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ravichaudhary
November 17th, 2003, 06:05 AM
Our histories tell us that the Islamic invaders had a cakewalk in India. This was not actually the case.

That Jat republic of Haryana remained unsubdued despite their best efforts. They were successfully fought off, and our way of life protected, and with our Dharma and our culture. This despite the Islamic capital being at Delhi in the Heart of the Jat territory.

Interesting the Rajput syndrome never took effect in the areas where the SarvKhap's republican writ existed, and monarchial principalities were few and far between.

Jaziya etc oft imposed was equally oft revoked.

This material had been ignored, and has not been given the importance it deserved by the historians who wrote our histories.

The time to reclaim our history is overdue

Ravi

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Kutub U Din Aibak and the Jats (1194 AD to 1210 AD)

He was a brave general of Mohamad Gauri.

In 1194 AD after Ghauri defeated Jaichand Rathore of Kanauj, he handed charge of the his conquered Indian territories to his slave Kutub U din

In 1206 AD, Ghauri attacked the Khokkar Jats near Dhanyak in the Punjab. 25,000 Khokar Jats fought with him defeated him and beheaded him.

He left no children and his empire was handed over, at his wishes to his general Kutub U din Aibak, who made himself the King of the Delhi Sultanate, and his dynasty was also known as the Slave dynasty.

The Jat SarvKhap Panchayat records their conflict with Kutub U din.


1. THE HISSAR PANCHAYAT ( 1251 Vikram Samvat, 1194 AD)

The SarvKhap called a Panchayat at Hissar (now in modern Haryana) in VS 1251 (1194 AD). It was a very large and well-attended panchayat. While the Panchayat was in progress, Kutub U Din 's army attacked them. The SarvKhap army fought hard with the enemy. A fierce battle took place. Many soldiers were killed on both sides. The enemy Muslim soldiers could not stand up to the brave SarvKhap soldiers, and were defeated and ran away. They were killed in great numbers. The SarvKhap army was victorious in this battle. (The history of the Panchayat of the 18 Khaps- Author Ramsingh Sahityaratan).

2. THE PANCHAYAT OF BHAJU AND BHANERA, (1251 VS (1194 AD), Jyesta, Sudhi Teej.

(Held under the stewardship the Khap Baliyan, (who were the ministers of the Sarv Khap at Shoron, district Muzzafarnagar.)?

In the jungles of Bhanu Banera a great panchayat was held. People from all jatis (castes) participated. There were 30,000 attendees of whom there were 15, 000 Mulls (Warriors). Most the participants were Jats

The chairman of the panchayat was chosen to be Chaudhry Vijay Rao, who was of the Baliyan Khap, and a resident of Sisauli.


The Jat Gogarmull was chosen as the chief general of the Mulls (Warriors).

This panchayat was called to discuss and deliberate upon the defeat of the Chauhans and the Rathores (Prithviraj Chauhan and Jai Chand Rathor) by Mohamad Ghauri.

The chairman of the Panchayat gave a resounding speech, some extracts of which are as below:

Explaining the reasons of the defeat of the Chauhans the Chairman said:

" His (Prithviraj's) character had fallen. He was drunk day and night, and spent his time in the harems. His focus had strayed from looking after the well being of the population, maintenance of military skills, teaching his soldiers military skills, and protection of the nation. His Senapati (general) and his soldiers also became drunks and developed bad habits and behavior. Jaichand Rathore betrayed the nation by going against him. At the end he (Jaichand) too received the reward of death."

In the next part of his speech he said:

" The warriors of Bharata Mata (the motherland) have but one duty, and that is, to protect the motherland, and put the enemy to the sword. That is our prime duty. Be ready for that.

At this time of trial, the people and the warriors must keep up and maintain the strength of their moral character. They must be careful and stay away from alcohol and intoxicants.

All people of all Jatis (castes) must live together as brothers. Be ready to fight the Muslim army."

Certain resolutions were passed in the great panchayat.

1. For your country, the people, and your duty, be prepared to die.

2. To be ready for the next attack by Mohammed Ghauri, and to defend us from his looting, all Khaps must combine and raise an army of 60,000 to 100,000.

3. The disturbances spread in all areas must be controlled, and all Khaps must cooperate and show unity.

4. At the times of weddings, provision must be made for weapons and soldiers to be present to afford protection.


Kutub U Din came to know of the Panchayat's plans through his spies.

He gave Bakhtiar Khilji, who was a slave of Ghauri of the Khilji Clan, 35,000 soldiers and sent them to attack the Panchayat. When the Panchayat received this information, they divided their forces into four parts. When Bakhtiar's army arrived, the Panchayat army fell upon them from four sides. The battle continued for many hours. In this battle Bakhtiar Khilji and 18,000 of his soldiers met their death.

