Source: Unclear, maybe twitter user @xohaibtanweer The Manj mostly identify as Rajput although ones in Gurdaspur have been known to classify as Jats as well and the reason for the fluidity of labels for the same group of people was explained in detail in my Formation of Rajput Identity piece. In short, the claims of… Continue reading Isa Khan Manj
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“Let the Turanis, Rajputs, Iranis & Afghans do the ruling & fighting; we (Punjabis) will stay alive”
“Let the Turanis, Rajputs, Iranis & Afghans do the ruling & fighting; we will stay alive” [1] Concludes the book Punjab: A History from Aurangzeb to Mountbatten, but every conclusion has a premise & if the premise isn’t even true then the argument falls flat. The book also claims: “Whether or not they were Muslim,… Continue reading “Let the Turanis, Rajputs, Iranis & Afghans do the ruling & fighting; we (Punjabis) will stay alive”
Punjabi Muslims in Mughal Nobility
Recently I have had the fortune to work on a project to compile a list of Punjabi Muslims in Mughal nobility. Aiming to add more as I research the latter era of the Empire. Hope these become future Wikipedia entries. In no particular order: Sadullah Khan: Prime Minister of Shah Jahan for ten years. Credit:… Continue reading Punjabi Muslims in Mughal Nobility
Shahbaz Khan Kamboh
Photo credit: @Mughal_imperial The Mughal nobility was overwhelmingly dominated by people of Central Asian backgrounds and the main court factions being Turks and Iranians (Persians). So, for a Hindustani to rise in the ranks of a regime of foreign extraction is a remarkable achievement. Shahbaz Khan Kamboh was just one such man to do so.… Continue reading Shahbaz Khan Kamboh
Adina Beg: Soldier, Statesman, Diplomat, Hero
Credit: @AliZoraiz142 on Twitter Make sure to read the follow up post on Adina Beg's significance to the Punjabi Muslim narrative. The collapse of Mughal authority in 18th century in Punjab saw breakdown of a centuries old order, which had brought peace and prosperity in Punjab. Revolts, invasions and raids were the new normal because… Continue reading Adina Beg: Soldier, Statesman, Diplomat, Hero
Punjabi Waseb 