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This article is about northern mountainous regions of Kafirstan in Afghanistan. For its namesake village, see Katawar, Rajasthan. Northern mountainous region of Kafirstan
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Katawar or Katir is the name for the northern mountainous regions of Kafirstan in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Black-Robed (Siah-Posh) tribes living in these regions are also known as Katawars or Katirs.

Other names

Other names for the tribes are Kata, Kator and Katawer.

Origin

The Kafirs of Siah-Posh groups are descended from the ancient Kambojas.

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