Popalzai
Popalzai پوپلزی | |
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Ethnicity | Pashtun |
Location | Afghanistan |
Parent tribe | Zirak (Durrani) |
Branches | Sadozai |
Language | Pashto |
Religion | Islam |
Popalzai or Popalzay (
Ahmad Shāh Durrānī, the founder of the Durrani Empire, were from the Sadozai tribe which is a subtribe of the Popalzai. According to Mohan Lal, the Zirak line begins with Sulaiman Zirak Khan, who was the father of Popalzai, Barakzai, and Alakozai.[3] The tribe's origin is Kandahar, Afghanistan
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The majority of the Popalzai live in the southern areas of Afghanistan such as in Uruzgan. Some members of the Popalzai tribe have migrated with their families to the European Union, North America, and Oceania. Notable members of the Popalzai tribe include Hamid Karzai and his extended family, Karim Popal, Naim Popal, and Khalida Popal.[4][5]
Notable people
- Abdul Ghani Baradar, co-founder and deputy leader of the Taliban
- Ahmad Shah Durrani, Founder of the Durrani Empire
- Ahmed Wali Karzai
- Hamid Karzai, President of Afghanistan 2001–2014
- Khairullah Khairkhwa
- Jan Mohammad Khan
References
- ISBN 978-1-84904-226-0.
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- ^ Life of the Amîr Dost Mohammed Khan, of Kabul: with his political ..., by Mohan Lal, Volume 1. Page 1-3.
- ^ "Hamid Karzai | president of Afghanistan".
- ^ "Karzai family tree". BBC News. 13 July 2011.