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The Punjabi people (Punjabi: ਪੰਜਾਬੀ, پنجابی, also Panjabi people) are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group from South Asia. They originate from the Punjab region, which has been host to some of the oldest civilizations in the world including one of the world's first and oldest civilizations, The Indus Valley Civilization. The Punjabi identity is primarily cultural, ethnic and linguistic, with Punjabis being those whose first language is Punjabi, an Indo-Aryan tongue. In recent times, however, the definition has been broadened to include also emigrants of Punjabi descent who maintain Punjabi cultural traditions, even when they no longer speak the language. Punjabi (also Panjabi; in GurmukhÄ«, PanjÄbÄ« in ShÄhmukhÄ«) is the language of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. ... Hindi (DevanÄgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA: ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... Urdu ( , , trans. ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... Sikhism (IPA: or ; Punjabi: , , IPA: ), founded on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and nine successive gurus in fifteenth century Northern India, is the fifth-largest religion in the world. ... Hinduism is a religious tradition[1] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... Topics in Christianity Movements Â· Denominations Â· Other religions Ecumenism Â· Preaching Â· Prayer Music Â· Liturgy Â· Calendar Symbols Â· Art Â· Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul Â· Church Fathers Constantine Â· Athanasius Â· Augustine Anselm Â· Aquinas Â· Palamas Â· Luther Calvin Â· Wesley Arius Â· Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury Â· Catholic Pope Coptic Pope Â· Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box: Christianity is... Jain and Jaina redirect here. ... The Indo-Aryans are a wide collection of peoples united by their common status as speakers of the Indo-Aryan (Indic/Indian) branch of the family of Indo-European and Indo-Iranian languages. ... Sindhi refers to an ethnic group of people originating in Sindh which is part of present day Pakistan. ... Language(s) Gujarati Religion(s) Hinduism, Islam, Zoroastrianism (see Parsis), Jainism, Christianity Gujarati people (Gujarati: àª—à«àªœàª°àª¾àª¤à«€ àª²à«‹àª•à«‹ GujÇŽrÄtÄ« loko), or Gujaratis, is an umbrella term used to describe traditionally Gujarati-speaking peoples who can trace their ancestry to the Gujarat region in India. ... The Dogras are a Northern Indo-Aryan ethnic group in South Asia. ... Hindko is an ancient language spoken in the Indian subcontinent. ... The Seraikis (also spelt as Saraikis) are a people in the southern areas of Pakistani Punjab. ... Languages Romani, languages of native region Religions Christianity, Islam Related ethnic groups South Asians (Desi) The Romani people (as a noun, singular Rom, plural Roma; sometimes Rrom, Rroma) or Romanies are an ethnic group living in many communities all over the world. ... Punjabi redirects here. ... The Indo-Aryans are a wide collection of peoples united by their common status as speakers of the Indo-Aryan (Indic/Indian) branch of the family of Indo-European and Indo-Iranian languages. ... Map of South Asia (see note on Kashmir). ... This article is about the geographical region. ... Excavated ruins of Mohenjo-daro. ... The word culture, from the Latin colo, -ere, with its root meaning to cultivate, generally refers to patterns of human activity and the symbolic structures that give such activity significance. ... Broadly conceived, linguistics is the study of human language, and a linguist is someone who engages in this study. ... Punjabi redirects here. ... The Indo-Aryan languages form a subgroup of the Indo-Iranian languages, which belong to the Indo-European family of languages. ...

Punjabis are found primarily in the Punjab provinces of Pakistan and Northern India which was divided between the two nations at independence from Britain. In Pakistan, Punjabis comprise the largest ethnic group at roughly 44% of the total population and reside predominantly in the province of Punjab. In India, Punjabi-speaking people can be found across the greater Punjab region which now comprises the states of Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Delhi and the Union Territory of Chandigarh. Besides these, large communities are also found in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir and the states of Rajasthan, Uttaranchal and Uttar Pradesh. Dark green region marks the approximate extent of northern India while the regions marked as light green lies within the sphere of north Indian influence. ... This article is about the Pakistani province. ... , This article is about the Indian state of Punjab. ... For the town in Hoshiarpur district, see Hariana. ... , Himachal Pradesh (Hindi: à¤¹à¤¿à¤®à¤¾à¤šà¤² à¤ªà¥à¤°à¤¦à¥‡à¤¶, IPA: ) is a state in the north-west of India. ... , For other uses, see Delhi (disambiguation). ... A Union Territory is an administrative division of India. ... , Chandigarh (Punjabi: , Hindi: , pronunciation: ) also called The City Beautiful , is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states: Punjab and Haryana. ... Jammu (Hindi: à¤œà¤®à¥à¤®à¥‚, Urdu: Ø¬Ù…ÙˆÚº) is one of the three regions comprising the disputed state of Jammu and Kashmir. ... This article is about the area administered by India. ... , RÄjasthÄn (DevanÄgarÄ«: à¤°à¤¾à¤œà¤¸à¥à¤¥à¤¾à¤¨, IPA: ) is the largest state of the Republic of India in terms of area. ... Uttaranchal (Hindi: à¤‰à¤¤à¥à¤¤à¤°à¤¾à¤‚à¤šà¤²) became the 27th state of the Republic of India on November 9, 2000. ... , Uttar Pradesh (Hindi: , Urdu: , IPA: , translation: Northern Province), [often referred to as U.P.], located in central-south Asia and northern India, is the most populous and fifth largest state in the Republic of India. ...

Punjabis are ethno-linguistically and culturally related to the other Indo-Aryan peoples of South Asia. There are an estimated 120 million Punjabis around the world.

