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Dhotar (धोतर)  is a Muslim Jat clan found in Pakistan. Dhotar (धोतर) Jat tribe, almost entirely confined to Gujranwala. They are mostly Hindus, and claim to be descended from a Solar Race who emigrated from Hindustan or, according to another story, from Ghazni, some 20 generations back.

Distribution in Pakistan
Dhotar - The Dhotar are found mainly in Gujranwala District. They claim close connection with the Sekhon Jats.

According to 1911 census the Dhotar were the principal Muslim Jat clan in:


 * Gujrat District - Dhotar (1,355)
 * Gujranwala District - Dhotar (357)

Notable persons

 * 1) ↑ Jat History Dalip Singh Ahlawat/Parishisht-I, s.n. ध-71
 * 2) ↑ O.S.Tugania:Jat Samuday ke Pramukh Adhar Bindu,p.46,s.n. 1350
 * 3) ↑ A glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North-West Frontier Province By H.A. Rose Vol II/D