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'''Saleh Khana''' is a large village in the [[Nowshera District]] of |
'''Saleh Khana''' is a large village in the [[Nowshera District]] of [[Khyber Pakhtunkhwa]], [[Pakistan]] located just below the [[Cherat]] mountains. |
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The name ''Saleh Khana'' derives from [[Arabic]] and roughly translates to "Weapon Depot", "Armour Depot" originating from the Arabic Word "''Silah''" and "''Khana" a [[Persian language|Persian]] word for home, place.'' |
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The village is inhabited by [[Pashtuns]], of the [[Khattak]] tribe and [[Pashto]] is the main language spoken throughout the Village. |
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The name Saleh Khana derives from [[Arabic]] and means "Good Home" & it's well known for its famous slogan, "The Few, the Proud". {{citation needed|date= October 2022}} |
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Like other parts of [[Pakistan]], many people live overseas for work, the people of this village are spread throughout the world, with 60% living abroad. Among the countries where one can find residents of this village are, to name a few, the [[United Kingdom|UK]], [[United States|USA]], [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]], [[Canada]], [[Australia]], and [[Malaysia]]. |
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| ⚫ | The majority can be found in the [[United Kingdom]], mainly in [[Birmingham]], [[Manchester]], and [[Aylesbury]]. This has earned the village the name of "little England" due to most of its residents having dual citizenship in the UK. Originally, the residents moved aboard during the early 1960s to earn and send income back home. However, as time passed, many decided to stay abroad settling with dual citizenship and regularly travelling back and forth occasionally.{{citation needed|date= October 2022}}. There is also a small sizeable community in [[Canada]]. |
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| ⚫ | The village is surrounded by the [[Cherat]] mountains range. Within the mountains range, just above the village, is a former British Hill station or cantonment that was used in 1861 and is currently occupied by the [[Pakistan Army|Pakistani army]]. It mainly consists of a training ground for the Pakistani SSG. It is off limits to the public and hosts the world's largest zipline in South Asia <ref>{{Cite web |last=Malik |first=Paras |date=2020-09-04 |title=Check out this South Asia's 'longest' sky bridge zipline |url=https://www.aboutpakistan.com/news/check-out-this-south-asias-longest-sky-bridge-zipline/ |access-date=2022-08-09 |website=Latest Breaking News {{!}} Top Stories {{!}}Sports {{!}}Politics {{!}}Weather |language=en-US}}</ref> which covers ranges of 1.6 km located at the Khattak mountain ranges. |
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==People & History== |
==People & History== |
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The people of this village are primarily [[Pashtuns]], an ethnic group located in both North West [[Pakistan]] & [[Afghanistan]]. |
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The people of this village are primarily [[Pashtuns]], a tribal ethnic group located in both [[Pakistan|Northern Pakistan]] & [[Afghanistan]]. They are of the [[Khattak]] tribe which are known for their bravery and strict adherence to Pashtun customs which promote Honour, Pride, Bravery, Protection of Women, Revenge, and Hospitality called the [[Pashtunwali]]. The Pashtunwali is followed by all Pashtuns from [[Afghanistan]] to [[Pakistan]] as a social code of conduct and how they carry themselves. As well as this, the people are Muslims.{{citation needed|date= October 2022}} |
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They people of Saleh Khana, belong to the [[Khattak]] Pashtun Tribe. |
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After brutal tribal wars in the 17th century the Oriya Khel tribe migrated east and settled in [[Jalozai]] in Khattak tribe territories. Great hostility from surrounding clans lead to a major blood feud between the Oriya Khel and Khattak clans.{{citation needed|date= October 2022}} |
After brutal tribal wars in the 17th century the Oriya Khel tribe migrated east and settled in [[Jalozai]] in Khattak tribe territories. Great hostility from surrounding clans lead to a major blood feud between the Oriya Khel and Khattak clans.{{citation needed|date= October 2022}} |
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Today 60% of the inhabitants of Saleh Khana have migrated to developed countries around the world, primarily to Europe, United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom in the [[Birmingham]] and [[Aylesbury|Ayelsbury]] regions; during the 19th and 20th century in order to seek work and send money back home to the village.{{citation needed|date= October 2022}} |
Today 60% of the inhabitants of Saleh Khana have migrated to developed countries around the world, primarily to Europe, United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom in the [[Birmingham]] and [[Aylesbury|Ayelsbury]] regions; during the 19th and 20th century in order to seek work and send money back home to the village.{{citation needed|date= October 2022}} |
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Engineer Shazad Khan, son of Haji Niaz Bahadur Khan, is a well known professional from Saleh Khana who has worked for 40 years in the development of both Makkah and Madina. |
