Kathia
The Kathia is a Jat Muslim tribe of Pakistani Punjab. Many leaders of Kathia tribe were main participants in the Indian Rebellion of 1857 led by Rai Ahmad Khan Kharal.[1]
| Kathia | |
|---|---|
| Jāti | Jat |
| Religions |  Islam |
| Languages | Punjabi |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Region | Punjab |
| Ethnicity | Punjabi |
| Family names | yes |
Present Circumstances
Today, they are mainly scattered around bank of River Ravi and Chenab. Here they are politically active and contest on different seats of National and Provincial Assemblies.[2][3][4] Even today their main source of income depends on agricultural and cattle farming and are regarded as respectable Zamindars of their areas.
References
- Gugera Movement and Kathia's Participation. "Gugera Movement and Kathia's Participation" (PDF). Punjab University.
- Chaudhry, Fahad (2018-05-17). "Another exodus from PML-N as Punjab lawmakers join PTI". DAWN.COM.
- "Mehr Irshad Hussain Kathia - Profile, Political Career & Election History". UrduPoint.
- "Mian M Asif Kathia". Urdupoint.
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