- Bhattiana
Bhattiana is a tract of land lying in the region of the Indian states of
Haryana and Punjab.Origin of name
This geographical area derives its name from the clan of
Bhati s, who areRajput s. The Battiana territories, traditionally controlled by the Bhatis, covered a part of modern Haryana and Punjab, and extended up toBikaner ,Rajasthan .History
The region was devastated during the (late-14th century) invasion of the north-western parts of the
Indian subcontinent byTimur . Thereafter, the regions fell under the control of the different rulers, including the Mughals, and with the weakening of the Mughals, became a part of theBritish Raj from mid-19th century. Currently, these regions are the parts of theRepublic of India .
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