History

The exact point at which the Punjabis formed a distinct ethnic group remains speculative. The region having been the site of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization centred at Harappa became a centre of early civilization from around 3300 BCE. Numerous invaders including the Persians, Scythians, Greeks, various Central Asians, Arabs, Afghans, and the British have all invaded and ruled the region, giving the Punjab a unique culture as the gateway to South Asia. An early Indo-Aryan-speaking people conquered the region and imparted their language and merged with the local population that some speculate as having been either an Indic language (a hypothesized parent family) or Aryan-speaking group, but this also remains speculative since the Indus script remains undeciphered. The Indo-Aryans are believed to have arrived in the region between 2000 and 1250 BCE and eventually disseminated their languages throughout South Asia. Excavated ruins of Mohenjo-daro. ... Location of Harappa in the Indus Valley. ... BCE redirects here. ... This article is about the Persian people, an ethnic group found mainly in Iran. ... The Scythians (, also ) or Scyths ([1]; from Greek ), a nation of horse-riding nomadic pastoralists who spoke an Iranian language[2], dominated the Pontic steppe throughout Classical Antiquity. ... Map of Central Asia showing three sets of possible boundaries for the region Central Asia located as a region of the world Central Asia is a vast landlocked region of Asia. ... For other uses, see Arab (disambiguation). ... Ethnic groups of Afghanistan (1980 map) 42% Pashtun 27% Tajik 9% Hazara 9% Uzbek 3% Turkmen 2% Baloch Languages of Afghanistan (1980 map) 50% Dari dialect of Persian 35% Pashto 8% Uzbek 3% Turkmen 2% Baloch The Demographics of Afghanistan are ethnically and linguistically mixed. ... Map of South Asia (see note on Kashmir). ... The Indo-Aryan languages form a subgroup of the Indo-Iranian languages, which belong to the Indo-European family of languages. ... The Indo-Aryan languages form a subgroup of the Indo-Iranian languages, thus belonging to the Indo-European family of languages. ... Proto-Indo-European Indo-European studies The Indo-European languages include some 443 (SIL estimate) languages and dialects spoken by about three billion people, including most of the major language families of Europe and western Asia, which belong to a single superfamily. ... An Indus Valley seal with the seated figure termed pashupati. ... BCE redirects here. ...

An early Vedic civilization is believed to have emerged in the region and helped shape many aspects of northern Indian culture. Over time, the Greater Punjab region fragmented as various Eurasian invaders conquered sections of the region with the west (Pakistan) bearing the brunt of most invasions. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (584x754, 75 KB) als â€žPriesterkÃ¶nigâ€œ gedeutete Steinfigur der Indus-Kultur aus Mohenjo-daro (Pakistan) Quelle: [1] Fotograf: Mamoon Mengal File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Indus... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (584x754, 75 KB) als â€žPriesterkÃ¶nigâ€œ gedeutete Steinfigur der Indus-Kultur aus Mohenjo-daro (Pakistan) Quelle: [1] Fotograf: Mamoon Mengal File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): Indus... The term Indus Valley Tradition is used to refer to the cultures of the Indus and Ghaggar-Hakra rivers, stretching from the Neolithic Mehrgarh period down to the Iron Age or Indo-Gangetic Tradition. ... Mohenjo-daro (literally, mound of the dead), like Harappa, was a city of the Indus Valley civilization. ... Ajrak Sindhi Ajruk Ajrak is the name of shawls and tiles in Sind, Pakistan. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Eurasian nomads are a large group of peoples of the steppes of Central Asia, Mongolia and Eastern Europe (Pontic steppe). ...

Various religious influences shaped the region and people as Buddhism emerged as an important faith in the region, due to the efforts of Ashoka, along with early Hinduism. Ultimately, two later religions largely supplanted both of these earlier faiths, Sikhism in Punjab (India) and Islam in Pakistan. After arrival of Muslims many people converted in western regions to Islam following the invasion of Arabs in 711 CE (see Muhammad bin Qasim) and Turkic tribes in the 11th century and much of the population converted. The role of Sufism is cited by Muslims in this regard. Memons are Sunni Hanafi Muslims, and they originated when a group of Hindus from Sindh belonging to the Kshatriya Lohana caste converted to Islam by Sufi missionaries of the Qadiri order. Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 424 KB) Summary M. Robichaud, taken by author in July 2004 in Taxila, Pakistan. ... Image File history File linksMetadata Download high resolution version (1024x768, 424 KB) Summary M. Robichaud, taken by author in July 2004 in Taxila, Pakistan. ... A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a specific site (such as a forest, mountain, lake, desert, monument, building, complex, or city) that has been nominated and confirmed for inclusion on the list maintained by the international World Heritage Programme administered by the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, composed of 21 State... A statue of the Sakyamuni Buddha in Tawang Gompa, India. ... Allegiance: Magadhan Empire Rank: Emperor Succeeded by: Dasaratha Maurya Reign: 273 BC-232 BC Place of birth: Pataliputra, India Battles/Wars Kalinga War Emperor Ashoka the Great (Devanagari: à¤…à¤¶à¥‹à¤•(:); IAST transliteration: , pronunciation: ) (304 BCâ€“232 BC) (Imperial Title:Devanampiya Piyadassi ie He who is the beloved of the Gods who, in... Hinduism is a religious tradition[1] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... Sikhism (IPA: or ; Punjabi: , , IPA: ), founded on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and nine successive gurus in fifteenth century Northern India, is the fifth-largest religion in the world. ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... See also: phone number 711. ... BCE redirects here. ... Muhammad bin Qasim Al-Thaqafi (Arabic: Ù…ØÙ…Ø¯ Ø¨Ù† Ù‚Ø§Ø³Ù…) (c. ... This article is about the various peoples speaking one of the Turkic languages. ... Sufism is a mystic tradition within Islam that encompasses a diverse range of beliefs and practices dedicated to Divine love and the cultivation of the elements of the Divine within the individual human being. ... This article is being considered for deletion in accordance with Wikipedias deletion policy. ... Sunni Islam (Arabic سنّة) is the largest denomination of Islam. ... The Hanafi (Arabic ØÙ†ÙÙŠ) school is the oldest of the four schools of thought (Madhhabs) or jurisprudence (Fiqh) within Sunni Islam. ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... This article is about the Hindu religion; for other meanings of the word, see Hindu (disambiguation). ... Sindh (SindhÄ«: Ø³Ù†ÚŒ, UrdÅ«: Ø³Ù†Ø¯Ú¾) is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhis. ... For the Bollywood film of the same name see Kshatriya Kshatriya (Hindi: , from Sanskrit: , ) is one of the four varnas, or castes, in Hinduism. ... Lohanas are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group and are an urban Hindu mercantile community of India. ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... Sufism (Arabic تصوف taṣawwuf) is a system of esoteric philosophy commonly associated with Islam. ... Qadiriyyah, one of the oldest Sufi tariqa, derives its name from Abd al-Qadir al-Djilani (1077-1166), a native of the Iranian province of Gilan. ...

Following the partition of India and the creation Pakistan, a process of population exchange and ethnic cleansing took place in 1947 as Muslims left East Punjab and headed to the Islamic republic of newly created Pakistan, and Hindus and Sikhs left West Punjab^[7] to stay in what remained as a part of India. As a result of these population exchanges, both parts are now religiously homogeneous. This article is under construction. ... For the video game, see Ethnic Cleansing (computer game). ... This article details the Indian state of Punjab. ... The Punjab/ پنجاب province of Pakistan is part of the larger Punjab region. ...