Of the panchayat army some 8000 soldiers were martyred.

The Muslim army ran away from the battlefield and the Panchayat army was victorious.

(Folio 36 of the Panchayat record).


3. THE ACCOUNT OF THE PANCHAYAT OF THE SARVKHAP HELD AT BARAUT (NEAR MEERUT).

This panchayat was held in the jungle near Baraut, in Bhadrapath, 1254 VS (1197 AD). In this panchayat, the chairman was chosen to be Rana Bhimdeva Rathi. The deputy chairman was Arjun Dev, DevaKumar a Brahmin, was chosen as Mantri, (Minister) and Tirathram Bhat, (recorder) as deputy Minister.

50,000 men and 36,000 women attended this panchayat. The chairman made a rousing speech.

The Sultan Kutub U Din of Delhi had prohibited meetings of the Panchayat, and had imposed Jaziya on the Hindus.

The Panchayat chairman announced " These orders of Kutub U Din will not be followed. Be ready for war ".

All present welcomed this announcement. Many prominent Representatives the various castes (Jatis), stood up, and took an oath - " Dada (elder), we will follow your orders, and will sacrifice our lives." Mohini, a Gujar girl, said " Dada, we will hide behind our brothers. Th sword and the shield shall be our jewelry."

Kutub U Din received this information through his spies. He sent his son in law, Altamish, with 50,000 soldiers to attack the Panchayat speedily. The horsemen scouts of the Panchayat tracked the coming army and kept the panchayat informed. The Panchayat army totaled 90,000, which was divided into three parts. Both armies fought a battle one and a half miles from Baraut in the Jungle.

The Panchayat Army attacked the Muslim army from three sides. A fierce battle took place. The Muslim soldiers were killed in great numbers and ran away. In this battle, 5,000 Jats and 4,000 soldiers of other Jatis. of the panchayat army were martyred.

The panchayat army was victorious.

Kutub U din lifted his prohibition on the panchayat meetings.

(Folio 37, Sarv Khap records).

5. THE PANCHAYAT MEETING OF TIKRI. 1256 VS (1199 AD).

This panchayat was held in 1256 Vikram Samvat, or 1199 AD. The Chairman of the panchayat was Hari Rai Rana, the deputy Chairman, was Dharma Dutt, the Mantri was Ram Rai Tanwar, and his deputy minister was Ram Kumar Ahir.

On this occasion deliberation was held on the protection of the SarvKhap territories and their inhabitants.

Various resolutions were discussed, and passed.

1. Agriculture (which the main economic driver) must be given attention; proper weapons must be made. The soldiers an their generals must be given a high level of military training and proper facilities. To provide the army with provisions and military suppliers, proper storage facilities must be established and maintained.

2. The young men must join the Defence forces of the SarvKhap on a voluntary basis.

3 the villages and the Thambas must be responsible for and be prepared to look after their own defence. (A Thamba was comprised 12 villages, a Khap 84, thus there were 7 Thambas in each khap.)

4. The weapon makers must make good weapons, and the Panchayat shall be responsible for the care and protection of the weapon makers and their families.

5. Each Panchayat must be responsible for the care of the orphaned and those who have lost a family member.


THE WAR OF KUTUB U DIN AIBAK AND JATWAN.

The Jat 'Lalla Gathwala Maliks ruled Dipalpur, near Hansi for about 300 years.

In the 12 the century the leader was Jat wan of the Gathwala Malik clan. The fort of Hansi was in the custody of a Muslim general of Kutub U din Aibak.

Jatwan with his Jat soldiers layed siege to the fort of Hansi. Kutub U din on receiving this report, left Delhi with a large army, and overnight arrived at Hansi.

The Jat warriors fought both the Muslim armies fiercely The Jats were fewer in numbers but still fought bravely. The battle carried on three days and nights and Jat wan was martyred in this battle. The Jats lost but they put many Muslim soldiers to the sword.

The Muslims won, but they had suffered so much that that refused to take issue with the Jats of Rohtak for many many years.


Source: Dilip Singh Ahlawat " Jat Viron ka Ithihass'

rameshlakra
November 17th, 2003, 11:53 AM
dear ravi ji
a very good piece of information . your efforts and energy on jat history is appreciated , various post on subject subsantitate the noting . thank u
it would sum up the efforts if u could muster the various bits and pieces of informations and then post it on jatland history or for that matter write a book . thank u

uday
November 17th, 2003, 01:43 PM
Hi Ravi,
I have read this book upto some extent " JAT VIRRON KA ITHIHAAS" long back. ( SOME ONE was carrying this book in train and incidenly I got a chance to read thro '). I asked last year about this book to jatland members but did not get any clue.

Thanks for sharing the info.. I would like to buy this book .. If you have any details pls. do write me.

Thanx