The Johiyas are a social group native to the north-western part of the Indian subcontinent.

[1] Yet another theory connects the Admera sub-group of the Johiyas to the ancient Audumbaras.

[2] During 700-1200 CE, the Johiyas were among the dominant communities of north-eastern and north-western Rajasthan, along with various sub-groups of Rajputs.

[3] By the 15th century, they had accepted Islam, and claimed Rajput descent.

[4] During 18th and 19th century, the Muslim Johiya chieftains - who were vassals of Bikaner State, had ongoing tussle for the control of northeast Rajasthan (Hanumangarh) and northwest Haryana (Sirsa, Fatehabad, Rania and Hisar) with Bhatti, Ranghar Rajputs and Jat Sikh rulers of Patiala and Jind States.