Killa Saifullah District
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Killa Saifullah, Killa Saifullah or Saifullah Killa (Fort of Saifullah Khan) is a district
in the north west of Balochistan
province of Pakistan
. Saifullah Khan was a brave warrior of Khoidadzai, meerdadzai/mirdadzai a sub tribe of Kakar Sunzerkhel. A part of Zhob was named after him because of his bravery.
Keeping in view the Geographical position of the Area. Killa Saifullah is one of the central city of Balochistan. It has great value because of its agricultural products.
Killa Saifullah became a district on 14 December 1988. Qilla Saifullah used to be part of Fort Sandaman (Appozai District) and known as Zhob sub-division. In 2006 Kashatoo sub-tehsil of Zhob District
was transferred to Qilla Saifullah district with a new name, Badinai. After the inclusion of Badinai sub-tehsil, (whose area is not known) in Qilla Saifullah District, the district was re-organised as far as administrative division is concerned.
At present the district is divided into two sub-divisions: Qilla Saifullah and Muslim Bagh
. Kila Saifullah sub-division comprises one tehsil (Killa Saifullah) and one sub-tehsil (Badinai). Killa Saifullah tehsil is further sub-divided into 2 Qanungo circles and then into 5 patwar circles. The entire Badinai sub-tehsil is a Qanungo circle as well as patwar circle. Muslim Bagh sub-division comprises Muslim Bagh tehsil and Loiband sub-tehsil. The entire Muslim Bagh tehsil is one Qanungo circle, further sub-divided into 4 patwar circles. The Loiband sub-tehsil consists of one qanungo circle and is sub-divided into 2 patwar circles Over 99% of the people of the area are Muslim
s. The population of Kaala Abdullah district is estimated to be over 50,0000 in 2005. The vast majority of the population of Killa Saifullah is Pakhtun.
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Killa Saifullah District of Balochistan
Kila Saifullah or Killa Saifullah or Saifullah Qilla is a fort (Qala) built by Saifullah Khan Meerdadzai/Khudiadadzai. Qilla Saifullah, Killa Saifullah or Saifullah Qilla (fort of Saifullah Khan) is a city in the north west of Balochistan, a province of Pakistan. The City is named after Saifullah Khan Khoidadzai because of his bravery and chivalry. He was a wise and brave man,a man of parts. He engaged the British Army many times. He was the great grandson of Zarh Nikka, a renowned religious scholar. He has built a fort at Rabat Karaiz, Town and Tehsil Qila Saifullah, which was demolished by the British in an assault. His grandson named Haji Abdul Haleem Akhunzada and his descendents still lives on the place where Saifullah used to operate against the English forces. Saifullah Khan also went to Kalat Afghanistan to raise insurgency against the British which he got succeeded.
Killa Saifullah, Killa Saifullah or Saifullah Killa (fort of Saifullah Khan) is a district in the north west of Balochistan province of Pakistan, 135 KM from Quetta, the Provincial Capital. Killa Saifullah was diistrict notified on 14 December 1988.
The British sent its Zhob Expedition in 1884 in order to occupy the Zhob region through Baratkhail. In the meanwhile the castles of Saifullah Khan Khoidadzai and Shah Jehan Jogezai (The Badshah of Zhob) were demolished. On October 7, 884, an assault on the Qalla (Castle) of Shah Jehan near Akhterzai resulted the killings of many tribal people including Malik Hamza Daulatzai and Mohammad Ghous who fought bravely. All 500 tribal Sardars admitted their submission before the British forces and also signed an agreement that they will not interfere in the affairs of British Government in Zhob region except Saifullah Khan Khoidadzai and Shah Jehan Jogezai, who had a narrow escape from the battle scene and established themselves at Kalat Afghanistan; where they used to operate their insurgency campaign against the British and never subdued before the British Occupying Forces.
