Khwajikhel

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Province North-West Frontier Province
Elevation
165 m (541 ft)
Time zone UTC+5 (PST)

Khwaji Khel is a tribe or clan in jurisdiction of Tank District.

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Origin

Khwaji Khel is a sub-tribe of Malay zai or Mali zai, better known as the Mullazai tribe.

History

Khwaji Khels are the descendants of Malay zai probably known as Mullazai. [1]

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References

  1. "Mullazai" . Retrieved 2009-10-31.