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| '''Abro''' (]: ''' ابڑو ''' ) is a ],] tribe, one of major tribes settle in ] and ] division and ]. | |||
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| The majority of tribe live in ], ],], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and ]. | |||
| '''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, Koreja, Buhar, Bhootani, Marfani, Khakhrani, Sameja, Masore, Gadore, Junejo and Bhayo. | |||
| == Notable people == | |||
| During the rule ok ] kings the ] and ] tribe was ruling tribe of ] (Bhag) Mian Sháh Alí better known as Sháhal Muhammad (the ] king) gives important job to Abro tribe in state and divided it among his children and brothers, and himself selected his residence in the village of ]. | |||
| Notable people bearing the surname Abro, who may or may not be associated with the tribe, include: | |||
| ==Historical Document== | |||
| * ], scholar | |||
| * ] (1924–2004), Pakistani writer | |||
| ⚫ | * ] | ||
| * ] | |||
| * ], Pakistani actress | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ], writer | |||
| * ], politician | |||
| == References == | |||
| When ] defeated the soomras then ] protected their helpless women. | |||
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| Sultan Alaudin marched with a huge force, | |||
| None could dare to face him, who would bear his strokes? | |||
| To save Soomra womens' honour, saddled his camel brave ]. | |||
| To redress and protect the helpless ones, he rose, | |||
| No tax would be paid by those, who his guidance chose. | |||
| Others gave up their proteges but not the mountain king, | |||
| Protector of strangers, how could he give up those known to him? | |||
| This brave leader saved many a supplicants, who came to his door. | |||
| Abro is the greatest refuge of all supplicants, | |||
| He gave up all rest, to attend to the call of complainants, | |||
| He is the care-taker of the suppressed, and the weak. | |||
| Abro amidst all other leaders, a forest's shady tree resembles, | |||
| The plains where this skilled one went, none before traversed. | |||
| Compassionate and generous Abro, is the best of all leaders, | |||
| Many come to him, this king of Kachh avoids them not. | |||
| '''.....Bhitai ''' | |||
| ==See also== | |||
| * ] | |||
| ⚫ | * ] | ||
| ] | |||
| ] | |||
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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. SurnameAbro, 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:
- Allama Ali Khan Abro, scholar
- Jamal Abro (1924–2004), Pakistani writer
- Mazhar Abro
- Murad Abro
- Sohai Ali Abro, Pakistani actress
- Suhaee Abro
- Tariq Alam Abro, writer
- Mir Abdul Majid Abro, politician
References
- 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..
Surname listThis page lists people with the surname Abro. If an internal link intending to refer to a specific person led you to this page, you may wish to change that link by adding the person's given name(s) to the link. Category: