Beka, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

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Beka
town and Union Council
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Beka
Coordinates: 33°59′37″N72°20′51″E / 33.99361°N 72.34750°E / 33.99361; 72.34750
Country Pakistan
Province Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District Swabi District
Tehsil Lahor Tehsil
Beka Sharif1758
Founded byNawab Nehmat khan Yusufzai
Elevation
272 m (892 ft)
 35000

Beka is a town and Union Council of Swabi District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. [1] It is part of Lahor Tehsil.

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Present-day Beka was founded approximately 300 years ago as a result of the diversion of the Indus, which flows through the town. [ citation needed ].

Education

Government

Legacy of Nawab Nehmat Khan

Nawab Nehmat Khan is best known for founding the town of Beka in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Approximately 300 years ago, he established Beka, significantly shaping the region's history and development.

Nawab Nehmat Khan belonged to the Taju Khel sub-tribe of the Yousafzai, a prominent Pashtun tribe known for their martial prowess and influential role in the region. As a leader, he played a crucial role in managing tribal affairs and maintaining the unity and strength of the Taju Khel sub-tribe.

Under Nawab Nehmat Khan's leadership, the Taju Khel tribe acquired substantial land in the Swabi District. This landownership contributed to the tribe's economic stability and development. The agricultural activities on these lands became a cornerstone of the local economy, supporting the livelihoods of many in the region.

Nawab Nehmat Khan devoted a significant portion of his land to social activities that benefited the community. His contributions include:

Continuing the Legacy

The current generation of Nawab Nehmat Khan's descendants continues to uphold his mission of social welfare and community support. They actively contribute to:

The **Nawab Welfare Organization** plays a pivotal role in carrying forward the mission of Nawab Nehmat Khan. This organization works diligently to improve the lives of the local population through various social welfare programs, ensuring that the values and legacy of Nawab Nehmat Khan continue to thrive.

Family Tree of Nawab Ali Tariq (Khan) of Beka, KPK


   - Founder and landlord of Beka, prominent figure of the Yousafzai tribe (Taju Khel sub-tribe).

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Family tree of Nawab Nehmat Khan

Descendants of Nawab Ali Khan

Notable Family Members

Nawab Nehmat Khan's grandchildren reside in Beka and Beka Dheri. Some of the notable family members include:


This family tree represents the direct lineage from Nawab Nehmat Khan to Nawab Ali Khan and his children. The family has a significant historical presence in the region of Beka, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The Yousafzai tribe, particularly the Taju Khel sub-tribe, has played an influential role in the socio-political and economic development of the Swabi District.

Lineages

Taju Khel

Taju Khel or Tajo Khel are the sub tribe of Yousafzai. They live in many parts of Pakistan and India including Kaddi, Zaida, Marghuz, Lahor, Beka, Sala, Haryan in Pakistan and Bhopal, Delhi, Agraa and Pathan Kot in India. Some Taju Khel in Swabi maintain family ties with their relatives in India. They are the descendants of Doran Khan. Furthurmore, Taju Khel along with four other brothers came to current swabi roughly around 16th century from Afghan province Kundooz. [2] The estimated population of Taju Khel globally are estimate at 100,000 to 170,000. [3]

According to a renowned elder and historian of Yaqubi village Taju Khel, Zakarya Khel, Panj Pao and Balar Khel were all brothers along with Taus Khani, Bazid Khel and Ayub Khel. He further claimed that these brother along with their ancestors formed Aba Khel, but this is disputed.

Beka, Tajukhel Tribe ancestor is Malak Mehmood Khan after that Malak Nooroze, Malak Abdul Ghani, Malak Rizwan, then after that Malak Jahanzaib, Malak Amraiz, Malak Jawed, and Malak Mairaj.

Organizations

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References

  1. ↑ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Swabi - Government of Pakistan Archived February 9, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ↑ Khan, Roshan The History of Yousafzai
  3. ↑ Britannica Encyclopaedia's 11th Edition
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