What is the difference between Jats and Sikhs?

Jaats are from Haryana, UP and Rajasthan. The Jatts form nearly 25\% of the population of Punjab. Many of them are land owners and are popularly known as ‘Zamindars’. The followers of Sikhism offer their services in Gurudwaras and provide food to all.

Which caste is the highest caste in India?

For instance, individuals born into the highest caste, that is, the Brahmin caste have usually been priests and scholars. Individuals born into the Kshatriya caste have been warriors and kings. Individuals born into the Vaishya caste have been merchants.

Does mattu caste belong to Jatt?

Mattu (मात्तु) (मट्टू) “(Mathu)”is a Gotra found among the Jats. Most of them are sikh (Jatt). They are found in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan.

Is Rai a Jatt surname?

Rai (राय) Ray (राय) Rae (राय) gotra Jats live in Rajasthan, Punjab and Haryana. It is a branch of Chauhan.

Do Sikhs believe in casteism?

For all practical purposes caste and casteism exists in Sikhs. Dalit has their own Gurudwaras. Sikhs are normally expected to marry within their caste: Jat marries Jat, Khatri marries Khatri, and Dalit marries Dalit. In addition, Sikhs of some castes tend to establish gurdwara s intended for their caste only.

What is the status of Jats in the Sikh caste system?

Jats are the biggest group in terms of numbers among Sikh castes. Sikh Jats enjoy a status much superior to their Hindu Jat bretheren who are officially part of the backward castes in most states. In Pakistan Ranghars , Pathans and other upper caste Muslims use the word Jat in somewhat derogotary way and do not regard Muslim Jat as their equal.

Why did Sikhs not start a new religion?

In Sikhism endogamy was never as strong as in Hinduism. So, that problem was also not a reason to start a new religion. Sikh religion does not advocate discrimination against any caste or creed. Speaking of religious equality, denied in Hinduism (Brahminism), Sikhism provides that.

Did Guru Gobind Singh abolish caste system within Sikhs?

There has existed a vibrant debate within the Sikh Panth on the issue of the caste since late 19th century. Generally, this debate has been shaped by two broad lines of argument. Some say that Guru Gobind Singh did not abolish caste system within Sikhs but merely implied equality of all castes.