Talk:Yusufzai

Semi-protected edit request on 31 December 2021

 Not done: requests for decreases to the page protection level should be directed to the protecting admin or to Wikipedia:Requests for page protection if the protecting admin is not active or has declined the request. - FlightTime (open channel) 17:10, 31 December 2021 (UTC)

Notable Yusuf Zais

Abdul Qadeer Khan (A.Q. Khan) Father of Pakistan's atomic program, in his interview has mentioned that he belongs to Yusafzai tribe Saadu.khaan (talk) 15:56, 23 May 2023 (UTC)

Notable person Nisar Muhammad

Nisar Muhammad Yousafzai (Nisor Avalovich Magomedov) is a Yusafzai Pashtun from Swabi. He was the first Minister of Education in Tajikistan. Fortnitegamer3432 (talk) 02:29, 17 June 2023 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 18 August 2023

Remove Malala yousufzai name as there are more brave people from my yousufzai tribe instead add wali Khan or any famous person not the media made person. 223.123.110.118 (talk) 10:34, 18 August 2023 (UTC)

Not done: please establish a consensus for this alteration before using the {{Edit extended-protected}} template. – Recoil16 (talk) 16:18, 18 August 2023 (UTC)

Subtribes of Yousafzai

Yousafzai have many subtribe here just 10 to 15 subtribes are mentioned. Please correct it 223.123.84.72 (talk) 12:14, 18 September 2023 (UTC)

Shamizai is also a sub-tribe of Yousufzai's, their family tree are Shamizai s/o Akozai s/o Yousafzai. 51.36.171.107 (talk) 13:29, 10 August 2025 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 24 September 2023

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I want to make changes in the notable people section and in the title section. The editor made some mistakes in these 2 two sections. So i want to correct those mistakes.

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 Not done: this is not the right page to request additional user rights. You may reopen this request with the specific changes to be made and someone may add them for you. Tollens (talk) 21:22, 24 September 2023 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 19 October 2023

Since the term "Mughal Khel" now has a wikipedia article, i want it to be linked to the article from here. Pukhtun zalmai (talk) 01:26, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

 Done Liu1126 (talk) 13:05, 19 October 2023 (UTC)

Yousafzai Tribe

Awan also is the tribe of yousafzai 154.192.145.25 (talk) 16:23, 28 February 2024 (UTC)

Awan are Arab descent as per Awan'a page on Wikipedia. Thank you. McKhan ^(talk) 19:42, 28 February 2024 (UTC)

What happened to subtribe "mandanr" main article

Another wikipedia article on the Mandanr clan has been removed to just redirect here, yet there's absolutely no information about it apart from mention. Is there any possible restoration? All that happened was an article has gone missing. Unfortunate. RevolutionaryPatriot (talk) 04:31, 21 March 2024 (UTC)

I'm still wanting to know, What happened!??! RevolutionaryPatriot (talk) 09:38, 2 April 2024 (UTC)

Edit-war between RevolutionaryPatriot and someone who is using revolving IP addresses (e.g. 39.33.50.155 , 39.33.2.14, 39.60.2.178) and the matter of Abdul Qadeer Khan being Orakzai, Yusafzai or mere a Pashtun

As per the "Yusafzai" Revision History, there is an ongoing edit-war between RevolutionaryPatriot and someone who is using revolving IP addresses (e.g. 39.33.50.155 , 39.33.2.14, 39.60.2.178).

Both of them are set in their ways and only want their sentiments to be presented on the Yusafzai page. A case in point is Abdul Qadeer Khan, who has claimed to be Orakzai Pashtun as per this YouTube video, and on another occasion, a Yusafzai Pashtun, as per this Facebook Video. Furthermore, as per Abdul Qadeer Khan's Wikipedia page quoting a Tribune International article, "His maternal ancestors hailed from the Tirah Valley (now in the Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan) while from his paternal side he descended from an Uzbek soldier who came to India with Muhammad of Ghor, the 12th century conqueror, the reason why years later he’d name his ballistic missiles as Ghauri." However, it has been insisted and edit-warred that Abdul Qadeer Khan should ONLY be considered as a Yusafzai Pashtun and hence be listed here under Notable Yusafzai Pashtuns rather than mere a Pashtun (That is even an assumption as his father was an Uzbek.) given his last name is Khan. McKhan ^(talk) 21:59, 23 April 2024 (UTC)

Another concern is the further Random names being added, what if Umra Khan is added back? Or some random politician from Swat Murad Saeed (Swat is definitely not a homogenous place). It is extremely diverse. I've also fixed the article on Hindustani ruler Amir Khan which a random IP called Yusufzai. And forget Qadeer Khan, he shouldn't be in any Pashtun tribe article if there are 2 instances of him saying something. Qadeer Khan is listed in the list of Muhajirs article, done.

