Sarbani
Tribal group of Pashtuns / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
For the Afghan singer, see Abdul Rahim Sarban. For the British author, see Sarban (author).
The Saṛbanī (Pashto: سړبني) or Sarban Confederacy are a tribal group of Pashtuns. They are situated in Pakistan and Afghanistan. The Sarbani include many Pashtun tribes, including Yusufzai, Sherani, Tareen, Durrani (Abdali), Khalil, Kheshgi, Kasi which includes Mohmand and Shinwari, Daudzai, Muhammadzai, Chamkani and Tarkalani. According to the Pashtun legend of origins, the members of the Sarbani group all descend from Sarban, said to be the first son of the legendary founding father of the Pashtun people, Qais Abdur Rashid.
Quick Facts Sarbani سړبني, Ethnicity ...
Sarbani سړبني | |
---|---|
Ethnicity | Pashtun |
Location | Afghanistan, Pukhtunistan |
Population | several millions |
Branches | Durrani, Ghoryakhel, Tareen, Yousufzai |
Language | Pashto |
Religion | ![]() |
Close