Langah | |
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لنگاہ | |
Religions | Islam |
Languages | Sindhi, Punjabi |
Country | Pakistan |
Region | Punjab, Sindh |
Feudal title | Rai |
Langah is a historical tribe and surname found in Balochistan (Lasbela), Sindh and south Punjab. [1] [2] They are considered as Jats [3] [4] [5] or Rajput. [6] [7]
Langahs are mostly known for establishing the Langah Sultanate, which ruled Multan and the surrounding regions in south Punjab from 1445 to 1540, before being overthrown by the Arghuns. [6]
The tribe continued to be an important power in the Multan region under their various chieftains. During Humayun's retreat, their chieftain Bakhshu Khan Langah controlled much of the forts around Multan. He provided 100 boats of grain to the retreating Mughal Army. [8] Later, Bakhshu led the Langah in rebellion against the Sur Empire establishing his independent rule over the Multan region. However, he was defeated by the Sur general, Haibat Khan. [9] During the reign of Akbar, a section of the Langah held the Pargana of Shor (Modern day Jhang district) [10] while Baskhshu Langah's son Sher Ali was the Shiqdar of Qasba Deesa. [11]
During British era, the Langah tribe still maintained a significant presence in the Multan district where they were considered a principal tribe, particularly at the confluence of the Chenab and Sutlej rivers. [12]
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Among others are the Bhuttos, Bhattis, Lakha, Sahetas, Lohanas, Mohano, Dahars, Indhar, Chachar, Dhareja, Rathors, Dakhan, Langah etc. The Mohano tribe is spread over Makran, Sind and southern Punjab. They are also identified with the "Mallah' of the Punjab and both have in common a sub-section called Manjari. All these old Sindhi tribes are known under the common nomenclature of Sammat.
The Jats were divided into several tribes. In the Western plain (i.e. west of Lahore) excluding the salt range, and sub-montane tracts were to be found the Tahim, Butta, Langah, Sumra, Sipra and Hans.
In the first quarter of the 16th century A.D. the Langah Jat rulers of Multan encouraged the Balochs to be settled in Derajat by granting Jageers in return for which they were to render as military service.
...Mahmūd-ul-Hasan Siddiqui has classified them as Jats.
Under the shadow of Rajput Langah dynasty of Multan...
On his way to Bhakkar, he contacted Bakhshu Langah, who possessed numerous fortified places and a large number of boats. Humayun sent for him a banner, robe, horse and drum. Bakhshu Langah provided him a hundred boats loaded with grain, which was distributed among the Mughal soldiers.