Chhajra
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The Chhajra are a Saraiki
speaking Jat clan, found in the Punjab
province of Pakistan
. The Chhajra are distinct from the Shajra
, another Saraiki speaking Jat clan.
The Chhajra claim descent from the Bhati
tribe of Jaisalmer
. They came to Multan
under Rao Kehar, a chieftain of Jaisalmer
, and settled there. There are several individuals by the name of Kehar, who played an important role in Bhat
history. One Kehar was a contemporary of the Caliph
Walid, who is said to have extended the Bhati
kingdom of Jaisalmer. Another, who ruled Jaisalmer in the 16th Century, conquered all the country up the Indus. It is not clear, which Kehar is being referred to by the Chhajras, but their Bhati
descent is accepted by the neighbouring tribes. Historically in 1930s to 1990s Chhajra's of Bindah ishaq and Qadirpur chhajra Muzaffar garh were very famous because of their interest in saraiki literature.
In 1908 Nawab Mian Ameer Muhammad Chhajra from Qadirpur Chhajra (grand father of Sardar Mian Altaf Chhajra)was big land lord of whole Punjab. Sardar Mian Ishaq chhajra's descendant were supposed to be chief of this clan in Punjab Pakistan.(for any queries about nawab mian ameer muhammad chhajra contact with his grand son who was given to his grand father name mian ameer muhammad presently living in muzzafar garh ph no 0313 332 3033)
(mian mushtaq ahmadadvocate of qadirpur,kn0wn as a politition,and s0cial worker...s0n of mian niaz ahmad late...grands0n of nawab mian ameer muhmmad..
In 2001 research Mian Amjad Ali Chhajra supporter of Pakistan Peoples Party
, Sardar Mian Murtaza Chhajra(late)from Parco;Gujrat), Sardar Mian Shafquat Hussain Abid chhajra & Sardar Mian Ijaz chhajra From Bindah Ishaq And Mian Saleem Aktar Chhajra (ex.Nazim) is from Sharif Chhajra are well known persons of this clan in punjab particularly having great political and personal influence in there area .
Mian Irshad Rasool Chajra is well known figure in the entire Muzaffargarh district.In sindh province there are some major villages of CHHAJRA'S, DISTRICT KAMBER SHAHDOTKOT,KAMBER taluka KAMBER.
Malik Jindwada(late) from Chhajara tribe contributed a lot in education sector in 60's and 70's.
In Multan Mian Amjad Ali Chhajra son of Sardar Mian Ramzan Chhajra from (Manik Wali)Jalalpur Multan is a cheaf of this clan in his city. Mian Ghulam Ali Chhajra(late)Rustom e Punjab a great wrestling champion was from Sharif chajra Muzaffar Garh.
Malik Allah Ditta Chhajra from the city of Dera Ismail Khan(K.P) is very much famous in all Pakistan.
They are found mainly along the Indus, in Muzaffargarh
, Rajanpur
, Layyah
and Multan
districts.
In sindh provience there are some major villages, village CHHAJRA WHICH IS NOMENET BY (SARDAR AHMED KHAN CHHAJRO And MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM CHHAJRO)
In Layyah District
, their main village is Chhajra.
In Muzaffargarh District
, their main villages are, Sharif Chhajra, Kallarwali, Manik wali, Bindah ishaq,Qadir pur, Bet Chhajra, Nuran Chhajra, Muslim Chhajra, , qabul Chhajra Shumali, Qabul Chhajra Junubi and Bibipur Chhajra.
In Multan District
, their main village is Jhok Chhajra,manik wali chhajra.
