The above is confirmed from a later evidence. When during the 6th century AD the Arabs attacked Sindh there were tribes ruling or living in the area whose names were Samra, Bal, Sekh or Sekhon, Bhangoo, and Toor. Most historians interpreted Samra to be a Rajput surname and labelled these tribes as Sumer Rajputs and failed to recognise the typical Jat surnames. The Arab writers give these names (Irfan Habib the famous Indian historian has written a paper on this point ) which are undoubtedly the Jutt surnames prevelant even today. One more important point that comes out of the Arab writing about the Sindh invasion is that these tribes had religious and social life styles which bear no resemblance to Hinduism as it was known at that time. The practices and beliefs are patently Budhist. The surname Sekhon is derived from the Sekh or Sesh for these Scythian people as mentioned above. These writers also mention an interesting anecdote. A relative of the Khalifa in Baghdad became seriousely ill and the local physicians in Baghdad were unable to cure him. So it was advised that a physician be invited from newly conquered territory of Sindh. A Jat physician was brought to Baghdad who successfully treated the patient. Apparently, Jats were not just able farmers and warriors but men of learning as well.
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