. One of the rising families in this tract is that of Risaldar Pal Singh of Bathe, of the late 25th Cavalry.
== Famous Malhi Jats ==
Major General G S Malhi, VSM Commissioned in the 7th Light Cavalry Commanded 5 Armoured Regiment & The Presidents Bodyguard Now General Officer Commanding of a Division
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