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However, as time has gone by a lot of families have decided to stay and reside in the UK, US, and European countries and now view themselves with a dual identity. However, Pashto and Pashtunwali always takes precedence over all other identities.{{citation needed|date= October 2022}} |
However, as time has gone by a lot of families have decided to stay and reside in the UK, US, and European countries and now view themselves with a dual identity. However, Pashto and Pashtunwali always takes precedence over all other identities.{{citation needed|date= October 2022}} |
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==Language== |
==Language== |
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The language predominantly spoken in Saleh Khana is [[Pashto]]. |
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The language predominantly spoken here is the [[Khattak]] dialect of [[Pashto]], which is the Central dialect of Pashto. The similar dialect is understood and spoken by all Central Pashtun tribes such as the [[Afridi]], [[Wazir (Pashtun tribe)|Wazir]], [[Mahsud|Meshud]]. [[Orakzai]], Bannusi [[Dawar (Pashtun tribe)|Dawar]], [[Bangash]], [[Turi (Pashtun tribe)|Turi]] as well as Central Pashtun tribes across the border in Afghanistan including [[Zadran (Pashtun tribe)|Zadran]], [[Zazi District|Zazai]], and [[Mangal (Pashtun tribe)|Mangal]].{{citation needed|date= October 2022}} |
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[[Central Pashto]] has a different vocabulary and sound than [[Northern Pashto]] dialect, which is spoken in [[Peshawar]], [[Mardan]], and [[Swat District|Swat]], mainly by the [[Yusufzai]] tribe. |
[[Central Pashto]] has a different vocabulary and sound than [[Northern Pashto]] dialect, which is spoken in [[Peshawar]], [[Mardan]], and [[Swat District|Swat]], mainly by the [[Yusufzai]] tribe. |
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Slight differences occur however since Saleh Khana is relatively close to Peshawar, a lot of the inhabitants can understand the Northern Dialects which is considered standard Pashto used in books, letters, also called "Kitaabi Pashto." Therefore, the Pashto spoken in Saleh Khana is unique on its own terms. |
Slight differences occur however since Saleh Khana is relatively close to Peshawar, a lot of the inhabitants can understand the Northern Dialects which is considered standard Pashto used in books, letters, also called "Kitaabi Pashto." Therefore, the Pashto spoken in Saleh Khana is unique on its own terms. |
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==Tribes and Clans== |
==Tribes and Clans== |
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Saleh Khana is inhabited by the Khattak tribe of the Pashtuns. The tribe is then divided into clans (khels). These are:{{citation needed|date= October 2022}} |
Saleh Khana is inhabited by the Khattak tribe of the Pashtuns. The tribe is then divided into clans (khels). These are:{{citation needed|date= October 2022}} |
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*Duran Khel |
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*Shatar Khel |
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* Gunr Khel |
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*Qurban Khel |
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*Mund Khel |
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*Mais Khel |
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*Amirjan Khel |
*Amirjan Khel |
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*Amin Khel |
*Amin Khel |
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*Tattar Khel |
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* Namawar Khel |
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* Tarkan khel |
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Each clan has its own Mashar (Leader) which is their clan's representative in a Pashtun council called the [[jirga]], to settle village disputes and promote progress. |
Each clan has its own Mashar (Leader) which is their clan's representative in a Pashtun council called the [[jirga]], to settle village disputes and promote progress. |
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Every clan has its own Mohallah and every Mohalla has its own [[Masjid]] and own representatives for a tribal/clan meeting which is called a [[Jirga]] in [[Pashto language|Pashto]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Definition of jirga |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jirga |website=Mariam webster}}</ref> |
Every clan has its own Mohallah and every Mohalla has its own [[Masjid]] and own representatives for a tribal/clan meeting which is called a [[Jirga]] in [[Pashto language|Pashto]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Definition of jirga |url=https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jirga |website=Mariam webster}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 17:09, 6 September 2024
Saleh Khana
صالح خانه | |
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| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| Main languages | Pashto |
Saleh Khana is a large village in the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan located just below the Cherat mountains.
The name Saleh Khana derives from Arabic and roughly translates to "Weapon Depot", "Armour Depot" originating from the Arabic Word "Silah" and "Khana" a Persian word for home, place.
