History of Bhati

BHATI

Bhati Rajputs mostly reside in region of Jaisalmer and partly in border villages ofBikanerand some tehsils ofjodhpur(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 ofJaisalmerin 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,pakistanand Afganistan. There are certain monuments inLahoresuch as Bhati gate which states their rule onLahorewhich they conquered from Mahmood Ghazanavi.  The state of Jaisalmer was

positioned right in the way of the route fromAfganistan-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 andPakistanhave their origin from Bhati Rajputs of Jaisalmer.