Bath

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Bath is a Jat Gotra in Punjab. It originated from Nagavansh.

History

Bath is an ancient clan still existing in village Rajewal/Kulewal near Samrala, Ludhiana district. Their coins also have been found with the legend Vata Svaka. The first name is of the clan Vata or Bata which is now written as Bath and the second name of course may be of the individual ruler. [1] The find spot of the coins also points to the Punjab source.[2]

Distribution in Punjab

Villages in Jalandhar district

Villages in Firozpur district

In Firozpur district the Bath population is 1,800. [3]

Villages in Bhatinda district

References

  1. John Allan, op. cit., p. CXXXIII, intro.
  2. Jats the Ancient Rulers (A clan study), Book by Bhim Singh Dahiya, IRS, First Edition 1980 Publisher: Sterling Publishers Pvt Ltd, AB/9 Safdarjang Enclave, New Delhi-110064, p.335
  3. History and study of the Jats. By Professor B.S Dhillon.ISBN-10: 1895603021 or ISBN-13: 978-1895603026. p. 127

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