Sangi (tribe)

Jat Clan: Saangy
Distribution Punjab (Pakistan) and Sindh
Descended from: Samma Rajput
Branches:
Religion: Islam
Languages Seraiki and Sindhi
Surnames: Saangy

Saangy (Urdu: سانگی) is a Muslim Jat clan found in provinces of Punjab and Sindh, in Pakistan.[1]

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History and origin

The Saangy are a branch of the Samma tribe of Sindh. According to their traditions, the Samma are said to have had two grades, one comprising 30 families of superior or genuine Samma, the other 13 clans who were the ministers of the Samma.[2]

Distribution

The Sangis are found along the banks of the Indus river, in the districts of Rahim Yar Khan and Rajanpur in Punjab, and Larkana, Sukkur, Ghotki and Shikarpur in Sindh. Names of villages of Saangy Families in Larkana Dodai, Sheer Muhammad Saangy, Sajjan Saangy, Vikia Saangy, sattar dino sangi, huzoori sangi, nangar sangi, dhori sangi, dilawar sangi, mahboob jo banglo

See also

Magority of Sangi's live in Larkana, most Famous village of Saangy is Village DODAI 3 km away from Larkana city and Vikya Sangi near dhamra.

References

  1. ^ A Glossary of the tribes & castes of Punjab by H. A Rose page 350 Low Price Publications
  2. ^ A Glossary of the tribes & castes of Punjab by H. A Rose