Diversity

The Punjab region, due to its location near Central Asia and the Middle East has been prone to numerous invasions that have left imprints upon the local Punjabi population that remain present in the numerous sub-groups. The Punjabi people are a heterogeneous group and can be subdivided into a number of tribal groups in Pakistan called qaums while they adhere to caste identities in India, each having their own subtle differences. Map of Central Asia showing three sets of possible boundaries for the region Central Asia located as a region of the world Central Asia is a vast landlocked region of Asia. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... Look up Heterogeneous in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Caste systems are traditional, hereditary systems of social classification, that evolved due to the enormous diversity in India (where all three primary races met, not by forced slavery but by immigration). ...

In terms of ancestry, the majority of Punjabis share many similar genes with other northern Indian populations, but also show a significant relationship with west Eurasian groups. In a 2004 Stanford study conducted with a wide sampling from India, including 112 Punjabis, and selected other countries, displayed the following: The Indo-Gangetic Plain is a rich, fertile and ancient land encompassing most of northern and eastern India, the most populous parts of Pakistan, and virtually all of Bangladesh. ...

This study also found that roughly 60% of genetic markers in the Punjab were of West Asian origin, the highest amongst the sampled group of South Asians. Another study also showed that there has been limited gene flow in and out of north India, but the highest amount of genetic inflow from the west showed up in the Punjab region: The Pleistocene epoch (IPA: ) on the geologic timescale is the period from 1,808,000 to 11,550 years BP. The Pleistocene epoch had been intended to cover the worlds recent period of repeated glaciations. ... The Holocene epoch is a geological period, which began approximately 11,550 calendar years BP (about 9600 BC) and continues to the present. ...

Some preliminary conclusions from these varying tests support a largely north Indian genetic base for most Punjabis accompanied by some of the highest degrees of west Asian admixture found in north India.

Geographic distribution

Punjabis in Pakistan

The Punjabis found in Pakistan are composed of clans and tribes (the aforementioned qaums) often with a correspondence with traditional occupations. Pre-Islamic Punjabi Shaikh Kambohs, Gujjars, Jats and Rajputs (such as the Janjuas) predominate with the Gakhars, Awans, and Arains, comprising the main tribes in the north, while Gilanis, Gardezis, Syeds and Quraishis are found in the south. There are Pashtun tribes like the Niazis and the Shaikhs, which are very much integrated into Punjabi village life. Especially the members of the Niazi tribe, who see themselves as Punjabis first. They have big communities in Mianwali, Bakkar, Lahore, Faisalabad, Sahiwal and Toba Tek Singh. Punjabis in Pakistan, especially in major urban cities have diverse origins, with many post Islamic settlers tracing their origin to Afghanistan, Persia, Arabia, Kashmir and Central Asia. Many Punjabis may contain some physical traces of Central Asians due to the invasions. ^[10] Sheikh (Arabic: Ø´ÙŠØ® ), meaning elder of a tribe, lord, revered old man, or Islamic scholar. ... Look up Kamboh in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The Gujjar or Gurjar are an ethnic group and caste of the Indian subcontinent. ... About 8 million Jats live in the Indian state of Haryana. ... Rajputs (Urdu: Ø±Ø§Ø¬Ù¾ÙˆØª) were the rulings clans of India during the classical period, i. ... The Janjua Rajput (Punjabi à¨œà¨¨à©à¨œà©à¨…, Urdu: Ø¬Ù†Ø¬ÙˆØ¹Û) (also spelt Janjuha, Janjuah) is a highly dominant royal warrior clan of Northern India and Pakistan. ... The location of Hazara relative to surrounding areas Gakhar (also Gakkhar or Ghakhar or Ghakkar) (Urdu: ) are an ancient aristocratic and warlike clan now located in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Jhelum, Kashmir, Gilgit, Baltistan (Tibet), Chitral, and Khanpur (NWFP) regions in modern day Pakistan. ... Awan is an Arabic word, which means helper or an assistant. ... The Arain (Urdu: Ø¢Ø±Ø§Ø¦ÛŒÙ†) 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). ... Gilani (or Jilani/Kilani in Arabic for linguistic reasons) is a common Muslim family name. ... Gardezi is a common Muslim family name. ... Sayyid (Arabic: Ø³ÙŠØ¯ ) Sayyid is an honorific title often given to claimed descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through his grandsons, Husayn and Hasan, the sons of his daughter Fatima Zahra and his son-in-law Ali ibn Abi Talib (who was Muhammads younger cousin and had been raised in his... Quraishi (also rendered as Qoraishi, Koraishi or Kureishi), is a family family name claiming ancestory from Quraish (Arabic: ) tribe that Prophet Muhammad belonged to. ... Major ethnic groups of Pakistan (1980); Pashtun in green. ... Shaikh (Arabic: Ø´ÙŠØ® ),(also rendered as Sheik, Shaykh or Sheikh) is a word in the Arabic language meaning elder of tribe, lord or a revered old man. ... Mianwali (Urdu: Ù…ÛŒØ§Ù†ÙˆØ§Ù„ÛŒ,Hindi: à¤®à¤¿à¤¯à¤¾à¤‚à¤µà¤¾à¤²à¥€) is the capital city of Mianwali District in the north-west of Punjab province, Pakistan. ... Bakkar is an Egyptian cartoon series, and the name of that series main character, a young boy, always seen in a turban. ... (Urdu: Ù„Ø§ÛÙˆØ±, Punjabi: Ù„ÛÙˆØ±, pronounced ) is the capital of the Punjab and is the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. ... (Urdu: ÙÛŒØµÙ„ Ø¢Ø¨Ø§Ø¯) is a city located in Punjab, Pakistan. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Toba Tek Singh (Urdu: Ù¹ÙˆØ¨Û Ù¹ÛŒÚ© Ø³Ù†Ú¯Ú¾) is a district in the Punjab province of Pakistan. ... For other uses of this term see: Persia (disambiguation) The Persian Empire is the name used to refer to a number of historic dynasties that have ruled the country of Persia (Iran). ... The Arabian Peninsula The Arabian Peninsula is a mainly desert peninsula in Southwest Asia at the junction of Africa and Asia and an important part of the greater Middle East. ... Kashmir (or Cashmere) may refer to: Kashmir region, the northwestern region of the Indian subcontinent India, Kashmir conflict, the territorial dispute between India, Pakistan, and the China over the Kashmir region. ... Map of Central Asia showing three sets of possible boundaries for the region Central Asia located as a region of the world Central Asia is a vast landlocked region of Asia. ...

