Johiya
| Johiya | |
|---|---|
| Joiya | |
| Jāti | jat |
| Religions | Predominantly  Islam |
| Languages | Punjabi |
| Country |  Pakistan  India |
| Region | Punjab, Rajasthan |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
The Johiyas are a social group native to the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent. They have been classified as a jat.
History
[edit]During 18th and 19th century, the Muslim Johiya chieftains - who were vassals of Bikaner State, had ongoing tussle for the control of northeast Rajasthan (Hanumangarh) and northwest Haryana (Sirsa, Fatehabad, Rania and Hisar) with Bhatti, Ranghar Rajputs and Jat Sikh rulers of Patiala and Jind States.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ Jugal Kishore Gupta, 1991, History of Sirsa Town, page. 38-48.
Bibliography
[edit]- Rima Hooja (2006). A History of Rajasthan. Rupa. ISBN 9788129108906.
- B.N. Luniya (1978). Life and Culture in Medieval India. Kamal. OCLC 5749542.