Rathi

Rathi (राठी) or Rathee (राठी) or Rath (राठ) is gotra of Jats found in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh in India. Dilip Singh Ahlawat has mentioned it as one of the ruling Jat clans in Central Asia. Rathis are now a trading and business community in Gujarat State, and of course they are a Jat clan in Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh areas.

Origin

Rathi gotra originated from the province named Ratha (राठ), a republic of Ratha (राठ) Chandravanshi Kshatriyas in South Gujarat and Rajasthan. They are Chandravanshi Kshatriyas.

Rathee (रथी) Rathi (रथी) people fought wars with rath (chariot) hence known as Rathi (रथी). They are considered descendants of Nagavanshi ancestor named Ratharvi (रथर्वी). Ratharvi naga has been specified in the Atharvanaveda.

History

According to Bhim Singh Dahiya, they have been mentioned in the Indian literature as Rastrikas / Rathikas. By ignoring the suffix ‘Ka’ we get the modern name Rathi. Their identification with Rastrikas is justified for we find that the corresponding German name for the clan is still “Raster" Peter Raster, a German was teaching in the languages department of Delhi University. They are mentioned along with the Bhojas, and both have elected an executive governing body. The name Saurastra is known after them, as per K P Jayaswal. Arthashastra mentions Surastra as well as their Rastrika government. In Asoka’s inscriptions they are mentioned as Rastikas, in the Girnar, Rathikas in the Shah Bazgarhi, and Rathakas in the Mansehra inscription (For the use of the word Rathika, see Barua’s Old Brahmi Inscription).

In the Hathigumpha inscription, king Kharavela of Orissa, is stated to have defeated the Rathikas and Bhojakas, i,e, Rathis and Bhojas in the fourth year of his reign. Their royal insignia was umbrella. They were, at that time in the Central India (East Malwa ? ) It is significant that the inscription of Kharavela says why that Rathis and Bhojas, “were abandoned by good Brahmans” why ? Obviously because they were conquerors and they had not accepted the orthodox, unequal and useless ideas of those priests. They had their own priests called Magas or Bhojas, after they settled in Bhoja County.

Raja Brihdval was a king of this clan during Mahabharata. In medieval period there was rule of Rath rulers in Malwa, Kathiawar, Gaya, Badayun etc.

A poem on Rathi

JAT pride is in our mind

JAT blood, in our kind

Our bond is seen all around

Fellow JATS never let you down

We are all pride, no lust for gains

JAT blood flows in our veins.

We Rulezz the world.

That why we r Jats.

Jat always rulezz the world.

JAT RULEZZ.

RATHI: R=respect A=awesome T=typical H=humourous I=individuality

Distribution in Haryana

They are found in Jind , Luharu, Sonipat and Rohtak districts in Haryana. Kharhar, Bhaproda and Asanda villages in Jhajjar (Haryana) have 100 % Rathee population. Jattwadda in Bahadurgarh town and Sankhol village near Bahadurgarh are also Rathi gotra places. Village Manana in Panipat], Town of Samalkha railway station in Panipat Tehsil.

Villages in Rohtak & Jhajjar districts

Kharhar, Bhaproda,Balhemba(ब्लंभा), Asanda, Kishanpura, Sankhol, Sarai Aurangabad, Parnala, Bahadurgarh, Majri,

Villages in Sonipat district

Chidana, Rajpur, Rajlu, Bhogipur (Barhi Gadhi), Gadhi (Chhoti Gadhi), Pur khas(पुर खास), Jagsi in (Gohana) Tehsil].

Villages in Jind district

Bakhata Khera, Dhanana

Villages in Yamunanagar district

Pabni Kalan (पाबनी कलाँ), Kathwala (काठ्वाला) Katarwali (कतारवाली)

Villages in Rewari district

Dhakiya, Nayagaon - Ghudkawas, Ghudkawas,

Villages in Gurgaon district

Dadawas, Rathiwas

Villges in Kurukshetra distict

Guhun,

Villges in Panipat distict

Manana,

Distribution in Uttar Pradesh

Villages in Meerut district

Barkali, Jangethi,

Villages in Bijnor district

Raipur Berisal,

Villages in Muzaffarnagar district

Kerhera or Kerheda, Kukra, Bhopa, Budhpur Jat, Datiyana, Dhirahedi, Dudhaheri, Kadipur, Karheda, Muzaffarnagar, Nirgajni, Rahkada, Saunta, Behda , Chachrauli, Shahdabbar, Itawa, Molaheri, Morna,

Villages in Aligarh district

Jalalpur, Pisawa,

Villages in Bulandshahr district

Madona Jafrabad,

{Information Added By:- *Ch. Vikram Singh Siwach {चौधरी विक्रम सिंह सिवाच}

Distribution in Punjab

They are found in Ludhiana and Patiala in Punjab. Rathi have a population 2,550 in Patiala district.

