Dhareja
ڌاريجا | |
|---|---|
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Sindh, South Punjab | |
| Languages | |
| Sindhi, Saraiki | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Samma, Unar, Chachar |
Dhareja (Sindhi: ڌاريجا)is a Sindhi Sammat tribe of Samma found in Sindh, and South Punjab.[1][2]
Origin
[edit source]Yusuf Mirak in his Tarikh-e-Mazhar Shahjahani writes Dharejas are from the Sameja Branch of Sammas.[2] Tarikh-e-Ma'sumi notes that Dharejas are the descendants of Haspat, son of Jadam.[2]
History
[edit source]Bukkur massacre
[edit source]Shah Beg instructed the Dhareja chiefs to stay in the Bukkur fort, but they disobeyed, withdrew, refused tribute, and harassed the Shah's envoys. The Dharejas then assembled armed forces near Rohri, preparing for battle.[3]
Mahmud Kokaltash, sought to confront the Dharejas personally; however, the Syeds prevented him and assumed responsibility for defending the fort. The Dharejas attempted twice to cross the Indus and seize Bukkur, but the Syeds manned the towers and gates, preventing direct conflict.[3]
Mir Fazil, approaching Bukkur, was met by Lali Mahar, the Mahar chief, and his men, who were received with honour. Several Dhareja leaders also submitted, with forty-seven accompanying Mir Fazil to Bukkur. Mahmud Kokaltash complained about Dharejas to his father, leading Mir Fazil to execute forty-seven Dharejas and other men of Lali Mahar.[4]
The Pargana of Alore Belonged to The Dhareja Tribe Many People of other Tribes were settled there as well.[5]
Fight With Governor of Bhakkar
[edit source]In 1580, the Dharejas occupied Alor and fought the forces of Madhvdas, the acting governor of Bhakkar. Several battles followed, resulting in heavy casualties on both sides.[6]
Clans
[edit source]Jagand, Jothana, Jagyani, Rajdeeh, Sidani, Matyani, Noorang, Janganand, Dedeh, Jogyani, Halowai, Sadani, Matani, Kai.[7]
Notable Persons
[edit source]See also
[edit source]References
[edit source]- ↑ Lakho, Ghulam Muhammad (1987). Samman Ji Sultanat (in Sindhi). Hyderabad: Sindh University Press. p. 90.
- 1 2 3 "ڌاريجا 2 : (Sindhianaسنڌيانا)". www.encyclopediasindhiana.org (in Sindhi). S.L.A, Government of Sindh. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
- 1 2 Suhail Zaheer Lari (1993). A History of Sindh. Oxford University Press. p. 103. ISBN 9780195775013.
- ↑ M. H. Panhwar. Chronological Dictionary of Sindh. p. 546.
Shah Beg arrived in Bakhar and ordered the execution of Lali Mahr and his men and also 47 Dhareja chiefs of various villages who had come to offer respects but had attempted to oppose his Governor of Bakhar earlier.
- ↑ Panhwar, M.H. (2017). "History of Khudabad City". In Kalhoro, Zulfiqar Ali (ed.). Studies in Kalhora History, Economy and Architecture. Karachi: Sindh Books Karachi. p. 64. ISBN 978-969-7762-00-2.
- ↑ M. H. Panhwar. "Heroic struggle of Sindh against Feudalism(1500 ad to 1843 ad)" (PDF). panhwar.com. p. 8.
- ↑ Khair Mohammad Buriro Sewhani (2005). ذاتين جي انسائيڪلوپيڊيا (in Sindhi). p. 349.