Early in the 13th century the country came within the sphere of the raids organised by Gengis Khan, the Mongol. In 1398 AD, an expedition against the Afghans of the area was led by Pir Muhammad, grandson of Amir Timur. Although no authentic information exist about any foreign occupation, many forts, mounds and karezes are attributed to the Mughals. Both Nadir Shah (1736-47 AD) and Ahmed Shah (1747-73 AD) extended their power through Balochistan and thenceforth Zhob remained under the more or less nominal suzerainty of the Durranis and Barakzais until it came under British protection. In the middle of the 18th century Ahmed Shah granted a sanad (certificate) to Bekar Nika, fourth in descent from Jogi and the head of the Jogezai family, conferring upon him the title and position of “Badshah or Ruler of Zhob”. Shah Jehan Jogezai was conferred as Badshah of Zhob. The Descendants of Shah Jehan Jogezai used to live in Loralai District of Balochistan.
Administrative Units:
Killa Saifullah Tehsil comprises 08 union councils
Muslim Tehsil comprises 07 union councils
The vast majority of the population of Qilla Saifullah is Pashtun. Killa Saifullah, still a tribal agency in administrative terms, has been a part of Zhob and all the historical descriptions.
Districts of Pakistan
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in the north west of Balochistan
Balochistan (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...
province of Pakistan
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. Saifullah Khan was a brave warrior of Khoidadzai, meerdadzai/mirdadzai a sub tribe of Kakar Sunzerkhel. A part of Zhob was named after him because of his bravery.
Keeping in view the Geographical position of the Area. Killa Saifullah is one of the central city of Balochistan. It has great value because of its agricultural products.
Killa Saifullah became a district on 14 December 1988. Qilla Saifullah used to be part of Fort Sandaman (Appozai District) and known as Zhob sub-division. In 2006 Kashatoo sub-tehsil of Zhob District
Zhob District
Zhob is a district in the north west of Balochistan province of Pakistan. Zhob district is a Provincially Administered Tribal Area . Zhob district is subdivided into three subdistricts: Zhob, Kakkar and Sherani. The population of Zhob district is estimated to be over 500,000 in 2005...
was transferred to Qilla Saifullah district with a new name, Badinai. After the inclusion of Badinai sub-tehsil, (whose area is not known) in Qilla Saifullah District, the district was re-organised as far as administrative division is concerned.
At present the district is divided into two sub-divisions: Qilla Saifullah and Muslim Bagh
Muslim Bagh
Muslim Bagh is a town of Qilla Saifullah District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. According to Census of 1998, the population of Muslim Bagh is 70,361 and 10,188 household....
. Kila Saifullah sub-division comprises one tehsil (Killa Saifullah) and one sub-tehsil (Badinai). Killa Saifullah tehsil is further sub-divided into 2 Qanungo circles and then into 5 patwar circles. The entire Badinai sub-tehsil is a Qanungo circle as well as patwar circle. Muslim Bagh sub-division comprises Muslim Bagh tehsil and Loiband sub-tehsil. The entire Muslim Bagh tehsil is one Qanungo circle, further sub-divided into 4 patwar circles. The Loiband sub-tehsil consists of one qanungo circle and is sub-divided into 2 patwar circles Over 99% of the people of the area are Muslim
Muslim
A Muslim, also spelled Moslem, is an adherent of Islam, a monotheistic, Abrahamic religion based on the Quran, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God as revealed to prophet Muhammad. "Muslim" is the Arabic term for "submitter" .Muslims believe that God is one and incomparable...
s. The population of Kaala Abdullah district is estimated to be over 50,0000 in 2005. The vast majority of the population of Killa Saifullah is Pakhtun.
Administration
The district is administratively subdivided into the following tehsilTehsil
A Tehsil or Tahsil/Tahasil , also known as Taluk and Mandal, is an administrative division of some country/countries of South Asia....
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- Killa Saifullah
- Muslim BaghMuslim BaghMuslim Bagh is a town of Qilla Saifullah District in the Balochistan province of Pakistan. According to Census of 1998, the population of Muslim Bagh is 70,361 and 10,188 household....
