Arbab
Encyclopedia
Arbab is a Persian
word that means "boss", "master" and "landlord
". It was a title used by tribal leaders in Middle East
and South Asia
. It is the title used by the heads of Kasi
tribe in Balochistan
. It is also used by the Samat tribes like Sammo, Abro
, Nohrio, and Jakhro
tribes in Sindh
. Nowadays, it is a common family name in Iran
, Pakistan
and some Arab
countries.
to signify any sort of owner or master. In modern Persian
, it indicates a proprietor of rural land, and the adjective Arbābī is applied to a rural estate.
Persian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
word that means "boss", "master" and "landlord
Landlord
A landlord is the owner of a house, apartment, condominium, or real estate which is rented or leased to an individual or business, who is called a tenant . When a juristic person is in this position, the term landlord is used. Other terms include lessor and owner...
". It was a title used by tribal leaders in Middle East
Middle East
The Middle East is a region that encompasses Western Asia and Northern Africa. It is often used as a synonym for Near East, in opposition to Far East...
and South Asia
South Asia
South Asia, also known as Southern Asia, is the southern region of the Asian continent, which comprises the sub-Himalayan countries and, for some authorities , also includes the adjoining countries to the west and the east...
. It is the title used by the heads of Kasi
Kasi
KASI or Kasi may refer to:* Korea Astronomy and Space Science Institute, South Korea* Kingdom of Kashi, or Kasi, an ancient kingdom with Varanasi as its capital* 1430KASI, a radio station licensed to serve Ames, Iowa...
tribe in Balochistan
Balochistan
Balochistan or Baluchistan is a region which covers parts of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. It can also refer to one of several modern and historical territories within that region:...
. It is also used by the Samat tribes like Sammo, Abro
Abro
The Abro, Abra or Abrah , , is a division of the Samma tribe, found in Sindh, Balochistan and southern Punjab provinces of Pakistan.- Origin :...
, Nohrio, and Jakhro
Jakhro
The Jakhro is Sindhi tribe of Sindh, Pakistan. Jakhro is a subdivision of Abro tribe which is driven from Sammat tribe.-Distribution:...
tribes in Sindh
Sindh
Sindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
. Nowadays, it is a common family name in Iran
Iran
Iran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
, Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
and some Arab
Arab
Arab people, also known as Arabs , are a panethnicity primarily living in the Arab world, which is located in Western Asia and North Africa. They are identified as such on one or more of genealogical, linguistic, or cultural grounds, with tribal affiliations, and intra-tribal relationships playing...
countries.
Origin
Arbab, the plural of the Arabic noun rabb “owner, master, the Lord,” used in PersianPersian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
to signify any sort of owner or master. In modern Persian
Persian language
Persian is an Iranian language within the Indo-Iranian branch of the Indo-European languages. It is primarily spoken in Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan and countries which historically came under Persian influence...
, it indicates a proprietor of rural land, and the adjective Arbābī is applied to a rural estate.
List of notable Arbabs
- Arbab Jehangir KhanArbab Jehangir KhanArbab Jehangir Khan Khalil regarded as chief of the Khalil tribe, was a Pakistani politician hailed from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. He served as the 14th Chief Minister from April 7, 1985 to May 29, 1988 and then as the Leader of opposition in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa assembly from 1989-1990...
, was Ex-Chief MinisterChief MinisterA Chief Minister is the elected head of government of a sub-national state, provinces of Sri Lanka, Pakistan, notably a state of India, a territory of Australia or a British Overseas Territory that has attained self-government...
of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - Imdad KhanImdad KhanUstad Imdad Khan was a sitar and surbahar player. His two sons Enayat Khan and Wahid Khan, his grandsons Vilayat Khan and Imrat Khan, and great-grandsons Shahid Parvez, Shujaat Khan, Nishat Khan, Irshad Khan, Wajahat Khan, Shafaatullah Khan and Hidayat Khan have all upheld his musical tradition,...
, was a prominent social figure, Ex-member of Majlis-e-ShooraMajlis-e-ShooraThe Parliament of Pakistan, officially termed the Majlis-e-Shoora ; is the federal and supreme legislative body of Pakistan. It is a bicameral federal legislature that consists of the Senate and the National Assembly, the upper and lower houses, respectively...
and an affluent Landlord. - Liaquat Ali KhanLiaquat Ali KhanFor other people with the same or similar name, see Liaqat Ali Nawabzada Liaquat Ali Khan was a Pakistani statesman who became the first Prime Minister of Pakistan, Defence minister and Commonwealth, Kashmir Affairs...