Saraiki language
Saraiki , transliterated as Sirāikī and sometimes spelled Seraiki and Saraiki, is a standardized written language of Pakistan belonging to the Indo-Aryan languages. It is a language spoken in the heart of Pakistan...
speaking Jat clan, found in the Punjab
Punjab (Pakistan)
Punjab is the most populous province of Pakistan, with approximately 45% of the country's total population. Forming most of the Punjab region, the province is bordered by Kashmir to the north-east, the Indian states of Punjab and Rajasthan to the east, the Pakistani province of Sindh to the...
province of Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
. The Chhajra are distinct from the Shajra
Shajra (clan)
Shajra are a Jat tribe found in the provinces of Sindh and Punjab in Pakistan. They are found mainly in the districts of Khanewal, Multan and Rajanpur in Punjab. The Shajra claim descent from Mahli, who is said to be a Suryavanshi Rajput. This Mahli is said to have four sons, Shajra being one of...
, another Saraiki speaking Jat clan.
History and origin
Mian Nadeem Akhtar Chhajra Manik wali(Multan), migrated to uk in 2001.The Chhajra claim descent from the Bhati
Bhati
Bhati is one of the largest tribes of the Gujjars& Rajput. They claim descent from Krishna as an avatar of Vishnu, and thus identify themselves as a Chandravanshi Kshatriya clan. The Bhati trace their history to the desert principality of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, in the border villages of Bikaner...
tribe of Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer
Jaysalmer , nicknamed "The Golden City", is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located west from the state capital Jaipur. It was once known as Jaisalmer state. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain...
. They came to Multan
Multan
Multan , is a city in the Punjab Province of Pakistan and capital of Multan District. It is located in the southern part of the province on the east bank of the Chenab River, more or less in the geographic centre of the country and about from Islamabad, from Lahore and from Karachi...
under Rao Kehar, a chieftain of Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer
Jaysalmer , nicknamed "The Golden City", is a town in the Indian state of Rajasthan. It is located west from the state capital Jaipur. It was once known as Jaisalmer state. The town stands on a ridge of yellowish sandstone, crowned by a fort, which contains the palace and several ornate Jain...
, and settled there. There are several individuals by the name of Kehar, who played an important role in Bhat
Bhat
Bhat meaning a priest or scribe in Sanskrit, is a surname common in most parts of Nepal. A predominantly Hindu last name, it is found most commonly in the states of coastal areas of Karnataka, Jammu & Kashmir, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh, Lalitpur district of Uttar Pradesh, is a...
history. One Kehar was a contemporary of the Caliph
Caliph
The Caliph is the head of state in a Caliphate, and the title for the ruler of the Islamic Ummah, an Islamic community ruled by the Shari'ah. It is a transcribed version of the Arabic word which means "successor" or "representative"...
Walid, who is said to have extended the Bhati
Bhati
Bhati is one of the largest tribes of the Gujjars& Rajput. They claim descent from Krishna as an avatar of Vishnu, and thus identify themselves as a Chandravanshi Kshatriya clan. The Bhati trace their history to the desert principality of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, in the border villages of Bikaner...
kingdom of Jaisalmer. Another, who ruled Jaisalmer in the 16th Century, conquered all the country up the Indus. It is not clear, which Kehar is being referred to by the Chhajras, but their Bhati
Bhati
Bhati is one of the largest tribes of the Gujjars& Rajput. They claim descent from Krishna as an avatar of Vishnu, and thus identify themselves as a Chandravanshi Kshatriya clan. The Bhati trace their history to the desert principality of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, in the border villages of Bikaner...
descent is accepted by the neighbouring tribes. Historically in 1930s to 1990s Chhajra's of Bindah ishaq and Qadirpur chhajra Muzaffar garh were very famous because of their interest in saraiki literature.
In 1908 Nawab Mian Ameer Muhammad Chhajra from Qadirpur Chhajra (grand father of Sardar Mian Altaf Chhajra)was big land lord of whole Punjab. Sardar Mian Ishaq chhajra's descendant were supposed to be chief of this clan in Punjab Pakistan.(for any queries about nawab mian ameer muhammad chhajra contact with his grand son who was given to his grand father name mian ameer muhammad presently living in muzzafar garh ph no 0313 332 3033)
(mian mushtaq ahmad
In 2001 research Mian Amjad Ali Chhajra supporter of Pakistan Peoples Party
Pakistan Peoples Party
The Pakistan Peoples Party , is a democratic socialist political party in Pakistan affiliated with Socialist International. Pakistan People's Party is the largest political party of Pakistan...