Punjabis have been traditionally farmers and warriors which has transferred into modern times with a dominance of agriculture and the military in Pakistan. In addition, Punjabis in Pakistan have been quite prominent politically having had many elected Members of Parliament. As the most ardent supporters of a Pakistani state, the Punjabis in Pakistan have shown a strong predilection towards the adoption of the Urdu language, while still identifying themselves as ethnic Punjabis for the most part. Religious homogeneity remains elusive as a Sunni-Shia divide and a Christian minority have not completely wiped out diversity since the partition of British India. A variety of related sub-groups exist in Pakistan and are often considered by many Pakistani Punjabis to be simply regional Punjabis including the Seraikis (who overlap and are often considered transitional with the Sindhis) and Punjabi Pathans (which publications like Encyclopædia Britannica consider a transitional group between Punjabis and Pathans). Urdu ( , , trans. ... Sunni Muslims are the largest denomination of Islam. ... ShÄ«â€˜a Islam, also Shiâ€˜ite Islam, or Shiâ€˜ism (Arabic ) is the second largest denomination of the Islamic faith. ... Topics in Christianity Movements Â· Denominations Â· Other religions Ecumenism Â· Preaching Â· Prayer Music Â· Liturgy Â· Calendar Symbols Â· Art Â· Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul Â· Church Fathers Constantine Â· Athanasius Â· Augustine Anselm Â· Aquinas Â· Palamas Â· Luther Calvin Â· Wesley Arius Â· Marcion of Sinope Archbishop of Canterbury Â· Catholic Pope Coptic Pope Â· Ecumenical Patriarch Christianity Portal This box: Christianity is... Anthem God Save The Queen/King British India, circa 1860 Capital Calcutta (1858-1912), New Delhi (1912-1947) Language(s) Hindi, Urdu, English and many others Government Monarchy Emperor of India - 1877-1901 Victoria - 1901-1910 Edward VII - 1910-1936 George V - January-December 1936 Edward VIII - 1936-1947 George... The Seraikis (also spelt as Saraikis) are a people in the southern areas of Pakistani Punjab. ... Sindhis (à¤¸à¤¿à¤¨à¥à¤§à¥€, Ø³Ù†ÚŒÙŠ) are an Indo-Aryan language speaking socio-ethnic group of people originating in Sindh which is part of present day Pakistan. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Language(s) Pashto (plus second languages from countries of residence) Religion(s) Islam (predominantly Sunni) Pashtuns (Pashto/Urdu/Persian: or Ù¾Ø®ØªÙˆÙ† , also rendered as Pushtuns, Pakhtuns, Pukhtuns), also called Pathans (Urdu: Ù¾Ù¹Ú¾Ø§Ù†, Hindi: à¤ªà¤ à¤¾à¤¨ ) or ethnic Afghans (Pashto: Ø§ÙØºØ§Ù† )[9][10] are an Eastern Iranian ethno-linguistic group with populations primarily in eastern and...

Punjabis in India

Indian Punjabis tend to belong to various religions. Some of the major subgroups of the Punjabis in India include: Ahirs, Aroras, Banias, Bhatias, Brahmins, Chhimbas, Gujjars, Jats, Kalals/Ahluwalias, Kambojs, Khatris, Labanas, Nais, Rajputs, Sainis, Sansis, Soods and Tarkhans/Ramgarhias. Most of these subgroups can be further sub-divided into clans and family groups.

Most of East Punjab's (today's Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi and Chandigarh) Muslims left for West Punjab in 1947. However, a small community still survives today, mainly in Malerkotla, the only Muslim princely state among the seven that formed the erstwhile Patiala and East Punjab States Union(PEPSU). The other six (mostly Sikh) states were: Patiala, Nabha, Jind, Faridkot, Kapurthala and Kalsia. Malerkotla is a town in the present-day Indian state of Punjab, which was the seat of the eponymous princely state during the British Raj. ... , Patiala (Punjabi: à¨ªà¨Ÿà¨¿à¨†à¨²à¨¾) is a city in the Punjab state of India. ... Nabha is a city in north-western India and lies to the south-east of the state of Punjab in Patiala District. ... , Jind (Hindi: à¤œà¥€à¤‚à¤¦) is a town in Jind District, Haryana state, India. ... Faridkot (1981 pop. ... Kapurthala (Punjabi: ) is a city in Punjab state of India. ... Kalsia was a princely state in east Punjab in India. ...

Punjabis in India have diverse origins with tribes such as the Tarkhans and Kambojs tracing their origin to Afghanistan, Kashmir and Central Asia. The Punjab region within India maintains a strong influence on the culture of India and the perceived culture of India towards the rest of the world. Numerous Bollywood film productions use the Punjabi language within its songs and dialogues as well as traditional dances and instruments such as the bhangra and the tabla. Prime Ministers of India including Gulzarilal Nanda and Inder Kumar Gujral in the past, and Dr. Manmohan Singh at present, are Punjabis, as are numerous players in the Indian cricket team (both past and present including Bishen Singh Bedi, Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath, Navjot Sidhu, Harbhajan Singh, Yuvraj Singh). The Tarkhan ethnic tribe inhabits the Punjab area of Northern India and Punjab area of Pakistan. ... Look up Kamboj in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Bhangra is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in South Asia. ... The tabla (Hindi: à¤¤à¤¬à¥à¤²à¤¾, tablÄ, Urdu: ØªØ¨Ù„Û) is a popular Indian percussion instrument used in the classical, popular and religious music of the Indian subcontinent and in Hindustani classical music. ... Gulzarilal Nanda (Hindi: ) (July 4, 1898 - January 15, 1998) was an Indian politician. ... Inder Kumar Gujral (Hindi: ) (born 4 December 1919) was the twelfth Prime Minister of the Republic of India. ... Manmohan Singh (ਮਨਮੋਹਨ ਸਿੰਘ in Gurmukhi) (born September 26, 1932 in Gah, West Punjab -- now in Pakistan -- is the fourteenth prime minister of India. ... Bishen Singh Bedi (born September 25, 1946) was an Indian cricketer. ... Kapil Dev Ramlal Nikhanj[1] (à¤•à¤ªà¤¿à¤² à¤¦à¥‡à¤µ) ( ) (born 6 January 1959, Chandigarh), better known as Kapil Dev, is a former Indian cricketer regarded as one of the greatest all-rounders to have played Cricket. ... Mohinder Amarnath (born September 24, 1950, Patiala, India) is a former international cricketer (1969-1989) from India. ... Navjot Singh Sidhu (born October 20, 1963) is former Indian cricket batsman, who took up television commentary and, more recently, politics following his retirement from the game. ... Harbhajan Singh (Punjabi: , born: 3 July 1980 in Jalandhar, Punjab, India) is an Indian cricketer and Indias most successful off spin bowler. ... Yuvraj Singh {Punjabi:à¨¯à©à¨µà¨°à¨¾à¨œ à¨¿à¨¸à©°à¨˜} (born 12 December 1981 in Chandigarh, India) is a cricketer from India, and the son of former Indian fast bowler and Punjabi movie star Yograj Singh. ...

