The Chagharzais or Chagarzais are a division of the Malizai clan of the Yousafzai tribe. Colonel Harold Carmichael Wylly, 1858–1932, a British military historian described these people in the following words:
The Yousafzai is an agriculturist, generally fine, well-limbed man, of a good physique and appearance with great deal of race-pride, well dressed and cheery, while his hospitality is proverbial.[1]
Chagharzais are the descendants of Chaghar or Chagar (Chagharzai), the son of Malay (Malaizay) who was one of the sons of Yousaf (Yousafzai). They are divided into following sub-divisions:[2]
Sections and sub-sections (Khels)edit
The three Chagarzai sub-divisions are further divided into following Sections and Sub-sections:[3][4]
Hanju Khel, Haider Khel, Lukman Khel and Badha Khel
Demographicsedit
The Chagharzais occupy the country on either side of the Indus river. They are located on the western slopes of Tor Ghar (Black Mountain), to the north of the Akazais. The southern boundary of the Chagarzais is contiguous with that of the Akazais. It follows the spur of the Tor Ghar running from the Machai Sar (peak) to the Indus bank — the southern face of the spur belonging to the Akazais and the northern to the Chagarzais. On the west and north the Indus forms the boundary, while on the east the Chagarzais are bounded by the territory of the Deshiwals and of the Pariari Saiyids.[5]
Culture and traditionsedit
Chagharzais have maintained their cultural identity and individuality. They lead their lives strictly in accordance with code of ethics of Pashtunwali which comprises Manliness, Goodness, Gallantry, Loyalty and Modesty. Chagharzais maintain the Pashtun customs of Jirga (consultative assembly), Nanawati (delegation pleading guilty), Hujhra (large drawing room) and Melmastya (hospitality).[6]
Recent developmentsedit
On 28 January 2011, Tor Ghar became the 25th District of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa.[7] Judba is the District Headquarters of this newly born district. The three Tehsils (subdivision) of this district are; Judba, Kandar Hassanzai and Mada Khel. Most of the Chagharzai areas come under the Judba tehsil.
Referencesedit
^Wylly, H.C. (1912). "From the Black Mountain to Waziristan". London, Macmillan. p. 56.
^Compiled by the Intelligence Branch, Division of the Chief of Army Staff, Army Headquarters India. Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India. Vol I. Chapter III and IV.
^J. Wolfe Murray. A Dictionary of the Pathan Tribes on the North-west Frontier of India.
^Compiled by the Intelligence Branch, Division of the Chief of Army Staff, Army Headquarters India. Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India. Vol I. Chapter III and IV.
^Compiled by the Intelligence Branch, Division of the Chief of Army Staff, Army Headquarters India. Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India. Vol I. Chapter III and IV.
^Singh, Surinder; Gaur, I. D. (2008). Popular Literature and Pre-modern Societies in South Asia. Pearson Education India. ISBN978-81-317-1358-7.
^Tor Ghar: Kala Dhaka becomes 25th K-P district The Express Tribune. 28 January 2011. Retrieved 12 November 2011.
December 16, 2023
chagharzai, chagarzais, division, malizai, clan, yousafzai, tribe, colonel, harold, carmichael, wylly, 1858, 1932, british, military, historian, described, these, people, following, words, yousafzai, agriculturist, generally, fine, well, limbed, good, physique. The Chagharzais or Chagarzais are a division of the Malizai clan of the Yousafzai tribe Colonel Harold Carmichael Wylly 1858 1932 a British military historian described these people in the following words The Yousafzai is an agriculturist generally fine well limbed man of a good physique and appearance with great deal of race pride well dressed and cheery while his hospitality is proverbial 1 Contents 1 Origin 2 Sections and sub sections Khels 3 Demographics 4 Culture and traditions 5 Recent developments 6 ReferencesOrigin editChagharzais are the descendants of Chaghar or Chagar Chagharzai the son of Malay Malaizay who was one of the sons of Yousaf Yousafzai They are divided into following sub divisions 2 Sections and sub sections Khels editThe three Chagarzai sub divisions are further divided into following Sections and Sub sections 3 4 Sub Clan Section Sub section Khel Chagharzai Ferozai Not Known Basi Khel Daud Khel Shahu Khel Khwaja Khel Kalandar Khel Kasan Khel and Babujan Khel Nasrat Khel Hanju Khel Haider Khel Lukman Khel and Badha KhelDemographics editThe Chagharzais occupy the country on either side of the Indus river They are located on the western slopes of Tor Ghar Black Mountain to the north of the Akazais The southern boundary of the Chagarzais is contiguous with that of the Akazais It follows the spur of the Tor Ghar running from the Machai Sar peak to the Indus bank the southern face of the spur belonging to the Akazais and the northern to the Chagarzais On the west and north the Indus forms the boundary while on the east the Chagarzais are bounded by the territory of the Deshiwals and of the Pariari Saiyids 5 Culture and traditions editChagharzais have maintained their cultural identity and individuality They lead their lives strictly in accordance with code of ethics of Pashtunwali which comprises Manliness Goodness Gallantry Loyalty and Modesty Chagharzais maintain the Pashtun customs of Jirga consultative assembly Nanawati delegation pleading guilty Hujhra large drawing room and Melmastya hospitality 6 Recent developments editOn 28 January 2011 Tor Ghar became the 25th District of Khyber Pakhtoonkhwa 7 Judba is the District Headquarters of this newly born district The three Tehsils subdivision of this district are Judba Kandar Hassanzai and Mada Khel Most of the Chagharzai areas come under the Judba tehsil References edit Wylly H C 1912 From the Black Mountain to Waziristan London Macmillan p 56 Compiled by the Intelligence Branch Division of the Chief of Army Staff Army Headquarters India Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol I Chapter III and IV J Wolfe Murray A Dictionary of the Pathan Tribes on the North west Frontier of India Compiled by the Intelligence Branch Division of the Chief of Army Staff Army Headquarters India Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol I Chapter III and IV Compiled by the Intelligence Branch Division of the Chief of Army Staff Army Headquarters India Frontier and Overseas Expeditions from India Vol I Chapter III and IV Singh Surinder Gaur I D 2008 Popular Literature and Pre modern Societies in South Asia Pearson Education India ISBN 978 81 317 1358 7 Tor Ghar Kala Dhaka becomes 25th K P district The Express Tribune 28 January 2011 Retrieved 12 November 2011 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Chagharzai amp oldid 1187623336, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
