Trag
Trag is a village and Union Council of Mianwali District in the Punjab province of Pakistan.[1] It in the Isakhel tehsil.[2]
Background
Trag is one of the biggest villages of Tehsil Isa Khel (Tarna, an old name) of District Mianwali. Trag came into being in between 1660-1685. It is populated by one of the significant clans hailing from Niazi Pathans. The people are Afghan in origin and travelled into Hindustan along with their tribe, the Niazis. Their entry route was Wana----Tank----Dera Ismail Khan and Paniala/Kundal. They finally settled at the present location of the village.
Trag is named after its notable elder, literally meaning an “Iron Helmet”. He was reputedly an adventurous and brave combatant. He was famous for his ever readiness, most of the times seen in combat outfit. Hence, he came to be known as "Trag". His real name could not be traced.
The Shajra-e-Nasab of Trag goes back to Niazi. Trag had three sons Beko, Ako and Khero. Descendants of these sons of Trag occupy the main bulk of the village. From Beko are Manjhi Khel,Ibraheem Khel, Umar Khel, Rajay Khel and Jalander Khel. From Ako are Akwals. From Khero Rasheeday Khel, Kaly khel, Ranjhay Khel, Budhay Khel and Guriya. Other casts/Tribes such as Syeds Naqvi, Maliks, Balochi Khel, Bhum, Buchas, Laals, Mohanas, Poras form a part of the village's population.
Villages adjacent Trag:
East : Village Balochi Khel, Waso Wala, Jantti Wala, Chhina Pora,
West : Tibba sharif, Musa Khan Abad.
North : Ranjhay wala, Mehr Shahwali.
South : Muhammad Kalu Wala.
Correct name
The name is often mistaken as "Trag Sharif" or "Trang". It actually is "Trag". There is a small area called "Tiba Shareef" inside the village but the real name is Trag.
References
- ↑ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Mianwali - Government of Pakistan
- ↑ Location of Trag - Falling Rain Genomics
Coordinates: 32°47′12″N 71°17′44″E / 32.78667°N 71.29556°E