Daha tribe

The Daha are a Seraiki/Punjabi speaking Jat tribe, found in the Punjab province of Pakistan.^[1]

History and origin

The tribe claims descent from Daha, who was said to be a Muslim holyman, who married the daughter of Parihar Rajput. They claim kinship with the Bohar and Parhar Jats, who are also of Parihar Rajput ancestry. While other tribal traditions claim the tribe originated in Dharwar in central India, from where they migrated to Pakpattan. The tribe then spread to Khanewal and Multan. ^[2]

Distribution

They are found mainly in Muzaffargarh, Khanewal, Multan and Rajanpur districts.

In Rajanpur District, their main village is in Kotla Esan, a small town and having their own village with the name of Basti Ghulam Muhammad Khan Daha.

In Muzaffargarh District, their main villages are Head Bakaini(Muhammad Akhtar Daha Sr. Software Engineer), Mahiwal Daha, Sardar Mohammed Daha, Mohammed Daha, Chak Ali Daha and Ali Daha

References

1. ^ A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab by H. A Rose page 219
2. ^ A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab by H. A Rose page 240