Non of these additions are Yusufzai Pashtuns. Thats it. Not much can be done about it since he has used 10s of IPs throughout for his personal aspirations, but I do care enough about it to come back and change it all, over and over again. RevolutionaryPatriot (talk) 04:09, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

What can be done though is raising protection levels. Which i've felt is quiet needed on Pashtun topic articles, especially this one. IP will attempt to do what he wants until then. RevolutionaryPatriot (talk) 04:42, 19 April 2024 (UTC)

@Yamaguchi先生:, With reference to your previous rescue, please look into this again. Thank you.

References

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 14 July 2024

There is spelling mistake in "yusafzai". Replace it with " Yousafzai" Tahir Ullah Yusufzai (talk) 22:12, 14 July 2024 (UTC)

 Not done: That's not a spelling mistake. They are two alternate spellings, as the article's first sentence says. --AntiDionysius (talk) 22:16, 14 July 2024 (UTC)

Chogata Pathan

Chogata Pathan are the sub-tribe of yousafzai related to Hassanzai subtribe 203.215.174.62 (talk) 17:12, 20 September 2024 (UTC)

Information

Khan khel and balarh khan or the same sub tribes is it not? 154.198.91.211 (talk) 18:00, 12 October 2024 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 6 May 2025

Please in the list of areas in which Yousafzai people are present add Nowshera 182.180.12.69 (talk) 09:09, 6 May 2025 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want to be made. Day Creature (talk) 18:21, 6 May 2025 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 29 May 2025

Under the Society section, the following passage should be updated to provide clarification as per the source already cited by the original article.

Old version: Hamsāya The hamsāya or "shade sharers" were the clients or dependents from other (non-Yusufzai) Pashtun tribes who became attached to the Yusufzai tribe over the years.

Proposed updated version: Hamsāya The hamsāya or "shade sharers" were other Afghan and non-Afghan groups and individuals who accompanied the Yusufzais in their successive migrations. Some hamsāya tribes received territories of their own that could act as buffers against outside encroachments.

Source: Gommans, Jos J.L. (1995). The Rise of the Indo-Afghan Empire: C. 1710-1780. Brill. p. 219. ISBN 9004101098. Page 106 https://books.google.com.pk/books?id=-2TH8UYeAaoC Muneeb47 (talk) 12:34, 29 May 2025 (UTC)

 Not done please WP:CITE the refs properly. Thepharoah17 (talk) 02:44, 29 June 2025 (UTC)

Notable name removed

Why you people removed Malak Ghazi Khan Yusufzai (4th Ruler of Pakhtunkhwa State), who was Martyred in the battle against Mughals Army in Bajaur. 39.33.95.106 (talk) 11:33, 27 October 2025 (UTC)

Yousafzai Sub-Tribes

You people mention alot of Sub-Tribes. But there are only 6 Sub-Tribes of Yousafzai. 1: Akuzai, 2: Musazai (ilyaszai), 3: Essazai, 4: Malizai, 5: Darya-Khel, 6: Mandanr/Mandan. Those Sub-Tribes which you mentioned are sub-branches of these 6 Sub-Tribes. You all need to read some history about Yousafzai Tribe and Yousafzai Shajara Nasab. First gain some knowledge about Yusufzai Tribe then manage wikipedia. 39.33.95.106 (talk) 11:50, 27 October 2025 (UTC)

Sheikh Mali Baba: Kshatriya Origins, DNA Evidence, and the Hindko-Speaking Sheikh Mali

