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Ethnic group
 "Poetry by Shah Abdul Latif Bhati", | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| Major: Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab Minor: Kashmir and Gilgit | |
| Languages | |
| Sindhi (Lasi dialect) | |
| Religion | |
| Muslim |
Abro, Abra, Abda clan is descended from Jams of Samma Dynasty migrated from Abdasa area of Kutch in 1314 AD and are settled in southern Sindh to the northern Sindh, and Balochistan. According to H. A. Rose, The Abras are an ancient tribe of Jats who are credited with the introduction of agriculture in Sindh and Saraikistan. As the following proverb shows: —
- Karn bakhshe kiror.
- Abra bakhshe hal di or.
- Meaning- 'Let Raja Karan give away crore of rupees, the Abra will give what he earns by the plough.'
The tribe is also said to be an offshoot of the Sammas and is numerous in Bahawalpur.
Notable people bearing the name Abro include:
- Allama Ali Khan Abro
- Jamal Abro (1924-2004), Pakistani writer
- Mazhar Abro
- Murad Abro
- Sohai Ali Abro
- Suhaee Abro
- Tariq Alam Abro, writer
- Mir Abdul Majid Abro, Politician
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.
References
- "龙虎重庆时时彩（中国集团）有限公司".
- "'A glossary of the tribes and castes of the Punjab and North-West frontier province'".