The Orakzai dynasty is a South Asian dynasty, directly descended from the Orakzai tribe. Various branches ruled the princely states of Bhopal, Kurwai, Muhammadgarh and Basoda.[1][2][3]

Orakzai Dynasty
Royal Dynasty
Bhopal Coat of Arms
Parent familyOrakzai tribe
CountryBritish India
Place of originTirah
FounderOrak (Wrak)
TitlesNawab of Bhopal
Nawab of Kurwai
Nawab of Basoda
Nawab of Muhammadgarh
TraditionsSunni Islam
MottoNasir min allah
(God Givith Victory)
Cadet branchesMirazi Khel
Firuz Khel

History

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The Orakzai dynasty is divided into two branches: the Mirazi Khel, founded by Dost Mohammad Khan, and the Firuz Khel, founded by Diler Khan.[citation needed]

References

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  1. ^ Khan, Shaharyar M. (2000). The Begums of Bhopal: A Dynasty of Women Rulers in Raj India. London: I. B. Tauris. pp. 1–30. ISBN 1860645283.
  2. ^ The Imperial Gazetteer of India. Vol. 15: Karāchi to Kotāyam (New ed.). Oxford: Clarendon Press. 1908. p. 405 – via Digital South Asia Library.
  3. ^ The Imperial Gazetteer of India. Vol. 7: Bareilly to Berasiā (New ed.). Oxford: Clarendon Press. 1908. pp. 105 – via Digital South Asia Library.