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.123456
Origin
Yusuf Mirak in his Tarikh-e-Mazhar Shahjahani writes Dharejas are from the Sameja Branch of Sammas.5 Tarikh-e-Ma'sumi notes that Dharejas are the descendants of Haspat, son of Jadam.5
History
Bukkur massacre
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.7
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.8
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.9
The Pargana of Alore Belonged to The Dhareja Tribe Many People of other Tribes were settled there as well.10
Fight With Governor of Bhakkar
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.11
Clans
Jagand, Jothana, Jagyani, Rajdeeh, Sidani, Matyani, Noorang, Janganand, Dedeh, Jogyani, Halowai, Sadani, Matani, Kai.12
Notable Persons
References
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
- Nahyan, Mansoor Bin Tahnoon Al; Hussain, Jamal; Ghafoor, Asad ul (2019-05-09). Tribes of Pakistan. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. p. 108. ISBN 978-1-5275-3439-1.
Among other Sindhi aboriginal tribes are the Bhutto, Mahar, Solangi, Dahar, Indhar, Chachar, Dhareja
- Ahmad, Afaq. "The People and the Land of Sindh". Academia.edu Journals: 5 – via Academia.edu.
Among others are the Bhuttos, Bhattis, Lakha, Sabetas, Lohanas, Mohano, Dahars, Indhar, Chachar, Dhareja, Rathors, Dakhan, Langah etc.The Mohano tribe is spread over Makran, Sindh and southern Punjab. They are also identified with the 'Mallah' of the Punjab and both have in common a sub-section called Manjari. All these old Sindhi tribes are known under the common nomenclature of Sammat.
- Paliwal, Amita. Sindh in the Mughal Empire (1591-1740): A Study of Its Administration, Society, Economy and Culture. Aligarh Muslim University. p. 161.
- "ڌاريجا 2 : (Sindhianaسنڌيانا)". www.encyclopediasindhiana.org (in Sindhi). S.L.A, Government of Sindh. Retrieved 2026-07-11.
- Quddus, Syed Abdul (1992). Sindh, the Land of Indus Civilisation. Royal Book Company. p. 93. ISBN 978-969-407-131-2.
- Suhail Zaheer Lari (1993). A History of Sindh. Oxford University Press. p. 103. ISBN 9780195775013.
- 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.