Ja'am
Encyclopedia
Jam or Ja'am means Sardar
, Nawab
or King
). It is not a tribe, but the title given to the leading Royal family of a Jamot
/Samma
tribe or state.)
The most famous of these rulers was Jam Nizamuddin. The Samma Dynasty left its mark in Sindh
and Balochistan
by building magnificent structures including the Necropolis of Kings and Royalties in Thatta
and many more ruins.
are: Al Haj Nawab Jam Kambhu Khan,Chief of Sammat Tribes (title of Nawab, Khan Bahadur, swords of honour) Nawab Jam Jan Muhammad Khan (Member Legaslative Assembly, title of Nawab, Sardar Bahadur, Khan Bahadur, O.B.E) Nawab Jam Amir Ali (Ex MLA, Federal Advisor to the West Pakistan Governor, Ex MPA, Former Ambassador to Maldives) Former Chief Minister of Sindh Late Nawab Jam Sadiq Ali, Former Federal Minister Nawab Jam Mashooq Ali, Former Senator Nawab Jam Karam Ali and Jam Madad Ali Leader of Opposition in Sindh.The folk stories of the generosity of Khan Sahib Jam Mitha Khan and Nawab Jam Kambhu Khan the father of Late Jam Sadiq Ali the ex Chief Minister Sindh is also the part of Sanghar and Sindh History.
. The hereditary rulers of Las Bela were styled as Jam Sahib.
of Pakistan
.
of Las Bela as it choose to merge with Pakistan
in 1947.
The Last ruler of the former state, had twice served as the Chief minister of Balochistan and also Health Minister of Pakistan as well as being the Speaker of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly and also his son Jam Mir Mohammad Yousaf
serve the Chief minister of Balochistan and federal minister of water and power .
Sardar
Sardar is a title of Indo-Aryan origin that was originally used to denote feudal princes, noblemen, and other aristocrats. It was later applied to indicate a Head of State, a Commander-in-chief, and an Army military rank...
, Nawab
Nawab
A Nawab or Nawaab is an honorific title given to Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. It is the Muslim equivalent of the term "maharaja" that was granted to Hindu rulers....
or King
King
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). It is not a tribe, but the title given to the leading Royal family of a Jamot
Jamot
The Jamot is a Sindhi speaking tribe in Balochistan provinces of Pakistan.- Clans :This tribe is mainly divided into many clans including:* Manjhoo* Abro* Airi* Jokhio* Bhangar* Kalhora* Mangrio* Samma* Ansari* Qureshi* Hanbhi- Distribution :...
/Samma
Samma
The Samma Dynasty ruled in Sindh and parts of Punjab and Balochistan from 1335-1520 AD, with their capital at Thatta in modern Pakistan before being replaced by the Arghun Dynasty. The Samma dynasty has left its mark in Sindh with magnificent structures including the necropolis of kings and...
tribe or state.)
The most famous of these rulers was Jam Nizamuddin. The Samma Dynasty left its mark in Sindh
Sindh
Sindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
and Balochistan
Balochistan (region)
Balochistan or Baluchistan is an arid, mountainous region in the Iranian plateau in Southwest Asia; it includes part of southeastern Iran, western Pakistan, and southwestern Afghanistan. The area is named after the numerous Baloch tribes, Iranian peoples who moved into the area from the west...
by building magnificent structures including the Necropolis of Kings and Royalties in Thatta
Thatta
Thatta is a historic town of 220,000 inhabitants in the Sindh province of Pakistan, near Lake Keenjhar, the largest freshwater lake in the country. Thatta's major monuments especially its necropolis at Makli are listed among the World Heritage Sites. The Shah Jahan Mosque is also listed...
and many more ruins.
Jam of Sanghar
Among prominent Samma's are the members of Nawab Jam family of SangharSanghar
Sanghar is a city in Sanghar District, Sindh, Pakistan. Sanghar is the headquarters of Sanghar District and Sanghar Taluka . It is one of the agriculture town situated approximately 265 km from Karachi city...
are: Al Haj Nawab Jam Kambhu Khan,Chief of Sammat Tribes (title of Nawab, Khan Bahadur, swords of honour) Nawab Jam Jan Muhammad Khan (Member Legaslative Assembly, title of Nawab, Sardar Bahadur, Khan Bahadur, O.B.E) Nawab Jam Amir Ali (Ex MLA, Federal Advisor to the West Pakistan Governor, Ex MPA, Former Ambassador to Maldives) Former Chief Minister of Sindh Late Nawab Jam Sadiq Ali, Former Federal Minister Nawab Jam Mashooq Ali, Former Senator Nawab Jam Karam Ali and Jam Madad Ali Leader of Opposition in Sindh.The folk stories of the generosity of Khan Sahib Jam Mitha Khan and Nawab Jam Kambhu Khan the father of Late Jam Sadiq Ali the ex Chief Minister Sindh is also the part of Sanghar and Sindh History.
