Sidhu Jat

The Sidhu Jats are a sub-group of the Jat community, primarily located in Punjab, India. This group is known for founding several dynasties, including the Phulkian dynasty, which played a key role in the region's history.

The Sidhu Jats are a significant sub-group of the Jat community, one of the largest agrarian communities in northern India, particularly active in Punjab. The Jats, known for their history as warriors and farmers, saw the Sidhu Jats emerge as a distinguished group that founded several royal dynasties. One of the most influential of these dynasties is the Phulkian dynasty, founded by Phul, a Sidhu Jat leader in the 17th century. The Phulkians established several princely states in Punjab, with Patiala being the most notable. These rulers played a major role in the political and cultural history of the region, especially in their interactions with the Mughal and British empires. As members of the Jat community, the Sidhu Jats have maintained a strong identity while significantly contributing to the formation and governance of states in northern India.

India • |1600/1947| • Phulkian dynasty

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