Jokhio

Jokhio

Jokhio is the samma tribe settle in Sindh and Balochistan,Pakistan.

Chaukhandi (چوکنڈی) tombs, are attributed to Jokhio tribes and were build between 15th and 18th centuries. It is situated 29 km east of Karachi on N-5 National Highway near Landhi Town.Chaukhandi cemetery, consisting of names or any Quranic Verse. Some of the Jams who were named were said to belong to the Jokhio tribe still resident in the area.


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