Gopang
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The Gopang are one of six Baloch
tribes or clans called ataks'. These ataks function mainly to denote ancestry and members consider themselves to be low in the social hierarchy.
They are found in the Rojhan
Balochistan
, Kamber
district of Sindh province. Some numbers also live in Kachhi, Balochistan
and in Rahim Yar Khan district.
Gopang Baloch are also living in lower punjab Villages named Kacha Sabzani, Abad pur, Rukan pur, Chachran Shareef all of Distt. Rahimyar Khan places. They also live in Rahimyar khan itself(bahadur pur- a famous town in rahimyar khan). The gopangs strong strength and hold is in Distt Rajan pur, Rojhan, dera ghazi khan and also Bangulwali in district Muzaffargarh. The Language which is spoken there is Seraiki.
Gopang baloch are also living in Makhan bela and Rohillan wali since 300 years ago....Name of Makhan Bela is originated from Gopang Baloch Sardar Makhan khan..They also speak seraiki..
Goapangs Chiefs are known with the term of "Sardar". This tribe has some subcastes like Jiyani, sarani, bharani etc. Jiyani is the subcaste which is ruling on all tribes since emerge of Gopangs. Jiyanies are known as Sardars of gopangs. All the tribes decisions are made by Sardars.
Kacha Sabzani:Italic text Sardar Allah Bachaya Khan Jiyani(1934-2008) is one of the most famous sardars amongst Gopangs. He lead his tribe throught his scenario with honour, dignity and respect. He was in most favour of educating his tribe's all children and was very very kind heart. There are many examples of Sardar Allah Bachaya khan's memorable and bravery events. He has his own history.
Baloch people
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tribes or clans called ataks'. These ataks function mainly to denote ancestry and members consider themselves to be low in the social hierarchy.
They are found in the Rojhan
Rojhan
Rojhan Mazari is situated in District Rajanpur of Punjab at the foot of the Sulaiman Range, near the inter-provincial borders of Balochistan, Sindh and Punjab. This city is the Capital Seat and headquarters of the Mazari Baloch tribe who have held this territory since 1632...
Balochistan
Balochistan (Pakistan)
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, Kamber
Kamber
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district of Sindh province. Some numbers also live in Kachhi, Balochistan
Balochistan (Pakistan)
Balochistan is one of the four provinces or federating units of Pakistan. With an area of 134,051 mi2 or , it is the largest province of Pakistan, constituting approximately 44% of the total land mass of Pakistan. According to the 1998 population census, Balochistan had a population of...
and in Rahim Yar Khan district.
History
Most of them migrated to Sindh and Punjab and few remained at the outskirts of Balochistan. In Gopang Tribal culture, family name is being carried forward for the eldest son who is also the leader of the family.Gopang Baloch are also living in lower punjab Villages named Kacha Sabzani, Abad pur, Rukan pur, Chachran Shareef all of Distt. Rahimyar Khan places. They also live in Rahimyar khan itself(bahadur pur- a famous town in rahimyar khan). The gopangs strong strength and hold is in Distt Rajan pur, Rojhan, dera ghazi khan and also Bangulwali in district Muzaffargarh. The Language which is spoken there is Seraiki.
Gopang baloch are also living in Makhan bela and Rohillan wali since 300 years ago....Name of Makhan Bela is originated from Gopang Baloch Sardar Makhan khan..They also speak seraiki..
Goapangs Chiefs are known with the term of "Sardar". This tribe has some subcastes like Jiyani, sarani, bharani etc. Jiyani is the subcaste which is ruling on all tribes since emerge of Gopangs. Jiyanies are known as Sardars of gopangs. All the tribes decisions are made by Sardars.
Kacha Sabzani:Italic text Sardar Allah Bachaya Khan Jiyani(1934-2008) is one of the most famous sardars amongst Gopangs. He lead his tribe throught his scenario with honour, dignity and respect. He was in most favour of educating his tribe's all children and was very very kind heart. There are many examples of Sardar Allah Bachaya khan's memorable and bravery events. He has his own history.