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Rao Bhatti (also known as Raja Bhatti) is an ancient Hindu king of the Yaduvanshi lineage and the principal ancestor of the Bhati/Bhatti Rajput tribe present in modern-day Pakistan and India.
Bhatti is credited with establishing the modern town of Bathinda, Indian Punjab in the Lakhi jungle area in the 3rd century. [1] [2] The city Bhatinda was captured by him from Brars. [3]
Early life
Rao Bhatti was born to Rao Baland in Salbahanpur, present-day Sialkot. He had 6 brothers all of whom became kings and had independent kingdoms. During his reign as king, Bhatti conquered fourteen princes. As soon as he mounted the gaddi, he assembled his forces at Lahore and fought his first battle against Birbhan Baghel, Lord of Kanakpur whom he successfully defeated. Bhatti had two sons, Mangal Rao and Masur Rao.
Legacy
With Bhatti, the patronymic Yadu was changed, and the tribe thenceforth was distinguished by his name. [4]
References
- ^ Sir Roper Lethbridge, The golden book of India: a genealogical and biographical dictionary, page 112
- ^ S.C. Sardespande, Pugal, the desert bastion, page 75
- ^ "Bathinda Police Services Punjab". www.bathindapolice.in. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ Todd, James. Annals and Antiquities of Rajasthan, v. 2 of 3 or the Central and Western Rajput States of India. Project Gutenberg. ISBN 978-8174365798.
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