Chattha (also spelled ''Chatha'') is a politically influential
Punjabi
Punjabi, or Panjabi, most often refers to:
* Something of, from, or related to Punjab, a region in India and Pakistan
* Punjabi language
* Punjabi people
* Punjabi dialects and languages
Punjabi may also refer to:
* Punjabi (horse), a British Th ...
Jat clan
concentrated in the
Rachna Doab,
particularly around the historical
Gujranwala District (which includes modern day
Wazirabad and
Hafizabad
Hafizabad ( Urdu and pa, ) is a city and capital of Hafizabad District located in Punjab, Pakistan. It is the 31st largest city of Pakistan. It is also a Tehsil.
Ancient history
Hafizabad is an old city in Punjab, Pakistan. In 327 BC, d ...
).
The Chatthas, taking advantage of the weakening of the
Mughal empire, took over much of
Wazirabad District and its environs while also ending tribute payments to the
Mughal Governor of Lahore. The Chatthas were also able to beat back the expanding
Sikhs
Sikhs ( or ; pa, ਸਿੱਖ, ' ) are people who adhere to Sikhism (Sikhi), a monotheistic religion that originated in the late 15th century in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent, based on the revelation of Guru Nanak. The term ...
on multiple occasions and had a particular rivalry with the
Sukerchakia Misl (memorialized in the epic poem, ''Chatthian di Vaar'') who eventually defeated them.
References
Jat clans of Punjab
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