Dhund Abbasi is a tribe mainly populating the Abbottabad and Rawalpindi districts, alongside smaller populations distributed throughout Mansehra, Haripur, Bagh, Peshawar, Buner and Muzaffarabad.[1] They mainly speak Punjabi or Pahari dialects, as well as Hindko.[2]
They have adopted several titles such as "Khan", "Sardar" and "Raja". The Dhund tribe is divided into four sections: the Chandal, Gaiyal, Ratnial, and Andwal clans.[3]
History and Origins
This tribe claims an Arab ancestry. The title Dhund is said to be an honorary name given to one of their forefathers.[2][4]
Alleged Origins
Hashemite Branch
Dhund Abbasis of Poonch, Hazara and Murree trace their lineage to a common ancestor "Syed Ghayyas-Ud-Deen Zorab Shah Al-Abbasi" (also known as Sardar Zarab Khan Abbasi), whom is said to have served under Mahmud Ghaznavi, and allegedly a descendant of Abbas ibn Abd al-Muttalib, serving as a commander of Arab tribes. He is said to have participated in Mahmud's campaign to conquer Kashmir, after which he and his lineage settled around the region. He is said to have settled in Darab-kot, Kahuta, where he was buried.[5]
Takht Khan
Some Dhund Abbassis instead trace their ancestry to Takht Khan, whom is said to have participated in the invasion by Timur, after which he and his lineage settled in the region.[6]
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