Mian (Urdu: میاں ) is a family name and a title of nobility used in India and Punjab, Pakistan. It is also a hereditary title for a group of Rajput clans from the Hill states of India including Himanchal Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir. Mian are predominantly from the ruling members and leaders of the Arain tribe. Other titles used by Arain tribe include Chaudhry and Mehr. Urdu ( , , trans. ... Nobility is a traditional hereditary status (see hereditary titles) that exists today in many countries (mainly present or former monarchies). ... This article is about the Pakistani province. ... The Arain (Urdu: آرائین) are an agricultural[1] caste[2] settled mainly in the Punjab[3][4] (Pakistan and India), with significant numbers also in the Sindh[5] (Pakistan). ... The Arain (Urdu: آرائین) are an agricultural[1] caste[2] settled mainly in the Punjab[3][4] (Pakistan and India), with significant numbers also in the Sindh[5] (Pakistan). ... Ibrahim Chaudhry (Urdu: چوہدری) is a title typically indicating the ownership of ancestral land found in South Asia especially in the Punjab region. ... Mehr or Meher can mean several things: Mehr or Meher (in Persian: مهر) means sun and love. ...

It can be used to mean a variety of men in notable positions, including Sardar, or more informally for an owner, or a respectable and honorable man or husband. Mostly used by Arains, it is also used by some Chinioti Shaikhs and Kashmiris. Mian Nawaz Sharif, former Pakistani Prime Minister is a Kashmiri. For other uses, see Sardar (disambiguation). ... Chiniot (Urdu: چنیوٹ) is located in Punjab, Pakistan. ... Shaikh (Arabic: شيخ ),(also rendered as Sheik, Shaykh or Sheikh) is a word in the Arabic language meaning elder of tribe, lord or a revered old man. ... For other uses, see Kashmiri (disambiguation) Kashmiri is a Dardic language spoken primarily in Kashmir, an Asian region now split between India, Pakistan and China. ... Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (Urdu: میاں محمد نواز شریف ) (born December 10, 1949 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan)[1] is a Pakistani politician. ... A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. ... For other uses, see Kashmiri (disambiguation) Kashmiri is a Dardic language spoken primarily in Kashmir, an Asian region now split between India, Pakistan and China. ...

Arains from Lahore include the famous Mian Arains of Bhaati Gate, Mozang Chungi, Ichra, Sanda, Mughalpura, Baghbanpura, Singhpura, Dharampura, Jalandhar,and Qila Gujjar Singh at Lahore. Mozang Chungi is an area in Lahore, Pakistan. ... Sanda Sanda - Eurovision Song Contest 2004 Sanda LadoÅŸi Sanda LadoÅŸi (born 2nd January 1970) whose stage name is Sanda, is a famous Romanian singer. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... This article is about the city in India. ...   (Urdu: لاہور, Punjabi: لہور, pronounced ) is the capital of the Punjab and is the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. ...

The Mian are 100 percent Muslim. The original Mian's are said to be from Lebanon and Palestine. When a boat of Muslims was taken over by the Hindus, Muhammad bin Qasim sent a messenger who did not come back. So Muhammad bin Qasim sent an army to India. With him came a warrior with the last name of Mian. Due to this, India was inrule from the Muslims for hundreds of years. The Mian's from Lebanon and Palestine settled in India and mixed with the locals.^[1]

Quote "The Mian a superior class of Hill Rajputs, from ancient times till the early part of the 19th century.."^[2] It can be used to mean a variety of men in notable positions, including Sardar, or more informally for an owner, respectable and honorable man and husband. For other uses, see Sardar (disambiguation). ...

Mian is also used by Arains. It is also used by some Chinioti Punjabi Shaikhs from the Khatri clans and Kashmiris from Lohar and Kashmiri Pundit descent. For example Mian Nawaz Sharif, former Pakistani Prime Minister is a Kashmiri. The Arain (Urdu: آرائین) are an agricultural[1] caste[2] settled mainly in the Punjab[3][4] (Pakistan and India), with significant numbers also in the Sindh[5] (Pakistan). ... Chiniot (Urdu: چنیوٹ) is located in Punjab, Pakistan. ... Sheikh (Arabic: شيخ ), meaning elder of a tribe, lord, revered old man, or Islamic scholar. ... A Khatri is not a Kshatriya and never was one. ... For other uses, see Kashmiri (disambiguation) Kashmiri is a Dardic language spoken primarily in Kashmir, an Asian region now split between India, Pakistan and China. ... A caste found in Northern India who are traditionally Blacksmiths. ... Original Kashmiri Pandit (Hindi: ) refers to a person who belongs to a sect of Hindu Pandits who originate from the Kashmir region. ... Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif (Urdu: میاں محمد نواز شریف ) (born December 10, 1949 in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan)[1] is a Pakistani politician. ... A prime minister is the most senior minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government in a parliamentary system. ... For other uses, see Kashmiri (disambiguation) Kashmiri is a Dardic language spoken primarily in Kashmir, an Asian region now split between India, Pakistan and China. ...