, Ex-Member Provincial Council NWFP - Abdul Wahid Khan, British Army, Martyred in the defense of Peshawar 1849
- Rizwan KhanRizwan KhanRizwan "Riz" Khan is a British television news reporter and interviewer who until April 2011 hosted his own eponymous television show on Al Jazeera English. He first rose to prominence while working for the BBC and CNN....
, social Worker - Adam Khan, Political activists and social worker
- Abdul Majid KhanAbdul Majid KhanOn January 15, 2010, the Department of Defense complied with a court order and published a list of Captives held in the Bagram Theater Internment Facility that included the name Hajj Abdul Majid Khan....
, Landlord - Akram KhanAkram KhanAkram Khan may refer to:*Akram Khan *Akram Khan *Akram Khan...
, retired as a major, 1942 - Hidayatullah Khan, Control officer of Jaddah sea port
- Javed Ahmed KhanJaved Ahmed KhanJaved Ahmed Khan is a long-standing public servant, social worker and a committed politician of the All India Trinamool Congress party. Born in 1956, Javed Ahmed Khan completed a Bachelor of Commerce from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata in 1978.Mr...
, Retired Vice President Habib Bank Limited - Saleem KhanSaleem KhanSaleem Khan or Salim Khan is a town and Union Council of Swabi District in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. It is located at 34°10'0N 72°28'0E with an altitude of 348 metres ....
(Late), DSP (Duties served Pathan Branch Bombay, India & Pakistan - Arbab Abdul Wahid, Retired Superitending Engineer, PWD
- Arbab Muhammad Amir, DOJ Officer.
- Sarfaraz Khan (Late), Chief of Mohmand of Landi Arbab grandfather of (Arbab Sharif KhanSharif KhanSharif Khan is a retired professional squash player. He is widely considered to be one of the all-time great players of hardball squash . He was the dominant player on the hardball squash circuit throughout the 1970s...
late, Arbab Ibrahim Khan late, Arbab Abbass Khan late, Arbab Ayub Khan late,Arbab Ibrahim Khan late,(Senior Session Judge) - Muhammad Farid, Retired Captain, Assistant Commissioner Tank, Deputy Commissioner Gujranwala, Political Agent Kurram Agency, Chief Election Commissioner NWFP, Anti Corruption Judge,n his son,Arbab Waheed Alam,Additional Secretary Education n Environment depts
- Saeed Ahmad KhanSaeed Ahmad KhanSaeed Ahmad Khan Saeed Ahmad Khan (سيد احمد خان in Urdu) Saeed Ahmad Khan (سيد احمد خان in Urdu) (1900–1996, (Emir 1981-1996) was an adherent, and later third Emir, of the Lahore Ahmadiyya Movement, religious movement which evolved as a sect of Islam.-Early life:...
(Late), Commissioner Income Tax, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Joint secretary (Finance) Islamabad - Ayub Khan (late), S.P in Punjab in British government
- Zahir Khan, Son of Arbab Noor Muhammad Khan, presently a State Minister for Defence, Federal Minister for Anti Narcotics Force and a worker of Awami National PartyAwami National PartyThe Awami National Party is an Pashtun nationalist, socialist, centre-left political party in Pakistan affiliated with Socialist International...
,Arbab Azhar ,D.G Over Seas. retired - Late Arbab Nasrullah Khan of DoabaDoabaDoaba is the region of Indian Punjab surrounded by the rivers Beas and Sutlej. The name "Doaba" literally translates to "land of two rivers" . It is one of the most fertile regions of the world, and was the centre of the Green Revolution in India.Scheduled castes form more than 35% of the...
Village Ambhader, District CharsaddaCharsaddaCharsadda is a town and headquarters of Charsadda District, in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located at 34°8'43N 71°43'51E with an altitude of 276 metres and lies 29 kilometres from the provincial capital - Peshawar....
[( Affluent Landlord )] - Arbab Rafaqat Ali Khan, Landlord, Peshawar, Pakistan