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Punjabis are the native people of Pothohar, speaking Punjabi in forms of various dialects. [19] Major dialects or varieties spoken in the region include Pothwari, predominantly spoken in the northern and central areas of the plateau, with Dhanni being spoken in the southern areas, Majhi in the eastern and Hindko (specifically Ghebi and Chachhi) in the western areas. [20]
Tilla Jogian, second highest peak in the Pothohar plateau. The Pothohar Plateau is a plateau and historical sub-region in northern parts of the Punjab region, present-day Punjab, Pakistan. Ethnic Punjabis are the native people of the area and are subdivided into many tribes and clans . [1]
2012-03-02 19:15 Elraja1988 2365×1890× (804699 bytes) More accurate mapping, previous map was locations of constituent districts, this map is a better representation of where exactly the plateau lies within the greater pothohar region.
Ruler Reign Note Shaikha Khokhar: c. 1380 – 1399 Jasrat: c. 1405 – 1442 Had capital at Sialkot [1]: Jhanda Khan Ghakkar: unknown – c. 1493: Established city of Rawalpindi [2]
Khokhar (Urdu: کھوکھر) is a historical Punjabi tribe primarily native to the Pothohar Plateau of Pakistani Punjab. Khokhars are also found in the Indian states of Punjab and Haryana. [1] Khokhars predominantly follow Islam, having converted to Islam from Hinduism after coming under the influence of Baba Farid. [1] [2] [3]
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Pakhral Rajputs are known to be warriors, hospitable and aggressive people. Pakhrals reside mainly in Pothohar Plateau including Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Upper Salt Range region, while some tribes are in Azad Kashmir, Indian-administered Kashmir, Punjab, Hazara and Dera Ismail Khan. Potohar area is famous as Pakhral Rajputs area.
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