The village is inhabited by Pashtuns, of the Khattak tribe and Pashto is the main language spoken throughout the Village.
Like other parts of Pakistan, many people live overseas for work, the people of this village are spread throughout the world, with 60% living abroad. Among the countries where one can find residents of this village are, to name a few, the UK, USA, UAE, Canada, Australia, and Malaysia.
The majority can be found in the United Kingdom, mainly in Birmingham, Manchester, and Aylesbury. This has earned the village the name of "little England" due to most of its residents having dual citizenship in the UK. Originally, the residents moved aboard during the early 1960s to earn and send income back home. However, as time passed, many decided to stay abroad settling with dual citizenship and regularly travelling back and forth occasionally.[citation needed]. There is also a small sizeable community in Canada.
The village is surrounded by the Cherat mountains range. Within the mountains range, just above the village, is a former British Hill station or cantonment that was used in 1861 and is currently occupied by the Pakistani army. It mainly consists of a training ground for the Pakistani SSG. It is off limits to the public and hosts the world's largest zipline in South Asia [1] which covers ranges of 1.6 km located at the Khattak mountain ranges.
It is the only village in Pakistan with multiple banks.[2]
People & History
[edit]The people of this village are primarily Pashtuns, an ethnic group located in both North West Pakistan & Afghanistan.
They people of Saleh Khana, belong to the Khattak Pashtun Tribe.
In 1984, there was a tribal dispute between the people of Saleh Khana and the neighbouring village of Kotli Kalan which eventually was solved, when both the villages were split up, and divided into two.
Pashtuns of this village originally migrated from their homeland in the Tirah valley in present day Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, to their current village during the mid 17th century.
After brutal tribal wars in the 17th century the Oriya Khel tribe migrated east and settled in Jalozai in Khattak tribe territories. Great hostility from surrounding clans lead to a major blood feud between the Oriya Khel and Khattak clans.[citation needed]
The feud was so big that a Loy Jirga (Pashtun grand council) took place in order to end the bloodshed; as a result of this jirga to end the tribal feuds, the Oriya Khel were given the current lands that they now reside in today, hence they moved up into and inhabited the mountainous region of Cherat.[citation needed]
Today 60% of the inhabitants of Saleh Khana have migrated to developed countries around the world, primarily to Europe, United States of America, Canada and the United Kingdom in the Birmingham and Ayelsbury regions; during the 19th and 20th century in order to seek work and send money back home to the village.[citation needed] Engineer Shazad Khan, son of Haji Niaz Bahadur Khan, is a well known professional from Saleh Khana who has worked for 40 years in the development of both Makkah and Madina.
However, as time has gone by a lot of families have decided to stay and reside in the UK, US, and European countries and now view themselves with a dual identity. However, Pashto and Pashtunwali always takes precedence over all other identities.[citation needed]
Language
[edit]The language predominantly spoken in Saleh Khana is Pashto.
Central Pashto has a different vocabulary and sound than Northern Pashto dialect, which is spoken in Peshawar, Mardan, and Swat, mainly by the Yusufzai tribe.
Slight differences occur however since Saleh Khana is relatively close to Peshawar, a lot of the inhabitants can understand the Northern Dialects which is considered standard Pashto used in books, letters, also called "Kitaabi Pashto." Therefore, the Pashto spoken in Saleh Khana is unique on its own terms.
Tribes and Clans
[edit]Saleh Khana is inhabited by the Khattak tribe of the Pashtuns. The tribe is then divided into clans (khels). These are:[citation needed]
- Duran Khel
- Shatar Khel
- Gunr Khel
- Qurban Khel
- Mund Khel
- Mais Khel
- Amirjan Khel
- Amin Khel
- Tattar Khel
- Namawar Khel
- Tarkan khel
Each clan has its own Mashar (Leader) which is their clan's representative in a Pashtun council called the jirga, to settle village disputes and promote progress.
Every clan has its own Mohallah and every Mohalla has its own Masjid and own representatives for a tribal/clan meeting which is called a Jirga in Pashto.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Malik, Paras (2020-09-04). "Check out this South Asia's 'longest' sky bridge zipline". Latest Breaking News | Top Stories |Sports |Politics |Weather. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "This Village in KPK has 10 Banks and is Called Chhota London". Manhoos.com. Retrieved 2022-08-09.
- ^ "Definition of jirga". Mariam webster.