Jam Of Lasbela
The State of Las Bela was founded in 1742 by Jam Ali Khan I rise of the Aliani family of the Jamot tribe, to which the present Jam of Lasbela belongs. His descendants ruled Las Bela until 1955 when the state became part of West PakistanWest Pakistan
West Pakistan , common name West-Pakistan , in the period between its establishment on 22 November 1955 to disintegration on December 16, 1971. This period, during which, Pakistan was divided, ended when East-Pakistan was disintegrated and succeeded to become which is now what is known as Bangladesh...
. The hereditary rulers of Las Bela were styled as Jam Sahib.
Jam of Lasbela
is a title of ruler of State of Las Bela (princely state) in BalochistanBalochistan (Pakistan)
Balochistan is one of the four provinces or federating units of Pakistan. With an area of 134,051 mi2 or , it is the largest province of Pakistan, constituting approximately 44% of the total land mass of Pakistan. According to the 1998 population census, Balochistan had a population of...
of Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
.
Jam Mir Ghulam Qadir Khan Aliani
He was the last rulerRuler
A ruler, sometimes called a rule or line gauge, is an instrument used in geometry, technical drawing, printing and engineering/building to measure distances and/or to rule straight lines...
of Las Bela as it choose to merge with Pakistan
Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
in 1947.
The Last ruler of the former state, had twice served as the Chief minister of Balochistan and also Health Minister of Pakistan as well as being the Speaker of the Balochistan Provincial Assembly and also his son Jam Mir Mohammad Yousaf
Jam Mir Mohammad Yousaf
Jam Mir Mohammad Yousaf ':Title Of Jam of Lasbela , is a title of ruler of State of Las Bela in Balochistan of Pakistan. is the current Jam of Lasbela, belonged to the Lasbela House of Royal .-Family:The State of Las Bela was founded in 1742 by Jam Ali Khan I...
serve the Chief minister of Balochistan and federal minister of water and power .
Cities Name On Jams
- Jam Nawaz AliJam Nawaz AliJam Nawaz Ali is a small city in Sanghar District, Sindh, Pakistan about 60 km from Sanghar city. Cadet College Sanghar is situated in this city....
- Jam ShoroJamshoroJamshoro is a city in Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan. It is located on the right bank of Indus River, approximately 18 kilometres north-west of the city of Hyderabad and 150 kilometres north-east from the provincial capital Karachi....
- Tando JamTando JamTando Jam is a town and Union Council of Hyderabad District in the Sindh province of Pakistan. It is located at 25°25'60N 68°31'60E and lies about 20 km away from Hyderabad city Pakistan, along Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas Road....
- JampurJampurJampur is a small city located at 29°38'32" N , 70°35'45"E in Rajanpur District, south of Dera Ghazi Khan, in the centre of Pakistan. It comprises an area of about 8-10 square kilometres and has a population of almost 1,20,000.-History:...
- Torbat Jam, IranIranIran , officially the Islamic Republic of Iran , is a country in Southern and Western Asia. The name "Iran" has been in use natively since the Sassanian era and came into use internationally in 1935, before which the country was known to the Western world as Persia...
- JamnagarJamnagarJamnagar is a city and a municipal corporation in Jamnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat. The city was built up substantially by Maharaja Kumar Shri Ranjitsinhji in the 1920s, when the district was known as Nawanagar. The district lies just to the south of the Gulf of Kutch and is...
, Gujarat, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world... - Jam SakhpurJam JodhpurJam Jodhpur is a city and a municipality in Jamnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat.-Demographics: India census, Jam Jodhpur had a population of 22,651. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jam Jodhpur has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average...
, Gujarat, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
- Jam JodhpurJam JodhpurJam Jodhpur is a city and a municipality in Jamnagar district in the Indian state of Gujarat.-Demographics: India census, Jam Jodhpur had a population of 22,651. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Jam Jodhpur has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average...
, Gujarat, IndiaIndiaIndia , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
Notable Ja'ams
- Jam Nizamuddin IIJam Nizamuddin IIJám Nizámuddín II , جام نظام الدين ثاني ) was the most famous Ruler of the Samma Dynasty, which ruled in Sindh and parts of Punjab and Balochistan from 1351-1551 C.E. He was known by the nickname of Jám Nindó...
: (866–914AH, 1461–1508AD) was the most famous Sultan of the Samma Dynasty. - Jam FerozJám FerózJam Ferozudin bin Jam Nizamudin , more usually known as Jam Feroz , was the last ruler of the Samma Dynasty of Sindh.- History :...
udin: (1508-1527AD) Jam Feruz bin Jam Nizam was the last ruler of the Samma Dynasty 926 A.H. (1519 A.D). - Jam UnarJam UnarJam Unar bin Babinah'جام انڑ: was the founder of the Samma Dynasty, which ruled the Sind and parts of Punjab and Balochistan from 1335-1520 C.E.- History :...
: (1335-1339AD) Jam Unar was the founder of Samma Dynasty 1333 A.D mentioned by Ibn BattutaIbn BattutaAbu Abdullah Muhammad Ibn Battuta , or simply Ibn Battuta, also known as Shams ad–Din , was a Muslim Moroccan Berber explorer, known for his extensive travels published in the Rihla...
