Jats

Jats – Rise of Autonomous States during Mughal Empire

The Jats: From Agrarian Communities to Autonomous States in the Mughal Empire The Jats, a prominent agrarian community in the Indian subcontinent, played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape of the Mughal Empire. Their journey from relatively marginalized farmers to powerful rulers of autonomous states is a fascinating tale of resilience, adaptation, and … Read more

Bundelas, Sikhs, Jats and Satnamis

Bundelas, Sikhs, Jats and Satnamis Bundelas The Bundelas are a Rajput clan of central India. The families belonging to this clan ruled several small states in the Bundelkhand region from the 16th century. Mythical origin The mythical accounts of the Bundela dynasties trace their ancestry to the Suryavansha (solar dynasty). An example of such an … Read more