Tiwana

Tiwana is a Punjabi tribe that hails from the Punjab region of Pakistan and India. Tiwanas are considered to be a Rajput and Jat clan from Aryan ancestry. Tiwanas from Punjab in India are Sikhs, while Tiwanas from Punjab in Pakistan are Muslims.

Overview

Tiwanas claim their ancestry from Raja Bhoj, a Hindu ruler who was one of the most illustrious kings of ancient India. This legendary ruler had his kingdom spread to all corners of present day India, and capital at Bhojpur, Madhya Pardesh, India.

It is believed that Tiwanas settled in the Punjab region, in search for a fertile lands after the fall of Parmar kingdom. During the Bhakti movement in the 15th century, followed Guru Nanak's {Founder of Sikhism} teachings and became Sikhs like majority of Jat clans of northern India at the time.

Those who settled in the western Punjab (now part of Pakistan) became Muslims by accepting Islam at the hands of Hazrat Baba Fariduddin Masood Ganjshakar. Commonly known as Baba Farid (ਬਾਬਾ ਫ਼ਰੀਦ), he was a 12-th century Sufi preacher and saint of Punjab.

The other theory says that Seu, Teu and Gheu were three brothers from a tribe of the Agnikula clan. It is believed that the Tiwanas are the descendants of Teu, the Ghebas of Rawalpindi are the descendants of Gheu while the Sials of Jhang are the descendants of Seu (also known as Rai Sial).

Tiwanas, like many other JAT Sikhs have been part of the western migration during the last 60 years since Indian Independence. They have found opportunities in the West and made countries such as Canada, UK and USA as their homes.

Religion

Majority of Tiwanas are Sikhs and occupy the region of India (Punjab) who are SikhsWhile there are several prominent Muslims families of Tiwanas in Pakistan (Punjab).

Prominent Tiwanas

ikhs Tiwana in India

*Gurcharan Singh Tohra (Tiwana) "Pope of the Sikhs" famously known as "Tohra" named after his village in Punjab, was President of SGPC (the Sikh gurdwara ruling body) for 27 years until his death in 2004. He served as a member of Lok Sabha (lower house) and Rajya Sabha (upper house) of Indian Parliament during his long political career. He worked for the common public 24x7 and was respected and honoured by people from all walks of life.

*Dr Dalip Kaur Tiwana, Leading Punjabi novelist, most popular and productive female writer of all times hails from Punjab. Dr. Tiwana is considered one of the founders of modern Punjabi literature.

*Harpal Singh Tiwana, one of the most prominent Punjabi playwrights of all time, and a Punjabi play and film long da lishkara maker/director. He performed "Banghra" dance in various Hindi Bollywood films.

* Sardar Sadhu Singh Tiwana who was the first Sikh Tiwana graduate and served as Nazim (District Collector) and Sessions Judge in Patiala State. He was well known throughout the erstwhile Patiala state for his integrity and acumen.

*Justice C.S Tiwana, legendary Judge of the Punjab and Haryana High Court who authored the famous Tiwana Commission Report that exposed police torture in the 1980s

*Justice I.S Tiwana, reputed Judge and brilliant lawyer of the Punjab and Haryana High Court who was also served as Acting Chief Justice at the time of his demise.

* Justice K.S. Tiwana, retired judge from Punjab and Haryana high court (Chandigarh based).

*Hardeep Singh (Mohali) Tiwana member SGPC since 1996 from Mohali town adjoining to Chandigarh and a renowned historical filmmaker. To his credit are films "Amar Khalsa", "Dharm di Chaadar" and "Shaheedan de Sirtaj" (www.sikhfilms.net).

*Ajitpal Kaur Tiwana - Is the first woman of Indian origin to join as an officer with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

*Dr.Jugnu Tiwana M.A , Ph.D , village:- Baghour

* Kanwalpreet Kaur Tiwana, former teacher from Yadavindra Public School, Patiala and Bishop Cotton Boys School, Bangalore. Active social worker, helping the poor and underprivileged by providing medical guidance and monetary help. Honored by the Punjab state government in 1996 for mitigating human suffering.

Muslim Tiwana in Pakistan

Tiwana family of Khushab:-The Well known tribes are Tiwana's (Tiwana),the renowned and largest tribe/family of Khushab District and one of the most dominant in the area,some of the most famous politicians of Pakistan are from Tiwana family,Malik Khuda Bukhsh Tiwana

* K.B. Lt. Malik Muhammad Sher Khan Tiwana Rais of Mitha Tiwana (Sardar)Leader) of Tiwana(Muslim) Tribe, Honorary Majistrate, Khan Bahadur,Hon Lt Col, And above all Hafiz-e-Quran), Richest of all the Tiwanas, known to own around 25 villages, towns and cities. Among the Muslim Tiwanas, 5 people have been awarded the title of "Nawab".His only son is Malik Rizwan Tiwana.

