What is the community of JAAT?

The Jats of India are mostly divided into two large communities of about equal size: one Sikh, concentrated in Punjab, and the other Hindu. The Jats first emerged politically in the 17th century and afterward, having military kingdoms such as Mursan in Uttar Pradesh, Bharatpur in Rajasthan, and Patiala in Punjab.

Is Gujjar and Jatt are same?

A gujjar or gurjar is one who keeps, tends, rears sheep, cow, buffalo for milk. They are located in along the Shivaliks, in parts of Haryana, UP and Rajasthan. A jatt, especially in Punjab, Haryana, parts of Rajasthan and western UP, is one who owns and tills land and is engaged in agriculture.

What is the history of the Gurjar community?

Gurjar society is one of the ancient and reputed societies. This community is also known as Gujjar, Gujjar, Gojar, Gurjar, Gurger and Veer Gurjar. Mainly Gurjar has settled in North India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.

What is the difference between Jats and Gurjars?

Jats and Gurjars are mainly found in north india, gurjars are decendents of huns and they entered india in about 4th century. Gurjar chieftain in earlier time became agnivanshi rajputs. Jats were agricultural tribe who were pushed in india by muslim pressure in western india.

Who are the Jats in Punjab?

jats were agricultural tribe who were pushed in india by muslim pressure in western india. Now they are rich farmers and dominant caste of haryana and northen districts of u.p., in Punjab they are mostly jatt sikhs and constitute 50\% of population of punjab.

What is the meaning of the word Gujjar?

Gujjar – The word Gujjar is corrupt form of word Gurjar . These Gurjar people are known as descents of Karna ( कर्ण ) of Mahabharat ( महाभारत ) . Today’s scenario, they all basically North Indian farmers , depending upon land and cattle farming, big representation in Indian armed forces.