In early 20th century, Jats adopted elements of Arya Samaj movement. Since then, from kshatriya to kisan to demand for OBC status, their identity evolved in response to modern anxieties.
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Although the standards of Indian news media are already known to the world, this article is entirely on a different level! Its writer thinks Jats appeared in the 17th century in Sindh! ‘Someone’ neither knows anything about the Jat history nor the history of Haryana. Jat Zamindars have been recorded at least since the 14th century in the Muslim chronicles. The 16th-century Ain-i-Akbari mentioned a large number of Jat Zamindars in the Subhas of Delhi, Agra, and Multan, which included present-day Haryana, Punjab, and Western UP. Even today Jat Zamindars own over 80% of the agricultural lands of Punjab and Haryana states. Jats have dominated in Haryana, Punjab, and Western UP for centuries.
The Bharatpur Kingdom, Sikh Kingdom, and nearly all Sikh Misls (States) were ruled by Jats. Later on, many powerful princely states like Patiala, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Nabha, Jind, Kalsia, Faridikot, etc. were also ruled by Jats. Similarly, they had many Zamindars and estates like Mursan, Hathras, Kuchesar, Pisawa, Sahanpur, Unchagaon, etc. in Western UP. All of this happened well before the 20th century. There were only a few regions of Rajasthan where they were non-dominant and poor, although even in Rajasthan itself, Jats ruled the rich and powerful Bharatpur kingdom.
As a Jat what I feel is, it is very difficult to integrate Jat identity in Urban circles. Urban India is still dominated by Brahmins, Baniya, Rajput and kaystha. BUT after 2024 election of haryana I think Jats need to rethink about their Identity and don’t let us turn everything as Jat vs Non Jat. Jat needs to embrace new social circles and try to assimilate in new complex identity of middle castes much like what Ahirs from Ahirwal are doing.
I read the the article but it had many factual errors as well as wrong interpretations. It seems the writer has a hidden agenda to humiliate Jats. For the record, I am not a Jat.
People like Christophe Jafferlot, who the article quotes, are highly discreditable and have a high-rate of anti-Hindu and anti-India agenda.
The Print and Shekhar Gupta have their credibility in question owing allegiance to US.
I went through this article patiently expecting to learn more about my cast, but, The writer has zero historic and social knowledge on Jats. Looks like just a personal ire and some kind of propaganda just before Assembly polls.
Jats have several centuries old historic references not just 300 years. For the writeup I am sure this article was ment to not give some critical insight on Jats but just political vendetta of non Jat politics.
Jats are in so much social and political dilemma about seeking OBC status. Other castes with similar social and economic status are enjoying preference and perks based on reservation and Jat youth is left out stranded without jobs, handholding and business establishments.
This article is something not expected from The Print.
Jats are an immature lot and at times act imbecile.
They want the social status of Kshatriyas as well as the benefits/subsidies reserved for backward communities.
One cannot have both. They need to settle for one only.
Either they are Kshatriyas with a glorious past. Else, they are a marginalised and exploited community dependent on benefits and subsidies granted by the government.
I have kept an open mind while reading the article. Jat kshatriya movement was not a movement out of humiliation. Jat rulers were all over the country even before the timeline that you’ve mentioned existed. 200-300 years ago, there were prosperous Jat Kingdoms in Mathura, Dholpur etc.
The obc movement has had mixed reactions within the jat community. The demand for that arose because Yadavs, who too like the jats were kshatriyas ( their ancestors being Lord Krishna and kingdom of dwarka) have had obc quota since the past 40 years. The movement arose when in villages they saw people from the same background started better jobs and facilities just because of their quota.
Interesting article. In terms of its discussion on Jat history and origins though, I would have also recommended the inclusion of “History of the Jats” by Prof. K. R. Qanungo.
Further, as a Jat, I personally feel that the quest for OBC status has had mixed results for the community. OBC status may provide some short-term gains, but on the whole it is incompatible with our self-image, which, I feel, is shaped much more by our positive qualities than any sense of “humiliation.” Here, I feel that those Jats who have done well should take much more responsibility for the welfare of those Jats who haven’t been as fortunate. In the end, we have to rely on ourselves.
