JAGATA (BURHANPUR):- Bhai Jagata, a resident of Burhanpur, was a dedicated Sikh of the time of Guru Hargobind Sahib. He was a man of learning. He participated in the battles of Guru Sahib and fought bravely.
JAGATA (LAHORE):- Bhai Jagata, a resident of Lahore, was a Masand of the time of Guru Gobind Singh Sahib. When Masands became corrupt, Guru Sahib called all the Masands to Anandpur Sahib in 1698, to test their credentials. Bhai Jagata was found as a genuine Sikh. The corrupt Masands were punished. He was found a genuine person and was presented a Siropao by Guru Sahib.
(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)