Dhandla

The Dhandla are a Seraiki speaking Jat tribe, found in the Punjab province of Pakistan.^[1]

History and origin

The tribe claims descent from Dhandla, a ((Bhatti))Rajput, who is said to have come from Jaisalmer to Multan, where he converted to Islam. According to some traditions, the Dhandla are a clan of the Bhatti Rajput tribe. ^[1]

Distribution

They are found mainly in Bhakkar District and Rajanpur District.

In Rajanpur District, their main villages are Basti Dhandla and Raqba Dhandla. In Bhakkar District, their main villages are Basti Jamal, Mitho Bindu, Bharmi Nawab, bharmi Charagh and Gadola.

References

1. ^ ^{a b} A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab by H. A Rose page 103