Chhajra
The Chhajra are a Saraiki speaking Jat clan, found in the Punjab province of Pakistan.[1] The Chhajra are distinct from the Shajra, another Saraiki speaking Jat clan.
History and origin
The Chhajra claim descent from the Bhati tribe of Jaisalmer. They came to Multan under Rao Kehar, a chieftain of Jaisalmer, and settled there. There are several individuals by the name of Kehar, who played an important role in Bhat history. One Kehar was a contemporary of the Caliph Walid, who is said to have extended the Bhati kingdom of Jaisalmer. Another, who ruled Jaisalmer in the 16th Century, conquered all the country up the Indus. It is not clear, which Kehar is being referred to by the Chhajras, but their Bhati descent is accepted by the neighbouring tribes.[1] Today Chhajra's are found mainly in the district of Muzaffar Garh mainly settled in Binda Ishaq, Sharif Chhajra,Qadir Put,Manik Wali and in many other villages of Muzaffarr Garh Multan and Layyah. Currently the family is headed by Sardar Mian Muhammad Sajjad Hussain Chhajra and politically by Sardar Mian Ijaz Hussain Chhajra .