Bhachar

The Bachar are a Muslim Rajput tribe, found in Punjab, Pakistan. According to the Census of India, they numbered approximately 2,000.

Locality

They are found in the South East border of the Mianwali District. Their chief village is Wan Bhachran.

History & Origin

The Bachhars are Khokhar Rajputs. They state that their original home was in the Gujrat District, whence they moved, first to Buggi Bhooki near Girot in Sargodha District, and later to their present site, which was chosen on account of the "wan" or large well said to be built by the Emperor Sher Shah Suri. These wells were placed at intervels of AbOUT a day's march apart on the road from Gujrat to Bannu and the North West Frontier Province.

The name "Bachhar" seems to have been a form of endearment applied to them by some forgotten Pir.

Their circumstances have been much changed of late, owing to their discovery that the soil of "thai" was most suitable for the cultivation of gram : they are now very well-off. In appearance and general characteristics they resemble the people of the Khushab District.

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