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Tarkhan (Punjab)

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This article is about Tarkhan, a Northern Indian tribe. For other uses, see Tarkan (disambiguation)
Tarkhan (Punjab)
Regions with significant populations
Punjab
Languages
Punjabi, Hindi, English[citation needed]
Religion
Sikhism, Hinduism, Islam[citation needed]
Related ethnic groups
other Indo-Aryans

The Tarkhan are considered a Punjabi tribe in Pakistani Punjab while a caste in Indian Punjab. They are traditionally carpenters by occupation.[1]

See also

Dhiman

References

  1. ^ McLeod, W. H. (2000). Exploring Sikhism: Aspects of Sikh Identity, Culture and Thought. Oxford University Press. p. 214. ISBN 978-0-19-564902-4.