6.3 The Jats

6.3 The Jats

• Peasant-agrarian community of the Delhi-Agra-Mathura region who rose in rebellion against oppressive Mughal (especially Aurangzeb-era) revenue policies and religious persecution.
• Gokula (Gokla) — led an early major Jat uprising near Mathura against Aurangzeb (1669 CE) — suppressed, Gokula executed.
• Raja Ram Jat and later Churaman continued Jat resistance/plundering activities in the Agra-Mathura region into the early 18th century.
• Badan Singh and his adopted son/successor Suraj Mal (mid-18th century) consolidated a proper independent Jat Kingdom of Bharatpur — Suraj Mal (r. c. 1755–1763 CE) is considered the greatest Jat ruler, an able administrator and military leader, sometimes called the "Plato of the Jat tribe" by historian Jadunath Sarkar; built the strong Bharatpur Fort and Deeg Palace.
• The Jat kingdom became a significant regional power in the Delhi-Agra region during the decline of Mughal authority.

Key Facts / Quick Revision Points — Jats

• Gokula — early Jat rebel leader vs Aurangzeb (1669).
• Churaman, Badan Singh — consolidated Jat power near Agra/Mathura.
• Suraj Mal — greatest Jat ruler; Bharatpur Kingdom; Bharatpur Fort, Deeg Palace.