The Noohani, Nohani or Nuhani (Sindhi: نُحاڻي) is a Sindhi Sammat tribe[1][2][3][4] and a Hoth Baloch[5][6][7] tribe. Noohanis currently reside in Pakistan, especially in the Sehwan, Thar, and Khairpur cities of Sindh province and their surroundings. Many Noohanis are inhabitants of the Lasbela district of Balochistan, and many are citizens of Iran where they are called "Lagori/Loguri".[8]
Traditions
The Noohani caste has Sardars in every subcaste, and they also have a Chief tribal Sardar who leads the whole tribe. The current Chief Sardar is Sardar Hakim Khan Noohani, son of the late Chief Sardar Mohammad Khan Noohani, who remained Chief Sardar till his death on August 16, 2015.[9] Sardar Hakim Khan Noohani is currently leading as the chief Sardar of the Noohani tribe. Chief Sardar Hakim Khan is a reputable activist and politician.[10]
Notable People
References
- ^ Siddiqui, Habibullah (1987). Education in Sind: Past and Present. Institute of Sindhology, University of Sind. p. 112. ISBN 978-969-405-009-6.
Sindhi tribes namely Samejas, Unars, Lakhas, Chandias, Shoras, Noohanis, Nahmardis, Dals, Jokhias, Sahtas, Bhans, Rajars, Thebas, Panhwars, Dharejas and Jats...
- ^ Khair Mohammad Buriro Sewhani (2005). ذاتين جي انسائيڪلوپيڊيا (in Sindhi).
- ^ Hughes, Albert William (1877). The Country of Balochistan: Its Geography, Topography, Ethnology, and History. G. Bell. p. 165.
Loguri (or Nohãni): Came originally from Sindh. They inhabit Bahu, in Persian Makrān.
- ^ Quddus, Syed Abdul (1990). The Tribal Baluchistan. Ferozsons. ISBN 978-969-0-10047-4.
- ^ Marri, Mir Khuda Bakhsh (1997). Searchlights on Baloches and Balochistan. Ferozsons. ISBN 978-969-0-01373-6.
- ^ Buzdar, Nek (1987). Socio-Economic Survey of Mekran District, Balochistan. p. 5.
The main Baluch tribes found in Makran are Rind, Kiazai, Hot, Kalmati, Rais, Sangur, Puzh, Gorgez, Kahudai, Dashti, Rakhshani, Kohi, Mazarzai, Sajidi, Barr, Kashani, Isazai, Wadela, Askani, Noohani...
- ^ ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF BALOCHISTAN ROAD PROJECT. UNITED STATES AGENCY FOR INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (USAID) MISSION TO PAKISTAN. 1991.
The main Baluch tribes found in Makran are Rind, Kiazai, Hot, Kalmati, Rais, Sangur, Puzh, Gorgez, Kahudai, Dashti, Rakhshani, Kohi, Mazarzai, Sajidi, Barr, Kashani, Isazai, Wadela, Askani, Noohani
- ^ Khair Mohammad Buriro Sewhani (2005). ذاتين جي انسائيڪلوپيڊيا (in Sindhi). p. 837.
- ^ "The ancient sites of Kai and Naig valleys". 16 June 2012.
- ^ "Sardar Hakim Khan Noohani". 19 December 2018.
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