Panhwar

Panhwar or Panwar (Urdu: پنھوار ‎) are a Sindhi Muslim Rajput tribe found in Sindh, Punjab and Azad Kashmir in Pakistan. The term Panwhar is used for the Parmar Rajputs clans that have converted to Islam, and are settled in what is now Pakistani territory.

History

The Panhwar or Panhwer originate from the Parmar Rajputs they converted to Islam during the reign of the Samma Dynasty. Many of the Panhwar even originate from Sufi masters and particularly identify themselves with the legendary story of Umar and Marvi.

References

Web Site of Panhwar http://www.panhwar.com