The Punjabi Diaspora

The Punjabi people have emigrated in large numbers to many parts of the world. The United Kingdom has a significant number of Punjabis from both India and Pakistan as does Canada (specifically Toronto and Vancouver) and the United States, specifically California's Great Central Valley. The Middle East has a large immigrant community of Punjabis, in places such as the UAE and Kuwait. There are large communities in East Africa including the countries of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Punjabis have also emigrated to Australia, New Zealand and Southeast Asia including Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore and Hong Kong. For other uses, see Vancouver (disambiguation). ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... UAE redirects here. ... Eastern Africa (UN subregion) East African Community Central African Federation (defunct) geographic, including above East Africa or Eastern Africa is the easternmost region of the African continent, variably defined by geography or geopolitics. ... Location of Southeast Asia Southeast Asia is a subregion of Asia. ...

Culture and society

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Punjabi Culture is the culture of the Punjab region. It is one of the oldest and richest cultures in world history, dating from ancient antiquity to the modern era. The Punjabi Culture is the culture of the Punjabi people who are now distributed throughout the world. The scope, history, sophistication and complexity of the culture are vast. Some of the main areas include, Punjabi Philosophy, poetry, spirituality, education, artistry, music, cuisine, science, technology, military warfare, architecture, traditions, values and history. This article is about the geographical region. ...

Religion

Science, history and Religion has played an important role in shaping Punjabi ethnic identity and it is not uncommon for Punjabis to generally treat their religious identity as synonymous with their ethnic identity or at least a combined identity that differentiates them from others. Punjabis belong largely to three major religions: Islam, Sikhism, and Hinduism. The majority of Punjabis are Muslim. Muslim Punjabis outnumber Sikh and Hindu Punjabis. Image File history File links Question_book-3. ... For people named Islam, see Islam (name). ... Sikhism (IPA: or ; Punjabi: , , IPA: ), founded on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and nine successive gurus in fifteenth century Northern India, is the fifth-largest religion in the world. ... Hinduism is a religious tradition[1] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ...

Muslim Punjabis are largely concentrated in Pakistan, through a small Muslim Punjabi population exists in India. Sikhism is the major religion followed by Punjabis in India, with Hinduism being the largest minority religion. Sikhism (IPA: or ; Punjabi: , , IPA: ), founded on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and nine successive gurus in fifteenth century Northern India, is the fifth-largest religion in the world. ... Hinduism is a religious tradition[1] that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ...

Language

The main language of the Punjabi people is Punjabi and its associated dialects. They may also speak Hindi, Urdu and English. There is significant Persian influence found in certain Punjabi dialects. In recent years, the respective Punjabi languages have absorbed a considerable number of loan words from surrounding areas/provinces as well as from English. Punjabi redirects here. ... Punjabi redirects here. ... Hindi (DevanÄgarÄ«: or , IAST: , IPA: ), an Indo-European language spoken all over India in varying degrees and extensively in northern and central India, is one of the 22 official languages of India and is used, along with English, for central government administrative purposes. ... Urdu ( , , trans. ... The English language is a West Germanic language that originates in England. ...

Cuisine

Punjabi Cuisine has an immense range of dishes and has become world-leader in the field so much so that many entrepreneurs that have invested in the sector have built large personal fortunes due to popularity of Punjabi Cuisine throughout the world. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (599x785, 405 KB) Tandoori chicken, an Indian dish. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (599x785, 405 KB) Tandoori chicken, an Indian dish. ... Tandoori chicken is a popular dish in Punjabi cuisine. ... Tandoori chicken is a popular dish in Punjabi cuisine. ...

Music

Bhangra is one of the many Punjabi musical art forms that is increasingly being listened to in the west and is becoming a mainstream favourite. Punjabi music is being used by western musicians, in many ways, such as mixing it with other compositions to produce award-winning music. In addition, Punjabi Classical music is increasingly becoming popular in the west due to the beauty of sounds of the Punjabi language and its composition. Timeline and Samples Genres Classical (Carnatic and Hindustani) - Folk - Rock - Pop - Hip hop Awards Bollywood Music Awards - Punjabi Music Awards Charts Festivals Sangeet Natak Akademi â€“ Thyagaraja Aradhana â€“ Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana Media Sruti, The Music Magazine National anthem Jana Gana Mana, also national song Vande Mataram Music of the states Andaman... Bhangra is a lively form of music and dance that originated in the Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent in South Asia. ...

Punjabi Dances

Punjabi Dances, due to the long history of the Punjabi culture and of the Punjabi people there is a large number of dances. These dances are normally performed at times of celebration the most prominent being at Punjabi weddings, where the elation is usually particularly intense. The particular background of the dances can be non-religious and religious. The overall style can range from very high energy to more reserved, however the common elements make it particularly attractive to the viewers whether they be of Punjabi heritage or not, the allure is considered universal. Punjabi dances are designed for either men or women. Punjabi Dances, due to the long history of the Punjabi culture and of the Punjabi people there is a large number of dances. ... Taxila is a World Heritage Site Punjabi Culture is the culture of the Punjab region. ...

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Marriage

Punjabi wedding traditions and ceremonies are traditionally conducted in Punjabi and are a strong reflection of Punjabi culture. While the actual religious marriage ceremony, among Hindus, Sikhs, Muslims, Jains and Christians may be conducted in Sanskrit, Punjabi, Arabic, Pali/Prakrit or English by the Pundit, Granthi, Kazi or Priest, there are commonalities in ritual, song, dance, food, and dress. The Punjabi wedding has many rituals and ceremonies that have evolved since traditional times. Punjabi receptions of all sorts are known to be very energetic; filled with loud Bhangra music, people dancing, and a wide variety of punjabi food. Punjabi wedding traditions and ceremonies are traditionally conducted in Punjabi. ... Punjabi (also Panjabi; in GurmukhÄ«, PanjÄbÄ« in ShÄhmukhÄ«) is the language of the Punjab regions of India and Pakistan. ... This article is about the Hindu religion; for other meanings of the word, see Hindu (disambiguation). ... A Sikh man wearing a turban The adherents of Sikhism are called Sikhs. ... A Muslim is a believer in or follower of Islam. ... The hand with a wheel on the palm symbolizes the Jain Vow of Ahinsa, meaning non-injury and nonviolence. ... This article is about the religous people known as Christians. ...

