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Loond or Loondh (Balochi: لُنڈ ) is a Baloch tribe of Pakistan. It is a Balochi word meaning "warrior”.Loond Balochs belong to the caste of warriors"They’re known for there bravery and courage.Cheif Sardar Dadan khan was Awarded “KHAN BAHADUR” Title by the British viceroy Moreover Loond Sardar Were Among the very few Sardars who directly opposed the Execution of “Pir Pagaro” By the British.The Loond Tribe originally came from Balochistan and are now settled in Sindh After defeating Buzdar Tribe in Ghotki.Some of Loond Tribe Members are also settled in Punjab, around Dera Ghazi Khan. In Sindh Hyderabad Dadu Ghotki Nawabshah Sukkur Badin Tando Allah Yar Almost Half Of Sindh,Most of them are settled in GHOTKI Sindh Under The Headship of Cheif Sardar Fayaz Ali Khan,He Became Cheif Of Loond Tribe After The Death of Cheif Sardar Dadan Khan Loond in 2001,As He Was the oldest son,He is Followed By sea of People. Loond Family Is Among The Most Notable Prominent And Respectable Families In Pakistan.[1]Currently Loond Family Is Active In politics Under PPP,And Hold Decisive Power in District Ghotki
Loondh Tribe | |
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Total population | |
300,000 | |
Regions with significant populations | |
Pakistan | |
Languages | |
Sindhi, Saraiki, Balochi | |
Religion | |
Islam (Sunni Muslim) | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Baloch tribes |
(Sub-Tribes Under Loond Tribe)
- Hairvani
- Balkani
- Ranjhani
- Doltani
- Jadani
- Gajani
- Sobtani
- Shahlani
- Kambrani
- Phervani
- Faqhir
- Zarnari
- Amdani
- Bhembhani
- Hawkmani
- Jihani
- Muradani
- Bhotani
- Haiderani
- Shadani
- Suri
- Jamilani
- Tibbii
References
edit- ^ "The Baloch Race: A Historical and Ethnological Sketch". Retrieved 11 May 2018.