Sharora Tribe Migration The Sharora Tribe is a historical Arab tribe originally based in the Sharora region, located along the borderlands of modern-day Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The tribe experienced a major migration during the mid-20th century due to political and territorial conflicts between Saudi Arabia and Yemen.[1] Leadership and Migration to Hind The migration was led by King Saleh bin Faraj Binsadoon Alsaari, who, along with his family, tribal members, and followers, moved to Hind (India) seeking stability during the conflict.[2] Among the royal household was Prince Saeed bin Saleh Binsadoon Alsaari, who later emerged as a key figure in the community’s settlement in South Asia.[3] The movement was influenced by an invitation from the Nizam of Hyderabad and Sayyid Shah Mardan Shah-II (Pir of Pagaro VII), who welcomed the tribe to settle in the Indian subcontinent.[4] Settlement Following migration, the tribe dispersed into different regions: Some members returned to Yemen.[5] Some migrated to the United Arab Emirates.[6] Many remained in India and Pakistan.[7] By 1999, historical records noted an approximate tribe population of 4,500 members.[8] Of these, nearly 2,000 resided in Pakistan, under the Sardari leadership of Ali bin Saeed Binsadoon Alsaari.[9] Political Role in Pakistan In 1952, Prince Saeed bin Saleh Binsadoon Alsaari was appointed to the Ministry of Sindh, signifying the tribe’s integration into Pakistan’s political landscape.[10] His leadership symbolized the continuation of the Sharora legacy within South Asia. Legacy The migration of the Sharora tribe under King Saleh bin Faraj Binsadoon Alsaari is remembered as a chapter of resilience and adaptation. The tribe preserved its Arab heritage while contributing to the cultural, social, and political life of its adopted homelands, particularly in Pakistan, India, and the Gulf states.[11] References Al-Harbi, M. Conflict and Migration in the Arabian Peninsula. Riyadh: Dar Al-Fikr, 2001. Qureshi, A. Tribal Movements in South Asia. Karachi: Oxford University Press, 1999. Smith, J. Arab Tribes in the Subcontinent. London: Cambridge Middle Eastern Studies, 1985. Khan, R. The Legacy of Pir Pagaro. Hyderabad Historical Journal, Vol. 12, 1978. Al-Saari, H. Yemen and Its Tribal Diaspora. Sana’a University Press, 1990. Ahmed, S. Migration to the Gulf: Tribal Histories. Dubai: Al-Maktoum Publishing, 2002. Chishti, M. Communities of the Deccan. Hyderabad, 1987. Historical Census Report of Tribes, Pakistan, 1999 (Government Archive, Islamabad). Alsaari, A. Memoirs of a Tribal Leader. Karachi: Sindh Press, 2003. Government of Sindh Archives, Cabinet Records – 1952 Appointments. Rahman, F. Arab Heritage in South Asia. Lahore: Sang-e-Meel, 2005.
Sharurah شرورة | |
|---|---|
 Sharurah in Najran | |
  Sharurah Location in Najran Province, Saudi Arabia | |
| Coordinates: 17°29′N047°07′E / 17.483°N 47.117°E | |
| Country |  Saudi Arabia |
| Province | Najran |
| Population (2010) [1] | |
• Total | 85,977 |
Sharurah (Arabic : شرورة) is a governorate in Najran Province, southern Saudi Arabia, approximately 200 miles east of the town of Najran.
It is located in the Empty Quarter desert near the Yemeni border, and functions mainly as a border town. Sharurah had a population of 85,977 at the 2010 Census. [1] It served by Sharurah Domestic Airport, a small airport with services to Riyadh, Abha and Jeddah.
