The Sanjrani (Balochi: سنجرانی) is a sub-branch of the Baloch tribe settled in the Sindh and Balochistan provinces of Pakistan.[1]
| Languages | |
|---|---|
| Sindhi, Balochi and Saraiki | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Baloch |
Origins edit
The Sanjrani are a diverse tribe. According to Nabi Bakhsh Baloch, the Rind are divided into 11 sub-tribes and 60 clans which include the Sanjrani. Sanjrani is also a clan of the Rustamani sub-tribe of the Mazari.[2] The present chief of Chagai and Sardar of Sanjrani tribe is Sardar Hakeem Ali Sanjrani.[3]
Notable people edit
- Current Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan, Sadiq Sanjrani[4]
- Former Minister and Ambassador to Kenya, Abdul Qadir Sanjrani[5]
- Former Chief Secretary Sindh, Muhammad Aslam Sanjrani[6]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Saleem Shahid (12 March 2018). "Sadiq Sanjrani: a little-known politician from Chagai". DAWN.
- ^ Kair Mohammad Buriro Sewhani (2005). Zatian Ji Encyclopaedia. Murad Publications, Qazi Mohalla Sewhan Sharif.
- ^ "Chief of Chagai Sardar Taj Mohammad Khan Sanjrani passes away". Daily Balochistan Express. 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2020-12-08.
- ^ "Senate of Pakistan". www.senate.gov.pk. Retrieved 2021-02-07.
- ^ "SPEAKER". www.pap.gov.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
- ^ "Chief Secretary Sindh". www.gos.gov.pk. Retrieved 2021-01-08.
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