Janwari

The Janwari is a sub clan of Chandio Baloch tribe in Pakistan. Janwari is used as last name, tribe or surname. Mir Khadim Hussain Janwari of Dadu District is head of this tribe.

Origins

Janwari tribe originated from Balochistan that’s why they are called the Janwari Baloch. These people were once the richest people of the Balochistan. This tribe migrated from Balochistan to Sindh province of Current Pakistan, Rajasthan and Kashmir. The reason for migration was the drought in mid 14th Century. They built new towns on the banks of river Indus also called Mehran. The literal meaning of Janwari is Jewel. These people were brave and fought for their home land. The people of Balochistan and Sindh started calling these Chandio families as Janwari (Jewel of Land) because of the sacrifices in the war against aggressors. [http://www.dawn.com/weekly/dmag/archive/050724/dmag7.htm Glorious past]

Tribal Chief

The current head of this tribe is Mir Khadim Hussain Janwari. He became head of the clan after the passing away of his father Sakhi Muhammad Fazal Janwari, who was well knows for his generosity and spirituality. Thousands gather every year at his shrine in a small village called Radhan Station of Dadu District, Sindh to pay respect and pray for his departed soul on his death anniversary.

References

* History of Nations of Sindh