* Bijar- A small village of Khushab is known for its leading researchers and technocrats that it born. Dr. Ghulam Farid Malik is one of such sons of Bijar who did his PhD from Harvard and is a known leading consultant. Another son of Bijar is Engr. Mohsin Islam Tiwana is the developer of Brain Controlled Robotic Prosthesis. He also represented Pakistan in ABU-Robocon and has many known international publications.

Nawabzada Malik Shahadat Khan Tiwana (LATE)

He had six sons and two daughters, from which two sons have passed away. He studied in the Chief College now known as Aitchison College. He was fond of grey hound dogs, horses and birds. He spent much from his fortune on cars and pets. Imported pedigree greyhounds from U.K. He always bought the dog who secured First position in the International Derby. He liked travelling around the world. HE WAS INVITED TO THE CORONATION CEREMONY OF QUEEN ELIZABETH TOO WHICH IS A GREAT HONOUR.

Riffat Hayat Tiwana:Has no heir

Muhammad Sher Khan Tiwana(late): He has a single daughter

Nazar Hayat Tiwana: He has a single daughter

Muhammad Saleem Hayat Tiwana(late): He completed his Bachelors in Economics as Major and took up his workline in Habib Bank Limited.

Muhammad Nadir Hayat Tiwana (923009490096) :He has two sons Zaryab Hayat Tiwana other died a few years back named Afrasayab Hayat Tiwana and one daughter Zainab Tiwana. He rendered his services to Bata Pakistan Limited. His major interests, like his father Nawbzada Shahadat Khan Tiwana, are Birds(pigeons,chinese cocks and pheasants) and imported German Shepard dogs. He is considered as one of the most handsome men in the Tiwana clan/tribe. His daughter Zainab Tiwana completed her O'levels from Beaconhouse and her intermediate from Kinnaird College for Women with flying colours.

Naeem Hayat Tiwana: He has two sons and a daughter. He is rendering his services as a D.S.P in Pakistan National Highway Authorities"Italic text". His bravery has been covered well by the print media and has been given a lot of awards for his sincere and brave services to the Highways of Pakistan as a D.S.P.

* Malik Khizar Hayat Tiwana Malik Khizar Hayat Tiwana's father Lt. Colonel Nawab Sir Malik Khizar Hayat Tiwana (1900-1975) came from a family which had, since the 15th century, been prominent among the landed aristocracy of the Punjab.
* Malik Allah Buksh Tiwana of Hamoka also got the title of Nawab.He was one of the most famous and rich persons of the district Sargodha at that time which included khushab.

Malik Rabnawaz Tiwana son of Malik Shaukat Nawaz Tiwana an army officer by profession in Pakistan Army. A well groomed and promessing tiwana.He is a very keen Polo player who has represented Pakistan Army Polo Team at U.K and Jordan

Tiwana of Shah pur

*Malik Muzzaffar Tiwana
*Malik Ahmed Yar Tiwana
*Malik Qadir Yar Tiwana is one of the finest farmers of his times, till today. he stayed back home, while his brothers ventured out, and looked after the family lands:- (He had one daughter, Tehmina Tiwana, and has two sons who are international Polo Players M. Asif Yar Tiwana and M. Atif Yar Tiwana.

*Malik Zafar Yar Tiwana Late was an LSE graduate. One of the very few of his region to obtain such fine education. He worked with Pakistan Tobacco Company Ltd:- (His son Malik Arif Yar Tiwana(late) was a philanthropist, a caligrapher, a poet and a politician. He has one daughter, Meher Tiwana, and two sons Malik Mohd. Adil Yar Tiwana, who is also an upcoming polo player, and Malik Mohd. Azeem Yar Tiwana, the artist like his father.)

*Malik Khaliq Yar Tiwana Late was a very well achieved person. He served in the army, the police and president's body guard:- (His daughter Uzma Tiwana is a doctor and sons Asimyar Tiwana and Qasim Yar Tiwana are leading their illustrious fashion and event management industry. Ali Abbass Tiwana, the youngest son, is still studying. He enjoys horseback riding.)

Tiwana in Faisalabad
* Khalid Malik:-Ex-Member of Punjab Assembly , Ex-Minister in PunjabTiwana in Sahiwal District.
*Haji Abdul Rauf Tiwana Late.