Chahal (JAT)

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Chahal is a gotra (clan) of the warrior jat tribe.

Jogi Pir who is said to be the guru (preceptor) of Chahal jats. It is said that during the times of Mughal rule, Jogi Pir fought with the forces of Mughal rulers. During the battle, his head was chopped off, but his headless body kept on fighting until it fell down dead in this village (Bhopal). The people were deeply touched by the sacrifice of Jogi Pir and got a smadh constructed here. There is now one in every Chahal village.

Another story also says that once a few persons were going to some place for business purpose, and night befell them. They stayed under a grove of trees in the premises of the smadh. They felt pangs of thirst at night, but there was no source of water where from they could quench their thirst . A heavenly voice which was believed to be that of Jogi Pir was heard: “ why do you die of thirst? Pick out abrick from the pond and take water”. They did likewise, found water from underneath the brick they picked up and thus they quenched their thirst.

A fair is held here twice annually for three days on Bhadon 28 (August-September)and Chet 16 (march- April) at the smadhof Jogi Pir. It is attended by both Hindusand Sikhs, Chahal Jats in particular in large number. The people pay their obeisance at the smadh, especially after the birth of a son or the solemnization of marriage. Earth is also scooped one of the tank by the people for involking the blessings of Jogi Pir.

Tajinder Singh Chahal is also noted as a courageous Sikh Warrior of the late 19th-Century. He and his loyal trust worthy clan of Surme Brother's were noted for much valor and honor on the battlefields of Punjab and abroad.