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Courtesy of newpakhistorian, here is a census from 1911 on the different groups present in KPK. The census shows that Pashtuns made up approximately 70% of KPK's population, whereas Indics comprised most of the following 30% (along with a handful of other communities also residing in the region, such as the Baloch and Gurkhas). The census also showed that the Awans (276,511 Muslim), Khattaks (148,552 Muslim), Yousefzai (130,026 Muslim), and Gujjars (113,498 Muslim, 354 Hindu, 28 Sikh) represented by far the largest tribes in the region. It can be assumed that the current representation among the different communities in KPK probably wouldn't deviate significantly from this census (in terms of percentages).
https://newpakhistorian.wordpress.com/tag/hindus-of-peshawar/
Awans
The Awans are an Indic tribe that are said to be descended from Arabs who fought in the army of Mahmud Ghaznavi, and have been living in KPK ever since he conquered it. This claim is supported by the fact the word Awan itself appears to be derived from the Arabic word "Ahwan", which means "helper". It is plausible that this title was earned due to the fact that they assisted Mahmud Ghaznavi during this conquests. After their settlement in the region, Awans have served in the armies of the Mamluks, Khilijis, Mughals and the British. Even today, they are well represented in the Pakistani military. Notable Awans include Qutb Shah (Ghaznavid general and ruler of Herat), Malik Nur Khan (commander in chief of the PAF), Qazi Mian Muhammad Amjad (Islamic scholar of the Hanafi mazhab) and Malik Durrab Khan (a high ranking member of the Mughal military). The Awans of KPK are mostly bilingual, speaking both Hindko and Pashto.
Khattaks
The Khattaks are one of the oldest tribes of Pashtuns, and one of the largest too. They are said to be descended from the lost tribes of Israel who migrated to what is now the nation of Afghanistan after being banished from the Kingdom of Israel by the Assyrians. They then came to the region of KPK during the Islamic conquests of the region. Notable Khattaks include Khushal Khan Khattak (Pashtun warrior who fought bravely against the Mughal Empire and composed many beautiful Pashto and Farsi poems), Ghulam Faruque Khan (a politician who was vital to Pakistan's industrialisation), Abbas Khattak (retired 4 star general from the Pakistani military) and Ali Kuli Khan Khattak (retired 3 star general from the Pakistani military). The Khattaks speak Pashto.
Yousefzai
The Yousefzai are a tribe of Pashtuns, who are also said to be descended from the lost tribes of Israel. This is supported by the fact that the word Yousef is an old Hebrew/Semitic name. Their traditional abode has been what is now southern Afghanistan, but they migrated to KPK during the Islamic conquests of the region (just like the Awans and Khattaks). The Yousefzai fought in the army of Babur, and established their own princely state in Swat (which lasted for over 100 years). Notable Yousefzais include Malala, an activist for women's education. The Yousefzais speak Pashto.
Gujjars
The Gujjars are an Indic tribe, with various clans within it claiming different origins. As a result, many of their clans can be found among different groups throughout Pakistan, for example, the Toor exist not just as a clan among the Gujjars, but also among the Rajputs, Jats and as a tribe among the Pashtuns. The word Gujjar itself is said to be derived from the Turkic word "Göçer", which means "migrate" and reflects the nomadic behaviour of this community. From this, we can assume that at the very least the initial Gujjars came to the region from Central Asia in pre-Islamic times, and have been living here ever since. Multiple dynasties across Afghanistan, Pakistan and India have been founded by various clans present among the Gujjars and Gujjars enjoy a good representation among Pakistan's armed forces. Notable Gujjars include Sikander Butshikan (Sultan of Kashmir who was well known for his brutal suppression of the Pandits), Ruhullah Khan (ruler of southern Kashmir who defended his kingdom from the Sikh Empire), Ahmed Sultan Gujjar (anti-Mughal rebel), Mian Muhammad Bakhsh (Sufi poet), Walidad Khan (anti-colonialist rebel), Rehmat Ali (one of Pakistan's founding fathers) and Tufail Muhammad (Nishan-e-Haider recipient). Gujjars have their own language (Gojri), but also speak Hindko and Pashto.
https://newpakhistorian.wordpress.com/tag/hindus-of-peshawar/
Awans
The Awans are an Indic tribe that are said to be descended from Arabs who fought in the army of Mahmud Ghaznavi, and have been living in KPK ever since he conquered it. This claim is supported by the fact the word Awan itself appears to be derived from the Arabic word "Ahwan", which means "helper". It is plausible that this title was earned due to the fact that they assisted Mahmud Ghaznavi during this conquests. After their settlement in the region, Awans have served in the armies of the Mamluks, Khilijis, Mughals and the British. Even today, they are well represented in the Pakistani military. Notable Awans include Qutb Shah (Ghaznavid general and ruler of Herat), Malik Nur Khan (commander in chief of the PAF), Qazi Mian Muhammad Amjad (Islamic scholar of the Hanafi mazhab) and Malik Durrab Khan (a high ranking member of the Mughal military). The Awans of KPK are mostly bilingual, speaking both Hindko and Pashto.
Khattaks
The Khattaks are one of the oldest tribes of Pashtuns, and one of the largest too. They are said to be descended from the lost tribes of Israel who migrated to what is now the nation of Afghanistan after being banished from the Kingdom of Israel by the Assyrians. They then came to the region of KPK during the Islamic conquests of the region. Notable Khattaks include Khushal Khan Khattak (Pashtun warrior who fought bravely against the Mughal Empire and composed many beautiful Pashto and Farsi poems), Ghulam Faruque Khan (a politician who was vital to Pakistan's industrialisation), Abbas Khattak (retired 4 star general from the Pakistani military) and Ali Kuli Khan Khattak (retired 3 star general from the Pakistani military). The Khattaks speak Pashto.
Yousefzai
The Yousefzai are a tribe of Pashtuns, who are also said to be descended from the lost tribes of Israel. This is supported by the fact that the word Yousef is an old Hebrew/Semitic name. Their traditional abode has been what is now southern Afghanistan, but they migrated to KPK during the Islamic conquests of the region (just like the Awans and Khattaks). The Yousefzai fought in the army of Babur, and established their own princely state in Swat (which lasted for over 100 years). Notable Yousefzais include Malala, an activist for women's education. The Yousefzais speak Pashto.
Gujjars
The Gujjars are an Indic tribe, with various clans within it claiming different origins. As a result, many of their clans can be found among different groups throughout Pakistan, for example, the Toor exist not just as a clan among the Gujjars, but also among the Rajputs, Jats and as a tribe among the Pashtuns. The word Gujjar itself is said to be derived from the Turkic word "Göçer", which means "migrate" and reflects the nomadic behaviour of this community. From this, we can assume that at the very least the initial Gujjars came to the region from Central Asia in pre-Islamic times, and have been living here ever since. Multiple dynasties across Afghanistan, Pakistan and India have been founded by various clans present among the Gujjars and Gujjars enjoy a good representation among Pakistan's armed forces. Notable Gujjars include Sikander Butshikan (Sultan of Kashmir who was well known for his brutal suppression of the Pandits), Ruhullah Khan (ruler of southern Kashmir who defended his kingdom from the Sikh Empire), Ahmed Sultan Gujjar (anti-Mughal rebel), Mian Muhammad Bakhsh (Sufi poet), Walidad Khan (anti-colonialist rebel), Rehmat Ali (one of Pakistan's founding fathers) and Tufail Muhammad (Nishan-e-Haider recipient). Gujjars have their own language (Gojri), but also speak Hindko and Pashto.
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