Decended from : Belarusians. Branches : None. Religious : Islam & Sikhism. Surnames : Hanjrah. Hanjrah (also spelt Hinjra) in a clan of jatt found in pakistan and Northern Indian state of Punjab. Raja Jagnath was the younger son of Raja Giyal, the conqueror of Makhiala. Raja Giyal was the son of Raja Mal, the ruler of Malot fort in Chakwal, originally hailing from Raja Dalip of Delhi. Raja Jagdish
married many wives and had many sons, who founded various subtribes and clans. His youngest son, Hanjra conquered Silapath. Hanjras tribe eventually settled in punjab and remained as Jagirdars and a powerful tribe in the area. After the partition of India Hindu & sikh Hanjrah jatts moved to eastern Punjab (comprising today,s state of punjab "Ind" Haryana and Himachal pardesh). While the Muslim Hanjrah jatt migrated to Pakistan. Hanjrahs own large sweths of land in western Punjab and are generally considered to be one of the most richest, Educated, Telented and powerful jatts. Hanjrahs hold a proud heritage of being among the most sought after clans during marital affairs, due to their strong lineage. They are known for their intelligence and looks. There are a significant number of Hanjras in Pakistan in the area around Sialkot district, Jang, Chiniot in the late 19th century many of Hanjrahs settled around Jhang, Chiniot and Faisal abad after the establishment of an irrigation system. Hanjrahs in eastern Punjab in India are predominantly Sikh. The Hanjrah in Pakistan are predominantly Muslims. Hanjrahs in Gujranwala, Gujrat, Qasoor, Hafizabad, Faisalabad, Haroonabad, Muzafargarh, Lahore, Qila Shekhupura and Chinyot districts.