Punjabi Poetry

Punjabi Poetry is renowned for its extremely deep meaning, beautiful, exciting and hopeful use of words. The poetry is one of the deepest insights into the Punjabi mindset. The large number of Punjabi poetry masterpieces are being translated throughout the world into many languages. Famous Punjabi poets. Image File history File links This work is copyrighted. ... Image File history File links This work is copyrighted. ... Allama Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal Allama Dr. Sir Muhammad Iqbal (November 9, 1877-April 21, 1938) was an important Indian Muslim poet from the colonial era, a philosopher and thinker of Kashmiri origin. ... This is a List of Punjabi poets: Farid Ganjshakar Hashim Shah Hussain Waris Shah Bulleh Shah Sachal Sarmast Guru Nanak Sultan Bahu Khwaja Ghulam Farid Shiv Kumar Batalvi Amrita Pritam Mohan Singh Pash Gurbaksh Singh Preetlari Nanak Singh Ustad Daman Related Articles Punjabi language, Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi Punjab India Pakistan... This is a List of Punjabi poets: Farid Ganjshakar Hashim Shah Hussain Waris Shah Bulleh Shah Guru Nanak Sultan Bahu Khwaja Ghulam Farid Shiv Kumar Batalvi Amrita Pritam Mohan Singh Pash Dr. Harbhajan Singh Bhai Vir Singh Jagjit Brar Kadir Yaar Sukhbir See also Punjabi language, Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi Punjab...

Prominent Punjabis

This is a full spectrum list of famous and prominent Punjabi people from the Punjab region of Northern India, Pakistan and the emigrant Punjabi people diaspora worldwide, including in the EU, US, Canada and etc. ... This is a List of Punjabi poets: Farid Ganjshakar Hashim Shah Hussain Waris Shah Bulleh Shah Sachal Sarmast Guru Nanak Sultan Bahu Khwaja Ghulam Farid Shiv Kumar Batalvi Amrita Pritam Mohan Singh Pash Gurbaksh Singh Preetlari Nanak Singh Ustad Daman Related Articles Punjabi language, Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi Punjab India Pakistan... This page is a list of â‰ˆPunjabi authors and authors who write in the Punjabi language. ... // Surjit Bindrakhia Asa Singh Mastana Gurdas Mann Amar Singh Chamkila Deepa Domeli Amar Singh Chamkila Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan Kuldeep Manak Shamshad Begum Surinder Shinda Alam Lohar Kartar Singh Ramla Didar Sandhu Surinder Kaur Lal chand Yamlajat Malkit Singh at the London Mela 2005 Mel Mahal Malkit Singh shankar Sahney... This is a List of Punjabi poets: Farid Ganjshakar Hashim Shah Hussain Waris Shah Bulleh Shah Guru Nanak Sultan Bahu Khwaja Ghulam Farid Shiv Kumar Batalvi Amrita Pritam Mohan Singh Pash Dr. Harbhajan Singh Bhai Vir Singh Jagjit Brar Kadir Yaar Sukhbir See also Punjabi language, Gurmukhi and Shahmukhi Punjab...

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See also

This article is about the geographical region. ... Taxila is a World Heritage Site Punjabi Culture is the culture of the Punjab region. ... Punjabi redirects here. ... Tandoori chicken is a popular dish in Punjabi cuisine. ... Timeline and Samples Genres Classical (Carnatic and Hindustani) - Folk - Rock - Pop - Hip hop Awards Bollywood Music Awards - Punjabi Music Awards Charts Festivals Sangeet Natak Akademi â€“ Thyagaraja Aradhana â€“ Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana Media Sruti, The Music Magazine National anthem Jana Gana Mana, also national song Vande Mataram Music of the states Andaman... Punjabi Dances, due to the long history of the Punjabi culture and of the Punjabi people there is a large number of dances. ... , This article is about the Indian state of Punjab. ... This article is about the Pakistani province. ... The first known use of the word Punjab is in the book Tarikh-e-Sher Shah (1580), which mentions the construction of a fort by Sher Khan of Punjab. The name is mentioned again in Ain-e-Akbari (part 1), written by Abul Fazal, who also mentions that the territory... Sikhism (IPA: or ; Punjabi: , , IPA: ), founded on the teachings of Guru Nanak Dev and nine successive gurus in fifteenth century Northern India, is the fifth-largest religion in the world. ... // Map of early Iron Age Vedic India after Witzel (1989). ... A Sikh man wearing a turban The adherents of Sikhism are called Sikhs. ... Punjab was a province of British India. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... , Chandigarh (Punjabi: , Hindi: , pronunciation: ) also called The City Beautiful , is a city in India that serves as the capital of two states: Punjab and Haryana. ... (Urdu: Ù„Ø§ÛÙˆØ±, Punjabi: Ù„ÛÙˆØ±, pronounced ) is the capital of the Punjab and is the second largest city in Pakistan after Karachi. ... This article is about the city in India. ... For an article on American Indians see Native Americans. ... The Punjabi Mexican American community, the majority of which is localized to Yuba City, California is a distinctive cultural phenomenon holding its roots in a migration pattern that occurred almost a century prior. ...

Notes

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References and further reading

Sir Denzil Charles Jelf Ibbetson (1847â€“1908), was an administrator in British India and an author. ... Sir Denzil Charles Jelf Ibbetson (1847â€“1908), was an administrator in British India and an author. ... Sir Edward Douglas Maclagan (1864-1952) was an administrator in British India. ... The Country Studies are works published by the Federal Research Division of the Library of Congress ( USA), freely available for use by researchers. ... The U.S. Constitution, adopted in 1789 by a constitutional convention, sets down the basic framework of American government in its seven articles. ... The public domain comprises the body of all creative works and other knowledge—writing, artwork, music, science, inventions, and others—in which no person or organization has any proprietary interest. ... Sardar Gurbachan Singh Talib (1911-1986) was a Sikh scholar and author. ... Muslim League Attack on Sikhs and Hindus in the Punjab 1947 is a book by Indian historian S. Gurbachan Singh Talib. ... The Shiromani Gurdwara Prabandhak Committee (Punjabi: , ) is a Sikh religious organisation responsible for the upkeep of gurdwaras. ...

