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 Akbar Khan 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 Akbar Khan was living in Jatli, an old saint named Baba Chupu approached him to get some food and horse for his transportation. Akbar Khan very generously full filled his wishes by providing him food and horse. Upon his departure, the Baba Chupu prayed for Akbar Khan 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 Akbar's 5th to 8th generation are living in Jatli and else where. To date Akbar'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.
Akbar Khan also brought his cousin Mohabat Khan with him whose generation is known as "Motiah". Akbar Khan also brought his servants with him whose offspring's are now living in Jatli around Akbar's home. Another generation which is called "Chaharmia" is also living in Jatli,who are basically the predecessors from the sister relation of Akbar Khan 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".
The village had a strong contribution of manpower in WWI, with Hony Capt. Muhammad Khan as the first JCO in Royal Indian Army. By the time of partition in 1947, the village had produced at least 11 Commissioned officers in Royal Indian / Pakistan Army. Notable amongst these were Maj Habeeb (Martyred in war of 65 in Barki sector), Brigadier (R) Muhammad Zahid (SJ at bar), Capt Muhammad Saleem (Martyred 1971 war in East Pakistan and LT Colonel Naghman Gul.
The village has remained relatively more developed from beginning and has 100% literacy rate since 1968.