Killa Saifullah District of Balochistan
Kila Saifullah or Killa Saifullah or Saifullah Qilla is a fort (Qala) built by Saifullah Khan Meerdadzai/Khudiadadzai. Qilla Saifullah, Killa Saifullah or Saifullah Qilla (fort of Saifullah Khan) is a city in the north west of Balochistan, a province of Pakistan. The City is named after Saifullah Khan Khoidadzai because of his bravery and chivalry. He was a wise and brave man,a man of parts. He engaged the British Army many times. He was the great grandson of Zarh Nikka, a renowned religious scholar. He has built a fort at Rabat Karaiz, Town and Tehsil Qila Saifullah, which was demolished by the British in an assault. His grandson named Haji Abdul Haleem Akhunzada and his descendents still lives on the place where Saifullah used to operate against the English forces. Saifullah Khan also went to Kalat Afghanistan to raise insurgency against the British which he got succeeded.
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Location
Killa Saifullah is about 135 km south to quetta. Kila Saifullah is an important district of Pushtun Districts OF Balochistan. Nebiouring Districts Are Zhob, Loralai, Pishin. Its boder are linked With the nebiouring Country Afghanistan.Killa Saifullah, Killa Saifullah or Saifullah Killa (fort of Saifullah Khan) is a district in the north west of Balochistan province of Pakistan, 135 KM from Quetta, the Provincial Capital. Killa Saifullah was diistrict notified on 14 December 1988.
Historical background
This District is named after Saifullah Khan, who was from the Mirdadzai (Khodadzai) tribe of Kakar Sunzerkhail. He was the great grandson of Zarh Nikka (Faiz ullah Akhunzada), a renowned religious scholar of the region.The British sent its Zhob Expedition in 1884 in order to occupy the Zhob region through Baratkhail. In the meanwhile the castles of Saifullah Khan Khoidadzai and Shah Jehan Jogezai (The Badshah of Zhob) were demolished. On October 7, 884, an assault on the Qalla (Castle) of Shah Jehan near Akhterzai resulted the killings of many tribal people including Malik Hamza Daulatzai and Mohammad Ghous who fought bravely. All 500 tribal Sardars admitted their submission before the British forces and also signed an agreement that they will not interfere in the affairs of British Government in Zhob region except Saifullah Khan Khoidadzai and Shah Jehan Jogezai, who had a narrow escape from the battle scene and established themselves at Kalat Afghanistan; where they used to operate their insurgency campaign against the British and never subdued before the British Occupying Forces.
Early in the 13th century the country came within the sphere of the raids organised by Gengis Khan, the Mongol. In 1398 AD, an expedition against the Afghans of the area was led by Pir Muhammad, grandson of Amir Timur. Although no authentic information exist about any foreign occupation, many forts, mounds and karezes are attributed to the Mughals. Both Nadir Shah (1736-47 AD) and Ahmed Shah (1747-73 AD) extended their power through Balochistan and thenceforth Zhob remained under the more or less nominal suzerainty of the Durranis and Barakzais until it came under British protection. In the middle of the 18th century Ahmed Shah granted a sanad (certificate) to Bekar Nika, fourth in descent from Jogi and the head of the Jogezai family, conferring upon him the title and position of “Badshah or Ruler of Zhob”. Shah Jehan Jogezai was conferred as Badshah of Zhob. The Descendants of Shah Jehan Jogezai used to live in Loralai District of Balochistan.
Administrative Units:
Main tribes of Killa Saifullah
Killa Saifullah District has been divided into two administrative units i.e., Tehsils.- Killa Saifullah
Killa Saifullah Tehsil comprises 08 union councils
- Badini
- Sadar
- Town
- Musafirpur
- Sharan Jogezai
- Tubli
- Akhterzai
- Batozai
- Muslim Bagh
Muslim Tehsil comprises 07 union councils
- Kan Mehterzai
- Mugha Faqirzai
- Sadar
- Town
- Loiband
- Nasai
- Ragha Sultanzai
The vast majority of the population of Qilla Saifullah is Pashtun. Killa Saifullah, still a tribal agency in administrative terms, has been a part of Zhob and all the historical descriptions.