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The Saraswat Brahmins claim descent from a Brahmin caste mentioned in ancient Hindu scriptures as inhabiting the Saraswati River valley, the geographic location of which is unknown. ... Mohyal (Punjabi-Shahmukhi: ï»ïºŽï»´ï®¨ï»®ï»£ , Punjabi-Gurmukhi: à¨®à©‹à¨¹à©à¨¯à¨¾à¨², Hindi: à¤®à¥‹à¤¹à¤¯à¤¾à¤²) (alternate spellings include Muhiyal, Muhial, Mhial, Mohiyal or Mahjal) is the name of an endogamous group of seven lineages arising from the Gandhara region. ... This article is about the Indonesian island. ... Chhibber is a famous Brahmin clan from the Punjab. ... Das (Bengali: or Bengali: or Assamese: ) is a common Hindu surname/last name in India and Bangladesh. ... Datt or Dutt is a famous Brahmin clan from the Punjab. ... Mohan is a famous Brahmin clan from the Punjab. ... Sharma is one of the most common Brahmin surnames among Hindus in India, Nepal and other countries. ... Vaid is a famous Brahmin clan from the Punjab. ... In South Asias caste system, a Dalit; often called an untouchable; is a person of shudra; the lowest of the four castes. ... Punjab is the state in the Indian Union with the highest percentage of Dalits (27%). Dalits in the Punjab are Hindus as well as Sikhs, Ravidasis, Balmikis as well as Kabirpanthis. ... Balmiki is a religion practiced by some Dalit or Harijan communities of the state of Punjab in India, South India and Pakistan (e. ... This article is about the Indian caste. ... Chura is a caste in India whose traditional occupation is sweeping. ... A religious community in India which recognises Kabir as their Satguru or Prophet. ... A Mazhabi person is one belonging to the Dalit population of Punjab and Haryana in Northern India. ... Ramdasia sikh is a caste in India. ... About 8 million Jats live in the Indian state of Haryana. ... About 8 million Jats live in the Indian state of Haryana. ... The clan names of the Jats are unique in India. ... Rajput constitute one of the major Hindu Kshatriya groups from India. ... Bagal ( à¤¬à¤¾à¤—à¤² ) is a family name in the Maharashtra and Karnataka states of India. ... Baise is a common surname found in the Unnao and Raibarely districts of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state in the Indian Union. ... Bhutta and its variant Bhutto (Urdu: Ø¨Ú¾Ù¹Û ) is a Rajput / Jat tribe in Sindh and Punjab provinces of Pakistan. ... Bhatti is a chandravanshi rajput clan and is one of the largest tribes of Rajputs, and also is a tribe of Jats. ... Chadhar is a Punjabi tribe of India and Pakistan. ... Chauhan (à¤šà¥Œà¤¹à¤¾à¤¨ - Hindi, Ú†ÙˆÛØ§Ù† - Urdu, some Chauhans also choose to spell their name Chohan - ï®€ï»®ï®¨ïºŽï»¥) - are a Arya clan in India. ... The Chibb Rajput Or chibb Rajas(Hindi: à¤šà¤¿à¤¬, Urdu: Ú†Ø¨) are one of the most dominant warrior clans of Punjab in India and Pakistan. ... The Dhangar (Sanskrit / DevanÄgarÄ«: à¤§à¤¨à¤—à¤° ) caste is primarily located in the Indian state of Maharashtra. ... Doad is a clan or gotra of Rajputs in Punjab, India. ... The Dogras are a Northern Indo-Aryan ethnic group in South Asia. ... Jaswal is a Rajput surname found predominantly in Northern India and Pakistan. ... Jamwals are Dogra rajputs from J&K. Maharaja Ranjit Singh handed over the reigns of J&K to Gulab Singh Jamwal. ... The Janjua Rajput (Punjabi à¨œà¨¨à©à¨œà©à¨…, Urdu: Ø¬Ù†Ø¬ÙˆØ¹Û) (also spelt Janjuha, Janjuah) is a highly dominant royal warrior clan of Northern India and Pakistan. ... The Jarral Rajputs (also spelt Jiral, Jirral) are a prominent Muslim Rajput tribe of Azad Kashmir and Punjab provinces of Pakistan. ... Joiya or Johiya(Urdu: Ø¬ÙˆØ¦ÛŒÛ) is a Rajput clan of Northern India and Pakistan. ... The Khakha Rajputs (also spelt Khaka, Kakha) of Azad Kashmir, Pakistan are a renowned warlike and powerful Muslim Rajput clan, who have inhabited the Kashmiri region since the 13th century. ... The Kharal a Rajput tribe living in Sandal Bar in the Punjab provice of Pakistan, claiming their descent from the Agnikula Rajput family. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Khokhar or Khokar is a gotra of Gujjars, Rajputs, Khatris, Tarkhans and Jats found in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh in India. ... Mahnike is a sub-clan of the Chadhar clan of Rajputs and Jats. ... Mair Rajputs or Maid Rajputs is the name of a Hindu Punjabi caste in India from amongst the Punjabi Rajputs. ... Mangral are a Kashmiri Rajput clan based predominantly within the Kotli region of Azad Kashmir. ... Minhas or Manhas is a Rajput clan from the Jammu region of the Indian Subcontinent. ... Manj is a sub cast of Rajput, specifically claiming to be Bhatti Rajputs. ... Meo (Hindi: à¤®à¥‡à¤µ, Urdu: Ù…ÛŒÙˆ) is a prominent Muslim Rajput tribe from Northern India and Pakistan. ... The Mer population of Kathiawar region in Saurashtra also known as the Maher, Mihir, Mair or Mehr are a community of people who have evolved from the Kshatriya varna within Hinduism. ... Minhas or Manhas is a Rajput clan from the Jammu region of the Indian Subcontinent. ... Mir (Urdu: Ù…ÙŠØ±, Hindi: à¤®à¤¿à¤°) is a tribe in Sindh Gilgit and Punjab provinces of Pakistan and India. ... This article is about the Pakistani tribe. ... Noon (Hindi: à¤¨à¥‚à¤¨, Urdu: Ù†ÙˆÙ†) is a prominent Punjabi tribe in India and Pakistan, found among both Rajputs and Jats. