Bhati (also spelled Bhatti) is a clan of Gurjars, Rajputs and Jats found in India and Pakistan. The Bhati Rajputs (also known as Bargala) claim Chandravanshi origin. Bhati Rajputs ruled Jaisalmer in the 12th century. These people were camel riders, warriors and fond of cattle theft and hunting. Being located deep in the desert, Jaisalmer escaped direct Muslim conquest during the Muslim expansion in India but were eventually defeated by the Muslims nonetheless.