Although the standards of Indian news media are already known to the world, this article is entirely on a different level! Its writer thinks Jats appeared in the 17th century in Sindh! ‘Someone’ neither knows anything about the Jat history nor the history of Haryana. Jat Zamindars have been recorded at least since the 14th century in the Muslim chronicles. The 16th-century Ain-i-Akbari mentioned a large number of Jat Zamindars in the Subhas of Delhi, Agra, and Multan, which included present-day Haryana, Punjab, and Western UP. Even today Jat Zamindars own over 80% of the agricultural lands of Punjab and Haryana states. Jats have dominated in Haryana, Punjab, and Western UP for centuries.
The Bharatpur Kingdom, Sikh Kingdom, and nearly all Sikh Misls (States) were ruled by Jats. Later on, many powerful princely states like Patiala, Bharatpur, Dholpur, Nabha, Jind, Kalsia, Faridikot, etc. were also ruled by Jats. Similarly, they had many Zamindars and estates like Mursan, Hathras, Kuchesar, Pisawa, Sahanpur, Unchagaon, etc. in Western UP. All of this happened well before the 20th century. There were only a few regions of Rajasthan where they were non-dominant and poor, although even in Rajasthan itself, Jats ruled the rich and powerful Bharatpur kingdom.
As a Jat what I feel is, it is very difficult to integrate Jat identity in Urban circles. Urban India is still dominated by Brahmins, Baniya, Rajput and kaystha. BUT after 2024 election of haryana I think Jats need to rethink about their Identity and don’t let us turn everything as Jat vs Non Jat. Jat needs to embrace new social circles and try to assimilate in new complex identity of middle castes much like what Ahirs from Ahirwal are doing.
I read the the article but it had many factual errors as well as wrong interpretations. It seems the writer has a hidden agenda to humiliate Jats. For the record, I am not a Jat.
People like Christophe Jafferlot, who the article quotes, are highly discreditable and have a high-rate of anti-Hindu and anti-India agenda.
The Print and Shekhar Gupta have their credibility in question owing allegiance to US.
I went through this article patiently expecting to learn more about my cast, but, The writer has zero historic and social knowledge on Jats. Looks like just a personal ire and some kind of propaganda just before Assembly polls.
Jats have several centuries old historic references not just 300 years. For the writeup I am sure this article was ment to not give some critical insight on Jats but just political vendetta of non Jat politics.
Jats are in so much social and political dilemma about seeking OBC status. Other castes with similar social and economic status are enjoying preference and perks based on reservation and Jat youth is left out stranded without jobs, handholding and business establishments.
This article is something not expected from The Print.
Jats are an immature lot and at times act imbecile.
They want the social status of Kshatriyas as well as the benefits/subsidies reserved for backward communities.
One cannot have both. They need to settle for one only.
Either they are Kshatriyas with a glorious past. Else, they are a marginalised and exploited community dependent on benefits and subsidies granted by the government.
I have kept an open mind while reading the article. Jat kshatriya movement was not a movement out of humiliation. Jat rulers were all over the country even before the timeline that you’ve mentioned existed. 200-300 years ago, there were prosperous Jat Kingdoms in Mathura, Dholpur etc.
The obc movement has had mixed reactions within the jat community. The demand for that arose because Yadavs, who too like the jats were kshatriyas ( their ancestors being Lord Krishna and kingdom of dwarka) have had obc quota since the past 40 years. The movement arose when in villages they saw people from the same background started better jobs and facilities just because of their quota.
It looks like the writer has written whatever he wanted to write and not what the reality is. He has very little knowledge of history.
Interesting article. In terms of its discussion on Jat history and origins though, I would have also recommended the inclusion of “History of the Jats” by Prof. K. R. Qanungo.
Further, as a Jat, I personally feel that the quest for OBC status has had mixed results for the community. OBC status may provide some short-term gains, but on the whole it is incompatible with our self-image, which, I feel, is shaped much more by our positive qualities than any sense of “humiliation.” Here, I feel that those Jats who have done well should take much more responsibility for the welfare of those Jats who haven’t been as fortunate. In the end, we have to rely on ourselves.