Bhurgari
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Regions with significant populations | |
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Major: Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan | |
Languages | |
Lassi, Sindhi, Siraiki, Balochi | |
Religion | |
Muslim | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Talpur, Leghari |
Bhurgari (Sindhi: ڀرڳڙي) is a Baloch tribe which lives in various provinces of Pakistan.
Background
The tribe is ethnically Baloch, having come into Sindh in the 18th century from the Sulaiman Ranges. From the time of the Baloch Talpur dynasty, members of the tribe have held significant roles in governance, and later fought against the British at the Battles of Miana and Dubbo.[1][page needed][2][page needed]
Important settlements
- Ghulam Nabi Bhurgri, Shadadkot, Sindh. A historic settlement of the tribe. The settlement is on the border between Balochistan and Sindh.[3][page needed]
See also
References
- ^ Dr., Muhammad Ali shaikh. "Makers-of-Modern-Sindh" (PDF). www.smiu.edu.pk.
- ^ "The Tribes & Castes of Shahdadkot Taluka, Sindh 1701-2013 - [PDF Document]".
- ^ "Settlements, Villages & Towns of the Shahdadkot Taluka UnderKalhora, Talpur & British Periods 1701-1947 - [PDF Document]".
External links
- Bhurgri Website Archived 1 June 2014 at the Wayback Machine
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