Manes (tribe)
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Manes is a Jat community of the Punjab region of Northern India and Pakistan
[edit] Origin
The Manes regard themselves as being the descendants of Manes, grandson of Raja Salvahan (Shalivahana) of Sialkot. However, their legends involve a war between him and the Muslims of distant Mecca. The tribe also claim to be connected to the Bhatti and Wattu Jat clans.
[edit] Geographic distribution
The Manes are found chiefly along the Deg river in the vicinity of the city of Sheikhupura in the province of Punjab (Pakistan).
[edit] Religion
Members of the tribe may belong to any of the three major religions practised in the area: Hinduism, Sikhism and Islam. However, at the time of the Partition of India, many of the Hindu and Sikh Manes emigrated to India.
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