Mian Family

The Mian family is a Pakistani noble family. It has enjoyed a prominent role in Punjabi and Pakistani politics since the days of the Mughal Empire. On record this family is the only one which officially received Royal title of Mian from Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan for their prominent contributions in the region. This family is also popularly known as the Mian Family Baghbanpura in Pakistan. Mian family of Baghbanpura is a Pakistani noble family. ... Look up Family in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... This article is about the geographical region. ... For other uses, see Politics (disambiguation). ... Capital Delhi / Agra Language(s) Persian (initially also Chagatai, Turkish; later also Urdu) Government Monarchy Emperor  - 1526-1530 Babur  - 1530–1539 and after restoration 1555–1556 Humayun  - 1556–1605 Akbar  - 1605–1627 Jahangir  - 1628–1658 Shah Jahan  - 1659–1707 Aurangzeb History  - Established April 21, 1526  - Ended September 21, 1857 Area... Shahabuddin Mohammed Shah Jahan (also spelled Shah Jehan, Shahjehan. ... Mian family of Baghbanpura is a Pakistani noble family. ...

This family also had prominent role during British Raj (1857-1947), organizing All India Muslim League in 1906, establishment of All India Muslim league in Punjab (1906-7), Muslim League of Women and independence of Pakistan (1947). Anthem God Save The King The British Indian Empire, 1909 Capital Calcutta (1858 - 1912) New Delhi (1912 - 1947) Language(s) Hindustani, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India  - 1858-1901 Victoria¹  - 1901-1910 Edward VII  - 1910-1936 George V  - 1936 Edward VIII  - 1936-1947 George VI Viceroy²  - 1858... Muhammed Ali Jinnah, the Great Leader of the Muslim League The All India Muslim League was a political party in British India was the driving force behind the creation of a Muslim state on the Indian subcontinent. ...

Another identity of this particular family is Shalimar Gardens in Lahore. They originally owned the land near Baghbanpura on which the Shalimar Gardens were built. The land was handed to the Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, and in return custodianship of the Gardens was granted to the family. The Mian family ceased to be custodians of the site in 1962, after opposing the imposition of martial law in Pakistan by General Ayub Khan. The Shalimar Gardens (Urdu: شالیمار باغ), sometimes written Shalamar Gardens, were built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Lahore, modern day Pakistan. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... The Shalimar Gardens (Urdu: شالیمار باغ), sometimes written Shalamar Gardens, were built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in Lahore, modern day Pakistan. ... Shahabuddin Mohammed Shah Jahan (also spelled Shah Jehan, Shahjehan. ... Look up Custodian in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Year 1962 (MCMLXII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1962 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... This article is about a Pakistani military officer. ...

See also

• Punjabi Muslim tribes from Hindu Lineage
• Kashmiri Muslim tribes from Hindu Lineage
• Mian Family Baghbanpura

Kashmiri Kinship and descent is one of the major concepts of Kashmiri cultural anthropology. ... Mian family of Baghbanpura is a Pakistani noble family. ...

External links

• Princely States - in Glossary and certain Princely states
• Mian family website
• Mian Ji

Famous Mian

• Mian Muhammad Yusaf (Received royal title of Mian from Emperor Shah Jahan)
• Nawab Mian Muhammad Fazil (Received royal title of Nawab from Emperor Aurangzeb)
• Mian Qadir Buksh Nadir, (Artillery Commander, wrote "Muftah-ul-Qila" Persian text book on science of gunnery in 18th century)
• Justice Mian Shah Din (1868-1918) - First Muslim Judge in British India.
• Sir Mian Muhammad Shafi (1869-1932) - Member of Viceroy's Executive Council.
• Justice Sir Mian Abdur Rasheed - First Chief Justice of Pakistan (1947).
• Mian Tufail Mohammad former Amir Jama´t Islami
• Tansen
• Ibrahim Samee Mian - Future leader of Arain tribe and prominent and influential speaker among his peers. If ever have a chance, then go and meet him and your life will be changed.^[3]

Shahabuddin Mohammed Shah Jahan (also spelled Shah Jehan, Shahjehan. ... Aurangzeb (Persian: (full title Al-Sultan al-Azam wal Khaqan al-Mukarram Abdul Muzaffar Muhiuddin Muhammad Aurangzeb Bahadur Alamgir I, Padshah Ghazi) (November 3, 1618 – March 3, 1707), also known by his chosen Imperial title Alamgir I (Conqueror of the Universe) (Persian: ), was the ruler of the Mughal Empire from... Mian Shah Din was born at Lahore in 1868. ... Sir Mian Mohammad Shafi [Muhammad Shafi] was born at Baghbanpur near Lahore on 10 March, 1869; his father Mian Muhammad Nizan Din belongs to an aristocratic Family, well known as Mian Family. ... Sir Abdul Rashid the first Chief Justice of Pakistan was born on 29 June 1889. ... Tansen (possibly imaginary likeness created much later) Miyan Tansen (1493 or 1506 – 1586 or 1589) is considered among the greatest composer musicians in Hindustani classical music. ...

Ref list

Sir Denzil Charles Jelf Ibbetson (1847–1908), was an administrator in British India and an author. ... Sir Edward Douglas Maclagan (1864-1952) was an administrator in British India. ...

External links

• Princely States - Glossary and certain Princely states
• Mian family website
• Mian Ji