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Bhati Rajputs mostly reside in region of
Jaisalmer and partly in border villages of Bikaner and some
tehsils of jodhpur (Osian and Shergarh). Rawal Jaisal was
descendent of the Yadu vansi Clan and a Bhati Rajput. Bhati
Rajputs were chandra vansi Rajputs. Rawal Jaisal founded the
city of Jaisalmer in 1156 AD. The new fort he built was on
hill called Trikuta.
Bhati Rajputs were great camel riders and warriors. Their
reign spread as far as punjab, pakistan and Afganistan. Their
are certain monuments in Lahore such as Bhati gate which states
their rule on Lahore which they conqured from Mahmood Ghazanavi.
The state of Jaisalmer was positioned right in the way of
the route from Afganistan- Pakistan - Delhi. Taking advantage
of this strategic position they levied taxes on the passing
carvan. Bhati Rajputs were said to be great shooters with
gun.
Sidhu, who are Sikhs has their origin from the Bhati Rajputs
of Jaisalmer. Bhatti rajputs of Punjab and Pakistan have their
origin from Bhati Rajputs of Jaisalmer.
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