Sheikh Mali Baba: Kshatriya Origins, DNA Evidence, and the Hindko-Speaking Sheikh Mali Khel The regions spanning the Indus to Swat are home to a mosaic of ethnic and linguistic groups, shaped by centuries of migration, conquest, and conversion. Central to this history is Sheikh Mali Baba (originally Sheikh Ādam), a legendary figure credited with organizing the land allotment system among Pashtun tribes. Recent historical and genetic studies strongly indicate that Sheikh Mali Baba was of Kshatriya Hindu origin, closely related to Rajput lineages, rather than of Pashtun descent. Historical Context: Kshatriya and Rajput Lineages The Kshatriya class, historically associated with warrior-administrators in South Asia, included groups like the Rajputs. These communities were known for martial traditions, governance skills, and strategic alliances. Oral histories and genealogical accounts in Hazara and surrounding regions suggest that Sheikh Mali Baba emerged from this lineage, bringing administrative expertise to the predominantly Pashtun areas. Sheikh Mali Baba and the Pashtun Land System Sheikh Mali Baba is credited with developing a systematic method of land division among Pashtun tribes, often called the “Sheikh Mali division.” Key features include: Equitable distribution of land across multiple tribes from the Indus to Swat. Establishing rules for tribal boundaries and conflict resolution. Serving as a mediator and administrator, ensuring stability and cooperation among tribes. This work elevated him to a legendary status among both Pashtuns and local Hindko-speaking communities. Conversion to Islam and Formation of Sheikh Mali Khel Historical records indicate that many local Hindko-speaking Hindus converted to Islam during medieval and early modern periods. Upon conversion, they often adopted the “Sheikh” title, signaling their new religious and social identity. The Sheikh Mali Khel are descendants of these Hindki populations, characterized by: Retention of the Hindko language, distinguishing them from Pashtuns who speak Pashto. Cultural practices reflecting Kshatriya ancestry, even centuries after conversion. Adoption of the Sheikh title, emphasizing Islamic affiliation rather than Pashtun tribal identity. These communities thus represent a hybrid identity: pre-Islamic Kshatriya roots combined with Islamic culture and Hindko language. DNA Evidence Supporting Kshatriya Lineage Recent genetic studies among Hindko-speaking Sheikh Mali Khel populations show markers consistent with Kshatriya and North Indian ancestry, rather than Pashtun lineages. Key findings include: Y-chromosome haplogroups associated with Rajput and Kshatriya populations. Mitochondrial DNA indicating a mix of Indo-Aryan maternal lineages, consistent with Hindko-speaking Hindus. Genetic divergence from neighboring Pashtun groups, confirming distinct ethnic heritage. These results corroborate oral traditions and historical accounts of Kshatriya origins and highlight the distinctiveness of Hindko-speaking Sheikh Mali Khel. Cultural and Linguistic Distinctions While Sheikh Mali Baba’s legacy influenced Pashtun tribal organization, the Sheikh Mali Khel remain culturally and linguistically separate: Language: Hindko, an Indo-Aryan language, not Pashto. Customs: Reflect a blend of pre-Islamic Kshatriya practices and Islamic traditions. Physical traits: DNA evidence shows closer affinity to Rajput/Kshatriya groups than to Pashtuns. This reinforces that titles like “Sheikh” and “Khel” in this context signify adopted identity, not tribal Pashtun ancestry. Tribal and Regional Map (Historical Perspective) Indus River Valley: Initial settlements and land allotment under Sheikh Mali Baba. Hazara Region: Concentration of Hindko-speaking Sheikh Mali Khel communities. Swat Valley: Boundary of Pashtun tribal land under Sheikh Mali’s administration. Migration Routes: Evidence of Hindko-speaking Hindus converting to Islam and adopting Sheikh Mali identity. (A detailed map could visualize the Indus-to-Swat corridor, tribal territories, and Hindko-speaking Sheikh Mali Khel settlements.) Conclusion Sheikh Mali Baba’s historical significance extends beyond Pashtun tribal organization. He was likely of Kshatriya Hindu origin, and his administrative genius helped structure one of the most complex tribal regions of South Asia. The Sheikh Mali Khel of today are living descendants of local Hindki populations who converted to Islam, preserving Kshatriya lineage, Hindko language, and unique cultural identity. Their genetic, linguistic, and historical evidence clearly distinguishes them from Pashtun tribes, confirming a rich, mixed heritage that bridges pre-Islamic and Islamic South Asian history. ~2026-20732-69 (talk) 12:33, 3 April 2026 (UTC)

Extended-confirmed-protected edit request on 30 May 2026

Change "tribe" in the first sentence of the article to "tribes" so that the verb agrees with the subject. Please let me know if I have misunderstood the directions. Grancascada (talk) 21:52, 30 May 2026 (UTC)

 Done Day Creature (talk) 16:36, 31 May 2026 (UTC)