Nathot

Nathot is a village in Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated about 68 km from Jhelum and near Chakwal border. It has a population of approximately 3200.

The language spoken in the village is Punjabi. Most people make a living from farming, cattle, and particularly from growing wheat. However number of People working abroad specially Middle east has increased in last few years. The army is second most favourite job for residents. Almost every family has at least one person serving in Army.

According to the local legends and oral traditions, the old man who helped the young man from Nakka Khalaspur was named "Baba Natha". He was a respected and wise elder from the nearby village of Padhrala. The village of Nathot was named after him, as a tribute to his kindness and guidance. Over time, the name "Natha" evolved into "Nathot", which is the name of the village today. Baba Natha is still remembered and revered by the people of Nathot as a symbol of wisdom, compassion, and community.

According to local historical accounts and oral traditions, the young man from Nakka Khalaspur arrived in the area now known as Nathot in the year 1750 CE. This was during the reign of the Mughal Empire in India, and the Sikh Confederacy was also rising to power in the region.

It's worth noting that the exact date may not be precisely known, as historical records from that time period may be limited or passed down through oral tradition. However, 1750 CE is widely accepted as the approximate time when the young man arrived and founded the village of Nathot.

According to legend, the village was started when a young man from Nakka Khalaspur was in search of his lost camels. During his stay near Old Graveyard met with an old man from Padhrala (a nearby village) who was beaten by Sikhs for unknown reason. The young man helped Old man and saved him from Sikhs.

The old man then thanked him and asked him the reason for his visit to the area. The young man told him that he is searching for his camels. The old man who knows the area very well helped him to find his camels. This was the start of relation and further visits to each other. The young man then married the daughter of the old man and build their first home in the centre of the village exactly near the grand mosque. He is considered as the first resident or foundation layer of the village.