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{{about|the surname|the Pakistani television drama serial|Abro (TV serial)|the tribe see|Abro (tribe)|the island in Estonia with old German name Abro|Abruka}}
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'''Abro''', '''Abra''', or '''Abda''' ({{Langx|sd|ابڙو}}) is a ] surname. It is a sub-clan of the larger ] tribe that chiefly occupies the region of Sindh at the present time.
The Chief of the Abro tribe are Mongranies and head of the tribe is ] of Mongar(member of grand jirga of kallat).


The Abro tribe is an influential community residing in Sindh, Balochistan (in ] plains Detha or Detho title of some clans in Jakhro or Jakhra are in majority), and Kutch. Historically, they trace their origins to the ] Rajputs. The tribe is known for producing notable leaders, warriors, and tribal chiefs. Jam Abro Arbhang, remembered for defending Soomra women from Alauddin Khilji's forces, stands out as a historical hero. The Abros have contributed to Sindh's cultural heritage, with their stories celebrated in folklore and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s poetry. Today, they maintain their tribal identity while adapting to modern social dynamics.<ref>{{cite book |last1=Imran |first1=Rahat |title=Activist Documentary Film in Pakistan: The Emergence of a Cinema of Accountability |date=2016 |publisher=Routledge |isbn=978-1-317-50339-2 |page=148 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DMlJDAAAQBAJ&dq=abro+tribe&pg=PA148 |language=en |quote=..Sardar Himath Ali khan kamario, chief of the Abro tribe..}}</ref>
The major sub-tribes are Pulpotra, Jakhra, kakepotra, Unar, Ghotya, korar, Barani, Hanbhi, Koreja, Buhar, Bhootani, Marfani, Khakhrani, Sameja, Masore, Gadore, Junejo and Bhayo.


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Notable people bearing the surname Abro, who may or may not be associated with the tribe, include:
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'''Hanbhi''' is not a jamot tribe. As some people include '''Hanbhi''' in Jamot but it is not true. Hanbhi is a sub tribe of '''Alizai Kakar''' whereas Jamots actually belong to Sindh. The traces of Hanbhi cannot be found in the history Sindhi castes. Nowadays, Hanbhis are mostly living close to the Jamots and adopted the jamot culture.
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Latest revision as of 18:28, 29 December 2024

This article is about the surname. For the Pakistani television drama serial, see Abro (TV serial). For the tribe see, see Abro (tribe). For the island in Estonia with old German name Abro, see Abruka. Surname

Abro, Abra, or Abda (Sindhi: ابڙو) is a Sindhi surname. It is a sub-clan of the larger Samma tribe that chiefly occupies the region of Sindh at the present time.

The Abro tribe is an influential community residing in Sindh, Balochistan (in Kachhi plains Detha or Detho title of some clans in Jakhro or Jakhra are in majority), and Kutch. Historically, they trace their origins to the Samma Rajputs. The tribe is known for producing notable leaders, warriors, and tribal chiefs. Jam Abro Arbhang, remembered for defending Soomra women from Alauddin Khilji's forces, stands out as a historical hero. The Abros have contributed to Sindh's cultural heritage, with their stories celebrated in folklore and Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai’s poetry. Today, they maintain their tribal identity while adapting to modern social dynamics.

Notable people

Notable people bearing the surname Abro, who may or may not be associated with the tribe, include:

References

  1. Imran, Rahat (2016). Activist Documentary Film in Pakistan: The Emergence of a Cinema of Accountability. Routledge. p. 148. ISBN 978-1-317-50339-2. ..Sardar Himath Ali khan kamario, chief of the Abro tribe..
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