Villages in Patiala district

• Rathian is village in Patiala tahsil in Patiala district in Punjab.

Distribution in Rajasthan

There is a large population of Rathi clan kshatriyas in Khetri of Jhunjhunuwati, Didwana, Chittorgarh and Kalipahari in Alwar.

Villages in Jhunjhunu district

Rathiyon Ki Dhani,

Locations in Jaipur city

Airport Colony, Amer, C-Scheme, Khatipura, Mahavir Nagar I, Mansarowar Colony, Sanganer,

Villages in Tonk district

Pratappura Diggi (1),

Distribution in Madhya Pradesh

They are found in Bhopal and Sultanpur (Raisen) in Madhya Pradesh.

Villages in Nimach district

Nimach,

Villages in Raisen district

Raisen

Notable persons from this gotra

• Brigadier Hoshiar Singh - Hero of Indo-China war of 1962.
• Shri Ram Mehar Singh Rathee , Executive Engineer in CPWD (Renowned Engineer)
• Shri Preet Singh Rathi, a minister in the Haryana cabinet bears this name.
• Jagat Singh Rathi
• Neha Rathi
• Shahi Kumar Rathi - IFS 1980
• Devendra Singh Rathi - IRS Gudgaon
• Mrs. Shanti Rathee, Ex. Minister
• Hari Singh Rathee, HES, Busana
• Dr. Krishan Kumar Rathee, HO- Aurvedic,Gohana.
• Mahipal Rathjee, Contractor, Gohana
• Hardial Rathee, District Officer, Khadi Board, Jhajjar
• Acharya Mahavir Singh Rathi - Poet, Author, Social worker. Born at village Jalalpur Pisaba in Aligarh district on 17 January 1930.
• Mr. Anand Rathi
• Seth Gordhan Das Rathi - setup a small re-rolling mill in Delhi in the early 40’s. Since then the Group has grown continuously. Shri Gordhan Das Rathi’s commitment to quality, integrity, honesty, and growth is being followed till date.
• Shri Punam Chand Rathi - The Rathi Udyog Ltd. is headed by Shri Punam Chand Rathi who is well known in the steel industry for over five decades.
• Kunwar Karan Singh, MLA from Model town in Delhi.
• RATHI Family
• Shri DEVPAL SINGH RATHI --- J.E (irrigation) muzzafarnagar.he is the head of diploma engg. union of saharanpur mandal.
• Shri SAHAB SINGH RATHI ---- Retd. frm the post of JWO ( INDIAN AIR FORCE) . Currently wrkng in US based company AKON (aircraft chips manufacturer)
• Shri Bachchu Singh Rathi --- Posted in Delhi Police as ASI (Astt. Sub Inspector).

राठी जाट गोत्र का इतिहास

भलेराम बेनीवाल लिखते हैं कि राठी जाट गोत्र चन्द्रवंशी माने गये हैं. राठी गोत्र के लोगों ने चन्द्रगुप्त मोर्य की सहायता की थी. महाभारत काल में भी इस गोत्र का उल्लेख मिलता है. उस समय इनका राज्य कोंकण (महाराष्ट्र) में था. राठी गोत्र के लोगों ने सिकन्दर का राज्य समाप्त करने में मदद की थी. चन्द्रवंशी राठी लोगों का संघ राष्ट्रकूट कहलाया. राठी संघ में से कुछ लोग राजपूत बन गये. ये लोग अपने को सूर्यवंशी लिखने लगे. राठी लोगों के चन्द्रवंशी होने के प्रमाण राजा अमोघवर्ष के कोन्नूर वाले शिलालेख से मिलते हैं. देहली तथा बेगुमरा के प्राप्त लेखों में भी स्पष्ट चन्द्रवंशी होने का प्रमाण मिलता है. राठी गोत्र के लोग मराठों में भी पाये जाते हैं. गुजरात में ये लोग व्यापारी व क्षत्रिय हैं. राजस्थान व पंजाब में भी इस गोत्र की काफ़ी संख्या है.

राठी गोत्र के प्रमुख ग्राम

राठी गोत्र के ग्रामों में प्रमुख हैं: उत्तर प्रदेश में

• मेरठ (हीकरी, गागरौली, बड़कली),
• मुज्जफ़रनगर, सहारनपुर, बिजनौर, मुरादाबाद जिलों में राठी गोत्र के गांव हैं.

हरयाणा में

• भिवानी (मड़ोली, खानपुर, गामड़ी),
• रोहतक (खरहर, बहादुरगढ, सांखोळ, सराय औरंगाबाद, लाखन माजरा),
• सोनीपत (राजलू गढी, पुरखास, व धनाना),
• पानीपत (करस, मनाना, गांजबड़) आदि.

References

• Jat Samaj: Agra, June 2000

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