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Malana (मालाना)[1] Malaana (मलाना)[2] is a Muslim Jat clan found in Pakistan. Malana clan is found in Afghanistan. Same as Malani Chohan. [3]
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In Mahabharata
Sabha Parva, Mahabharata/Book II Chapter 27 mentions clans subjugated by Bhima, which include Mallana in shloka 3:
- ततॊ गॊपाल कच्छं च सॊत्तमान अपि चॊत्तरान
- मल्लानाम अधिपं चैव पार्दिवं वयजयत परभुः (II.27.3)
History
H.A. Rose [4] writes:
In Gujrat the Muhammadan Jat tribes claim very diverse origins. Thus Mughal origin is claimed by the Bhaddar, Malana, Marar and Narwai, who claim to be Barlas ; and by the Bahlam, Chaughatta, Phiphra, Mander and Babal, who claim to be Chaughatta.
Distribution in Pakistan
Malana clan is found in districts: Bhakkar
Notable persons
See also
References
- ↑ Jat History Dalip Singh Ahlawat/Parishisht-I, s.n. म-118
- ↑ O.S.Tugania:Jat Samuday ke Pramukh Adhar Bindu, p.55, s.n. 1977
- ↑ An Inquiry Into the Ethnography of Afghanistan,H. W. Bellew, p.129
- ↑ A glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North-West Frontier Province By H.A. Rose Vol II/J,p.368
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