Jatli
| Jatli | |
|---|---|
| Town and Chief town of UC Jatli | |
| Coordinates: 33°12′15.85″N 73°6′28.34″E / 33.2044028°N 73.1078722°E | |
| Country |
 Pakistan |
| Region | Punjab |
| District | Rawalpindi |
| Tehsil | Gujarkhan |
| Time zone | PST (UTC+5) |
Jatli (Urdu: جاتلى) is a town in Gujar Khan Tehsil, Punjab, Pakistan. Jatli is also chief town of Union Council Jatli which is an administrative subdivision of the Tehsil.[1]
History
The foundation of Jatli was laid by a person named Jatal. It was later awarded to Rai Dalla as a gift for his bravery. After then Raja Maher Muhammad took the possession of this land.[2]
Generation of Jatli
Jatli was initially discovered by Rajput Thathals who migrated here from Jhelum surroundings. These people belonged to Raja Thathu's family, younger son of Raja Soran Singh. They were expelled from their native place by Sikhs during Mughal regime. One of Raja Thathu's offspring namely Baba Maher Muhmmad came to Jatli in 18th century and made his home at a central spot under a big pepal tree. There is a myth that while Baba Maher Muhmmad was living in Jatli, an old saint named Baba Chupu approached him to get some food and horse for his transportation. Baba Maher Muhmmad very generously full filled his wishes by providing him food and horse. Upon his departure, the Baba Chupu prayed for Baba Maher Muhmmad and told him that because of his generosity 7 of his generations will remain happy and prosper in Jatli. The old saint left his walking stick in Akbar's yard by burying it into the ground. Currently Maher's 5th to 8th generation are living in Jatli and else where. To date Maher's yard where the old saint left his stick is seen as a sacred location where locals come every Thursday to burn diyas and make wishes.
Baba Maher Muhmmad also brought his cousin Mohabat Khan with him whose generation is known as "Motiah". Baba Maher Muhmmad also brought his servants with him whose offspring's are now living in Jatli around Maher's home. Another generation which is called "Chaharmia" is also living in Jatli,who are basically the predecessors from the sister relation of Baba Maher and Mohabat khan who were given due respect and share due to as they were from their sisters blood. They were always given fourth part of the crops and this lately defined their sub cast as to know their eldest family member "Chaharmia". MNNN