, the famous traveller from North AfricaNorth AfricaNorth Africa or Northern Africa is the northernmost region of the African continent, linked by the Sahara to Sub-Saharan Africa. Geopolitically, the United Nations definition of Northern Africa includes eight countries or territories; Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Morocco, South Sudan, Sudan, Tunisia, and...
. - Jam TamachiJam TamachiJam Khairuddin Al-Maroof Jam Tamachi bin Jam Unar Jam Khairuddin was ruler of Sindh. He belonged Unar tribe of Sindh, Pakistan.- History :...
(Jam Khairuddin): (1367-1379AD) or Jam Khairuddin bin Jam Unar was the famous Sultan of Samma Dynasty. - Sir Jam Ali Khan III: (1896 AD) Famous ruler Las Bela State.
- Jam Ghulam Qadir Khan: The former Chief Minister of BalochistanBalochistan (Pakistan)Balochistan is one of the four provinces or federating units of Pakistan. With an area of 134,051 mi2 or , it is the largest province of Pakistan, constituting approximately 44% of the total land mass of Pakistan. According to the 1998 population census, Balochistan had a population of...
. - Jam Mohammad Yousaf Alyani: The former Chief Minister of BalochistanBalochistan (Pakistan)Balochistan is one of the four provinces or federating units of Pakistan. With an area of 134,051 mi2 or , it is the largest province of Pakistan, constituting approximately 44% of the total land mass of Pakistan. According to the 1998 population census, Balochistan had a population of...
. - Khan Sahib Jam Mitha Khan (Khan Bahadur, Chief, Sanghar)
- Sardar Bahadur Nawab Jam Jan Muhammad Khan Nawab of SangharSangharSanghar is a city in Sanghar District, Sindh, Pakistan. Sanghar is the headquarters of Sanghar District and Sanghar Taluka . It is one of the agriculture town situated approximately 265 km from Karachi city...
(Member Central Legislative AssemblyCentral Legislative AssemblyThe Central Legislative Assembly was a legislature for India created by the Government of India Act 1919 from the former Imperial Legislative Council, implementing the Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms...
of India, title of NawabNawabA Nawab or Nawaab is an honorific title given to Muslim rulers of princely states in South Asia. It is the Muslim equivalent of the term "maharaja" that was granted to Hindu rulers....
, Sardar Bahadur, Khan Bahadur, O.B.E, O.B). - Nawab Jam Kambhu Khan: (Khan Bahadur, O.B.E)
- Jam Sadiq AliJam Sadiq AliJam Sadiq Ali was a politician from Sindh, Pakistan.Jam Sadiq Ali belonged to the ruling dynasty of Samaa Ja'ams who ruled Sindh over two quarter centuries up to middle of 1700.Jam Sadiq Ali had ten children, one of whom died in September 2003...
: The former Chief Minister of SindhSindhSindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
. - Nawab Jam Amir Ali Khan (Ex MLA, MNA, MPA, Former Ambassador).
- Jam Saifullah Khan Dharejo: Provincial Minister for Irrigation and Power SindhSindhSindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
. - Jam Mehtab Hussain: Provincial Minister for Population Welfare SindhSindhSindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
. - Jam Madad Ali: Opposition leader Sindh Assembly.
- Jam Tamachi Unar: Chairman Public Accounts Committee SindhSindhSindh historically referred to as Ba'ab-ul-Islam , is one of the four provinces of Pakistan and historically is home to the Sindhi people. It is also locally known as the "Mehran". Though Muslims form the largest religious group in Sindh, a good number of Christians, Zoroastrians and Hindus can...
Assembly. - Nawabzada Jam Mashooq Ali: Member National Assembly of Pakistan.
- Jam Muhammad Hashim Ghalija: Minister for Population Welfare PunjabPunjab (Pakistan)Punjab is the most populous province of Pakistan, with approximately 45% of the country's total population. Forming most of the Punjab region, the province is bordered by Kashmir to the north-east, the Indian states of Punjab and Rajasthan to the east, the Pakistani province of Sindh to the...
See also
- Samma (tribe)
- Samma Dynasty
- Jam Nizamuddin IIJam Nizamuddin IIJám Nizámuddín II , جام نظام الدين ثاني ) was the most famous Ruler of the Samma Dynasty, which ruled in Sindh and parts of Punjab and Balochistan from 1351-1551 C.E. He was known by the nickname of Jám Nindó...
- Battle of Fatehpur (1519)Battle of Fatehpur (1519)The Battle of Fatehpur was a key episode in the dissolution of the Samma Dynasty of Sindh and its replacement by the Arghun Dynasty. The account that follows is largely derived from the History of the Sind by Muḥammad Maʿṣūm, translated by Mirza Kalichbeg Fredunbeg. in 1799. The conflict between...
- Makli
- مکلی کے شہرِ خموشاں میں جام نندو کا مقبرہ