Jajja

The Jajja are a group of Jats found in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

History and origin

Jajja was one of the kings of Kashmir (748-751 AD). According to some historians his ruling period extended between 782-785 AD. He was the brother in law of King Jayapida. He usurped the throne of Kashmir from Jayapida in 748 AD. In a fierce contest near Suskaletra in the Kashmir valley, Jajja was vanquished and slain after having had the possession of the land for three years.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

His descendants are known as Jajjas. They bear the surname of Jajja proudly after the name of their forefather Jajja. There are twelve villages of Jajja's in District Sialkot of Pakistan and one village named Jajja Kalan in India. All are descendants of Jajja who moved from Kashmir.

References

  1. ^ Kalhana's Rajatarangini:A chronicle of the Kings of Kashmir by Kalhana page 94, 136, 169
  2. ^ Encyclopaedia of Untouchables: Ancient Medieval And Modern by Raj Kumar page 40, 142, 147,148, 386
  3. ^ Volume 2 Appendix THE KARKOTA DYNASTY
  4. ^ A Comprehensive History of India Pt. 1. A.D. 300-985
  5. ^ Asiatick researchers,or, Transactions of the society instituted..., Volume 15 by Asiatick Society (Calcutta, India)Page 54,81,
  6. ^ Culture and Political History of Kashmir: Ancient Kashmir, Medieval Kashmir by P.N.K Bazmi Page 118, 136, 221
  7. ^ History of The Chamar Dynasty: (From 6th Century A.D. to 12th Century A. D. by Raj Kumar Page 91, 106)
  8. ^ Indian Kavya Literature, Volume 4 by A. K. Warder Page 467
  9. ^ Introduction, Books 1-7 by Sir Aurel Stein Page 94, 136, 159, 163, 169, 173
  10. ^ Kings of Kashmira, Volume 3 by Suka, Srivara, Prajabhatta, Jonaraja Page 89, 92, 97
  11. ^ Stories from Rajatarangini: Tales of Kashmir by Devika Rangachari Page 77, 78