Wattoo (surname)

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Wattoo
Jāti Rajput
Religions Star and Crescent.svg Islam
Languages Punjabi
Country Pakistan
Region Punjab
Ethnicity Punjabi
Family namesyes

Wattoo is a Punjabi Muslim clan, originating from the Bhatti Rajputs mainly residing in Punjab, Pakistan. [1] [2]

Notable people

with the surname Wattoo include:

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References

  1. Jaffrelot, Christophe (28 September 2004). A History of Pakistan and Its Origins. Anthem Press. p. 204. ISBN   978-1-84331-149-2.
  2. Biographical Encyclopedia of Pakistan (Wattoo Rajput) (pages 335, 813). 1960.
  3. "2008 election result - Manzoor Wattoo shown as winner from Okara-IV seat (scroll down to page 64 of 380)" (PDF). Election Commission of Pakistan website. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2023.