| Jat Clan: Tulla | |
| Distribution | Punjab (Pakistan) |
| Descended from: | Uzbeks |
| Branches: | None |
| Religion | Islam |
| Languages | Punjabi |
| Surnames: | Tulla |
The Tulla are a gotra (clan) of Muslim Jats found mainly in Sargodha Districtin Punjab Pakistan.[1]
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According to their traditions, they are, in fact, a sept of the Gondal Jat tribe. They say, their ancestor being childless vowed that if he had a son he would give his weight in gold and silver to the poor. His son was so weighed and was give the nickname Tula, from the Punjabi word tolna, which, means to weigh.[2]
Their principal settlement is the village of Mahmud Tulla in the Sahiwal Tehsil of Sargodha District. Jalpana in Shahpur Tehsil is also an important village. They are also found in Sahiwal District, mainly in Chichawatni.