Safi (tribe)
Sāfī (
The exact population number of this clan is not known; however, it is estimated to be around 2.5 million, both in Afghanistan and in the
History
The ancestry of the Safis reaches back to the inhabitants of the ancient kingdom of
Distribution
Kabul: The Safi tribe is one of the major Pashtun tribes in Kabul, and they are concentrated in the districts of Bagrami and Surobi.
Kunar: The Safi tribe is one of the major Pashtun tribes in Kunar, and they are concentrated in the districts of Watapur, Marawara, and Sarkani.
Nangarhar: The Safi tribe also has a significant presence in
.Parwan: The Safi tribe is also found in Parwan Province, particularly in the districts of Bagram and Jabal Saraj
Zabul: Some Safi tribesmen also live in
Balochistan: Some Safi tribesmen also reside in the Zhob District in Balochistan; they are together under Safi Ithad and their office is located at Mizan Chock in Mizan Plaza Quetta. In Sibi, Safi have the majority of water, 8 Pao of water in Nari River.[8]
References
- ^ "DARDESTĀN". Encyclopedia Irannica.
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- ISBN 978-1-4381-1913-7.
- ^ https://archive.org/details/SafiQaamByAbdulHananSafi/page/n3/mode/2up
- ^ Foundation, Encyclopaedia Iranica. "Welcome to Encyclopaedia Iranica". iranicaonline.org. Retrieved 2023-10-08.
- ^ "Safi tribe, Taliban reach peace agreement". DAWN.COM. 10 September 2007.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2008-08-20. Retrieved 2009-02-12.
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