Isa Khan Manj

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

Formation of Rajput Identity

Source: Wikipedia Punjabis don't use the word tribe or "qabeela" for descent groups opting for the word, biradri meaning brotherhood instead. The biradries & their status in the pre-modern world was determined based on their occupation at the time & the primary way to raise one's & their descent group's standing before the rise of… Continue reading Formation of Rajput Identity