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... The Pratiharas, also called the Gurjara-Pratiharas were an Indian dynasty who ruled kingdoms in Rajasthan and northern India from the sixth to the eleventh centuries. ... Sharadchandra Govindrao Pawar (born December 12, 1940) is president of the Nationalist Congress Party which he formed in 1999 in India. ... The most powerful military vassals of the Chauhan Empire of Delhi, the Pundir are a Suryavanshi branch of Rajputs, one of the thirty six royal rajput clans. ... Rana is a Family name of Rajput clan or gotra of Jats in Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh in India. ... There are very few or no other articles that link to this one. ... The Ranial and Dhamial Rajputs of the Punjab region are branches of the famed Janjua Rajput clan. ... The Mehrangarh fort, Jodhpur The Rathore or Rathor or Rathur or Rathod (Hindi: à¤°à¤¾à¤ à¥Œà¤¡, IAST: or , Urdu: Ø±Ø§Ù¹Ú¾ÙˆØ±) is a Rajput tribe of India. ... Residence Name: Salaria Present Owners: Antoine Gosioco, Miriam Gosioco and Dennis Gosioco Built On: May 1849 Location: #33 San Vicente, Santa Rita, Pampanga, Philippines Official Website:[http://www. ... The Jhang District (in green) in Punjab (Pakistan) Sial (Shahmukhi: Ø³ÛŒØ§Ù„, Gurmukhi: à¨¸à¨¯à¨¾à¨²) is a Punjabi tribe originating from the Jhang District of Punjab, Pakistan. ... Wattu (Urdu: ÙˆÙ¹Ùˆ) is a Punjabi tribe in Pakistan. ... Wejhwa is sub Tribe of Chadhar tribe. ... Wijhalke is a sub-clan or gotra of the Chadhar clan among Rajputs and Jats. ... Sheikh (Arabic: Ø´ÙŠØ® ), meaning elder of a tribe, lord, revered old man, or Islamic scholar. ... Shaikh (Arabic: Ø´ÙŠØ® ),(also rendered as Sheik, Shaykh or Sheikh) is a word in the Arabic language meaning elder of tribe, lord or a revered old man. ... Abbasi (Arabic:Ø¹Ø¨Ø§Ø³ÛŒ) is a prominent Muslim family name. ... Alavi (Arabic: Ø¹Ù„ÙˆÙŠ) is a Muslim family name denoting descent from Hadrat Ali cousin of Prophet Muhammad. ... Farooqi (also rendered as Farooqui, Faruki , Farouki or Faruqi), is a common Muslim family name. ... Gardezi is a common Muslim family name. ... Gilani (or Jilani/Kilani in Arabic for linguistic reasons) is a common Muslim family name. ... Hashemi (Arabic: ÛØ§Ø´Ù…ÛŒ ) is a clan of Meccan tribe Quraish (Arabic: Ù‚Ø±ÛŒØ´ ) that the Islamic prophet Muhammad belonged to before he received the revelations of Islam. ... Osmani or Usmani or Othmani or Uthmani (Arabic: Ø¹Ø«Ù…Ø§Ù†ÛŒ) it is a common family name signifying ancestory from Hazrat Uthman (Arabic: Ø¹Ø«Ù…Ø§Ù† Ø¨Ù† Ø¹ÙØ§Ù†), third Khalifa of Islam. ... Parachas also known as Piracha, Peracha, Pracha, Paracha are wealthy Muslim traders of North Westeen Province and northwestern Punjab of Pakistan. ... Quraishi (also rendered as Qoraishi, Koraishi or Kureishi), is a family family name claiming ancestory from Quraish (Arabic: ) tribe that Prophet Muhammad belonged to. ... For the Lost character, please see Sayid Jarrah Sayyid () (plural Saadah) is an honorific title that is given to males accepted as descendants of the Islamic prophet Muhammad through his grandsons, Hasan ibn Ali and Husayn ibn Ali, who were the sons of his daughter Fatima Zahra and son-in... Shaikh Siddiqui (Arabic: ØµØ¯ÛŒÙ‚ÛŒ ) is a word in the Arabic language meaning truthful. ... The Tarkhan ethnic tribe inhabits the Punjab area of Northern India and Punjab area of Pakistan. ... Jhangra is one of the 57 Union Councils of Abbottabad District in the North West Frontier Province of Pakistan [1]. It is located in the south west of the district. ... ... The Matharus (also spelt Matharoo) are a prominent Sikh belongs to Tarkhan & Jat clan found in Punjab, Northern India. ... Nagi ) is a fictional character from the Tenchi Muyo! series. ... Seyan (also spelt Sian in English Transliteration) is a North Indian Punjabi surname of Tarkhan extraction. ... Panesar is a clan of the Tarkhan tribe that inhabits Punjab India and Pakistan. ... Palahi (also spelt Plahay or Plahey or Plahi or Palahy) are Jatt Tarkhans. ... F/A-18F at RIAT 2004. ... Caste in Punjab. ... The Virdis (also spelt Verdi, Virdee, Virdy) are a Tarkhan clan found in Northern India. ... Ramgarhia are Sikhs who belong to a special class. ... The following is a list of clans/gotras of the Tarkhan community of Punjab (India) in alphabetical order: // Ahdi Arrii Assi Aatli Ajimal Babra Bachu Bansal Bahra Bamrah Bambrah Bara Barhey Bassan Bari Baharha Bhachu Bhachoo Bhamber Bhambher Bhambra Bhamra Bhella Bhelay Bhumber Bhara Bharaj Bhari Bhatti Bheley Bhoday Bhogal... Labanas are an Indian tribe. ... Ghotra or Kotdaa is a prominent labana gotra or clan of the state of Punjab, Haryana, Himanchal Pardesh in India. ... Siraiki (also known as Seraiki, Multani and Southern Punjabi) is an old language or dialect mostly spoken in central Pakistan by approximately 14 million people[1]. It is an Indo-European language of the Indo-Iranian subfamily. ... Labanas are an Indian tribe. ... Datla is a common surname that belongs to members of a Kshatriya caste in Andhra Pradesh known as Rajus. ... Fatra is the old and/or imprecise name of two mountain ranges in Slovakia: Greater Fatra Lesser Fatra This is a disambiguation page â€” a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title. ... Lohanas are an Indo-Aryan ethnic group and are an urban Hindu mercantile community of India. ... Narowal (Urdu/Punjabi: Ù†Ø§Ø±ÙˆÙˆØ§Ù„) is a city in the north-east of Pakistan in Punjab province. ... Binomial name Trichosanthes dioica Roxb. ... Jassa Singh Ahluwalias Samadhi near Burj Baba Atal Sahib, Amritsar Ahluwalia Fort Ahluwalia is one of twelve Sikh Misls, or fighting clans, founded by baron Jassa Singh Ahluwalia in mid-eigteenth century Punjab. ... Agarwal, variously spelt as Aggarwal, Agrawal or Agarwala is a common surname or the last name amongst one of the important trading communities in India. ... There are several references to Awan: Awan was an Elamite dynasty of Iran. ... Bakarwal (or Bakharwal) is a nomadic tribe based in the Pir Panjal and Himalayan mountains of South Asia. ... The Bishnois are a community of nature worshippers in the state of Rajasthan, India. ... Sansi is a nomadic tribe originally located in the Rajputana area of northwestern India but expelled in the 13th century by Muslim invaders and now living in Rajasthan state as well as scattered throughout all of India. ... Saini is a prominent caste of India. ...

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