Basatia
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Basatia (बसातिया) Basati (बसाति) Vasati (वसाति) Basatiya (बसातिया) is gotra of Jats found in Haryana. They were dwelling in republic known as Vasati. [1] They were with Kauravas in Mahabharata war on Day one and two.
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The heroes of the Kaurava army in Day One
(MBh 6.17)
The Kaurava's formed a hero-centric approach, from day 1 to day 10 of the war. They were alwas alert in protecting their main asset viz their commander-in-chief Bhishma, who though aged, was still a high precision bowmen with keen eye-sight, excelling even Arjuna. But owing to his old age, he had less stamina, and required more protection, against counter-attack. The whole of the narration of the war from day one to day ten is replete with passages mentioning protection to Bhishma. Dushasana, the brother of king Duryodhana, was the military-officer in-charge for Bhishma's protection. On day one, Dussasana, Durvishaha, Durmukha, Dussaha, Vivinsati, Chitrasena and Vikarna -- all brothers of Duryodhana -- protected Bhishma. Besides this his army was protected by the armies of the following 12 tribes/kingdoms:- Abhishahas, Surasenas, Sivis, Vasatis, Swalyas, Matsyas (Matsyas on Kaurava side was located in western regions), Amvashtas, Trigartas, Kekayas, Sauviras, Kitavas and Other mixed tribes.
The above army was surrounded by the Magadha army containing 10000 elephants, lead by Magadha king (Jayatsena).
The heroes of the Kaurava army in Day Two
(MBh 6.51)
As usual, Kauravas adopted measures to protect Bhishma and formed a large Vyuha. Dushasana, Vikarna, Nanda, Upanandaka and Chitrasena, these brothers of Duryodhana protected Bhishma. The following armies viz the Samsthanas, Surasenas, Venikas, Kukkuras, Rechakas, Trigartas, Madrakas, Yavanas, Satrunjayas and Manibhadrakas --these tribes protected Bhishma's army. Bhishma and his protectors stood at the frond of the army. He was followed by Drona. Drona had the Kuntalas, Dasarnas, Magadhas, Vidarbhas (Vidarbha's who were not under the Vidarbha king Rukmi who ruled from his capital city viz Bhojakata. These Vidarbha's were from the second Vidarbha capital viz Kundinapuri), Melakas, Karnas and Pravaranas. Behind Drona was Sakuni followed by Gandharas, Sindhus, Sauviras, Sivis and Vasatis. He was followed by Duryodhana with his brothers, Aswalakas (Asvaka and Aswalaka were kingdoms from Afghanistan), Vikarnas, Vamanas, Kosalas, Daradas, Vrikas, Kshudrakas and Malavas. He was followed by Bhurisravas, Sala, Shalya, Bhagadatta, Vinda and Anuvinda of Avanti, all of who formed the left flank of the array. Then there was Somadatta, Susharman, Sudakshina Kamboja, Satayus and Srutayus at the right flank. Ashwathaman, and Kripa, and Kritavarman of Satwata’s race, with a very large division of the troops, were, stationed at the rear of the army. Behind them were the rulers of many provinces, and Ketumat, and Vasudana, and the powerful son of the king of Kasi.
Distribution in Haryana
They are living in villages Luana (Yamunagar), Basatian Wala (Yamunagar), Maanu Majra (Ambala).
Distribution in Punjab
Basati population is 1,110 in Patiala district.[2]
References
- ↑ Dr Mahendra Singh Arya, Dharmpal Singh Dudee, Kishan Singh Faujdar & Vijendra Singh Narwar: Ādhunik Jat Itihasa (The modern history of Jats), Agra 1998, p. 268
- ↑ History and study of the Jats. By Professor B.S Dhillon. ISBN-10: 1895603021 or ISBN-13: 978-1895603026. p.126
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