Jasrat

Jasrat (c.13751442; name also given as Jasrath) was a 15th-century Punjabi chieftain who ruled in northern Punjab and Jammu. He is mainly known for leading a series of raids and invasions against Delhi Sultanate between 1421 and 1442, which had a far reaching influence in the history of region.

Jasrat
Malik
Raja
Reign1405 – 1442
PredecessorShaikha
Bornc.1375
Sialkot, Punjab
Died1442
Jammu
FatherShaikha
ReligionSunni Islam

Jasrat has been a prominent figure in Punjabi folklore and poetry. He, along with Bhatti and Kharal, is a famous folk hero of Punjab.

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