, Sardar Mian Murtaza Chhajra(late)from Parco;Gujrat), Sardar Mian Shafquat Hussain Abid chhajra & Sardar Mian Ijaz chhajra From Bindah Ishaq And Mian Saleem Aktar Chhajra (ex.Nazim) is from Sharif Chhajra are well known persons of this clan in punjab particularly having great political and personal influence in there area .
Mian Irshad Rasool Chajra is well known figure in the entire Muzaffargarh district.In sindh province there are some major villages of CHHAJRA'S, DISTRICT KAMBER SHAHDOTKOT,KAMBER taluka KAMBER.
Malik Jindwada(late) from Chhajara tribe contributed a lot in education sector in 60's and 70's.
In Multan Mian Amjad Ali Chhajra son of Sardar Mian Ramzan Chhajra from (Manik Wali)Jalalpur Multan is a cheaf of this clan in his city. Mian Ghulam Ali Chhajra(late)Rustom e Punjab a great wrestling champion was from Sharif chajra Muzaffar Garh.
Malik Allah Ditta Chhajra from the city of Dera Ismail Khan(K.P) is very much famous in all Pakistan.
They are found mainly along the Indus, in Muzaffargarh
Muzaffargarh
Muzaffargarh is a city in southwestern Punjab, Pakistan, located on the bank of the Chenab River. The Town of Muzaffargarh was founded in 1794 by the Governor of Mulran Nawab Muzaffar Khan.The Meaning of Muzaffargarh is "Fort of Muzaffar" because the old town lies inside the walls of a fort built...
, Rajanpur
Rajanpur
Rajanpur is a city and the headquarters of Rajanpur District in the far southwestern part of Punjab, Pakistan. The district lies entirely west of the Indus River. it is a narrow, to wide strip of land sandwiched between the Indus River on the east and the Sulaiman Mountains on the west. The...
, Layyah
Layyah
Layyah, also spelt Leiah , is the capital city of the Layyah District in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located at 30°58'0N 70°56'0E with an altitude of 143 metres .-Old History:...
and Multan
Multan
Multan , is a city in the Punjab Province of Pakistan and capital of Multan District. It is located in the southern part of the province on the east bank of the Chenab River, more or less in the geographic centre of the country and about from Islamabad, from Lahore and from Karachi...
districts.
In sindh provience there are some major villages, village CHHAJRA WHICH IS NOMENET BY (SARDAR AHMED KHAN CHHAJRO And MUHAMMAD IBRAHIM CHHAJRO)
In Layyah District
Layyah District
Layyah District is a district in the Punjab, Pakistan. It is located in the southern part of the province. The capital is Layyah.-History:...
, their main village is Chhajra.
In Muzaffargarh District
Muzaffargarh District
Muzaffargarh is a district in the south of the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is part of Saraiki Waseb. It is spread over an area of 8,249 km². Muzaffargarh District lies in the strip between the rivers Chenab and Indus, which pass along the Eastern and Western boundaries respectively of...
, their main villages are, Sharif Chhajra, Kallarwali, Manik wali, Bindah ishaq,Qadir pur, Bet Chhajra, Nuran Chhajra, Muslim Chhajra, , qabul Chhajra Shumali, Qabul Chhajra Junubi and Bibipur Chhajra.
In Multan District
Multan District
Multan District is a district in the Punjab province of Pakistan. According to the 1998 census of Pakistan it had a population of 3,116,851 of which 41.64% were urban. Its capital is the city of Multan....
, their main village is Jhok Chhajra,manik wali chhajra.