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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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| {{Short description|Surname}} | |||
| The '''Abro''' ({{lang-ur|''' ابڑو '''}}) is a ] tribe, found in ], ] and southern Punjab provinces of ]. | |||
| The majority of the tribe live in ], ], ], ], ], ], ] and Mastung districts. | |||
| '''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. | |||
| == Origin == | |||
| According to some traditions, are they are descendants of Sam (Shem), the eldest of the three surviving sons of the prophet ] (]). According to others they are the descendants of Sam, the son of Umar, son of Hashim, son of ], an uncle of the ] ](SAW). | |||
| There are also traditions that the Samma are clan of ] | |||
| == Tribal Chiefs == | |||
| The Chief of the Abro tribe is '''Sardar (chief) Haider khan Abro''' of Mongar Bolan(]) Balochistan. | |||
| {{cquote|ابڙو وڏوڙو سوڙو' سمو' سونهن سڀن<br /> | |||
| تنهن در سڀ اچن كنڌ نه كڍي كڇ ڙڻي<br /> | |||
| (شاھ عبدالطيف ڀٽائيِ )}} | |||
| Other Abro chiefs are: | |||
| *Sardar Wahid Bakhs Khan Bhayo of ]. | |||
| *Sardar Himmat Ali Khan Kamaryo of Naushehro Abro ]. | |||
| *Sardar Jahangeer Khan Kakepota of ]. | |||
| *Sardar Asadullah Khan Mongrani of ]. | |||
| == Clans == | |||
| The major sub-tribes are: | |||
| {| | |||
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| *''Mongrani'' '''منگراني'''<br /> | |||
| *''Barani'' '''باراني'''<br /> | |||
| *''Bhayo'' '''بهيو'''<br /> | |||
| *''Bugio'' '''بھگيو'''<br /> | |||
| *''Bhootani'' '''بهو تاني'''<br /> | |||
| *''Halepota'' '''هاليپو ته'''<br /> | |||
| *''Jakhro'' '''جكهرو'''<br /> | |||
| *''Kakepota'' '''كاكيپو ته'''<br /> | |||
| *''Pechoho'' '''پيچوهو'''<br /> | |||
| *''Unar'' '''انڑ''' <br /> | |||
| *''Shairani'' '''شيراني'''<br /> | |||
| *''Koreja'' '''كوريجو'''<br /> | |||
| *''Sameja'' '''سميجو'''<br /> | |||
| *''Kamario'' '''كماريو''' <br /> | |||
| | | |||
| *''Jeha'' '''جيها'''<br /> | |||
| *''Dal'' '''دل'''<br /> | |||
| *''Masore'' '''مسور'''<br /> | |||
| *''Gadore'' '''گدور'''<br /> | |||
| *''Rahuja'' '''راهوجه'''<br /> | |||
| *''Khakhrani'''''کھکھرانی'''<br /> | |||
| *''Thebo'' '''تھيبو''' <br /> | |||
| *''Marfani'' '''معرفاني'''<br /> | |||
| *''Korar'' '''كورار'''<br /> | |||
| *''Ghotio'' '''گهوٹيو'''<br /> | |||
| *''Nindani'' '''ننداني'''<br /> | |||
| *''Agham'' '''اگهم'''<br /> | |||
| etc | |||
| |} | |||
| == History == | |||
| === Kalhora Rule === | |||
| During the rule of ] in Sindh (1701 to 1783 CE) the Abro and Airi tribe were the ruling tribes in the ] (Bhag) region of Baluchistan. Mian Sháh Alí better known as Sháhal Muhammad, the Kalhora king, gave important jobs to the Abro tribe in the state. He himself selected his residence in the village of Habibani, which was an Abro village. | |||
| ] started his career from this small village with the support of the Abro tribe. They remained a powerful force in support of him. ], was the first person to enrol as his follower. This small village also became the centre for learning for the Mehdvis sect. | |||
| === Samma Rule === | |||
| The period of Samma rule in Sindh is considered a period of literary and cultural heights. Two centuries later, the famous ] poet ] was still singing their praises in ]: ``When ] came astride his furious elephants, ] tied his shield and the whole field shone with sabres. The Samma came to the rescue of damsels in distress - and then all was well. | |||
| In the ancient Abro tradition, ] (protection) was in vogue. The following contemporary evidence exists. ], the protector of Soomra womenfolk in ], says: | |||
| {{cquote|] marched with a huge force,<br /> | |||
| None could dare to face him, who would bear his strokes?<br /> | |||
| To save Soomra womens' honour, saddled his camel brave ]. | |||
| To redress and protect the helpless ones, he rose,<br /> | |||
| No tax would be paid by those, who his guidance chose.<br /> | |||
| Others gave up their proteges but not the mountain king,<br /> | |||
| Protector of strangers, how could he give up those known to him?<br /> | |||
| This brave leader saved many a supplicants, who came to his door. | |||
| Abro is the greatest refuge of all supplicants,<br /> | |||
| He gave up all rest, to attend to the call of complainants,<br /> | |||
| He is the care-taker of the suppressed, and the weak. | |||
| Abro amidst all other leaders, a forest's shady tree resembles,<br /> | |||
| The plains where this skilled one went, none before traversed.<br /> | |||
| Compassionate and generous Abro, is the best of all leaders,<br /> | |||
| Many come to him, this king of Katch avoids them not.}} | |||
| 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> | |||
| == Notable people == | == Notable people == | ||
| *''']:''' (866–914AH, 1461–1508AD) was the most famous Sultan of the ].<br /> | |||
| *'''].'''<br /> | |||
| *''']:''' Famous Writer and Intellectual.<br /> | |||
| *''']:'''Ex-MPA Sindh Assembly in 1976 by Pakistan Peoples Party.<br /> | |||
| *''':'''Ex-MPA of PML-Q and Ex-Provincial Minister.<br /> | |||
| *''']:''' Notable Religious Scholar.<br /> | |||
| *'''Dr Ilyas Abro:''' Ex vice chancellor University of Sindh.<br /> | |||
| *'''Badar Abro:''' Archaeologist and Journalist.<br /> | |||
| *'''Sardar Altaf Ali Bhayo(Lat):''' former Federal Minister of Pakistan.<br /> | |||
| *'''Sardar Himmat Ali Kamaryo:''' former Provential Minister of Sindh.<br /> | |||
| *'''](Lat):''' former Provential Minister of Balochistan.<br /> | |||
| *''']:''' Journalist. | |||
| *''':''' Member Assembly PPP. | |||
| ==See also== | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| * | |||
| ==Reference== | |||
| * | |||
| * | |||
| Notable people bearing the surname Abro, who may or may not be associated with the tribe, include: | |||
| {{Samma Tribes}} | |||
| * ], scholar | |||
| * ] (1924–2004), Pakistani writer | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ], Pakistani actress | |||
| * ] | |||
| * ], writer | |||
| * ], politician | |||
| == References == | |||
| ] | |||
| {{ref-list}} | |||
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| ]] | |||
| {{Surname}} | |||
| {{Pakistan-ethno-stub}} | |||
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: