Orakzai dynasty
The Orakzai Dynasty is a South Asian dynasty, directly descended from the Orakzai tribe. Various branches ruled the princely states of Bhopal, Kurwai, Muhammadgarh and Basoda.[1][2][3]
| Orakzai Dynasty | |
|---|---|
| Royal Dynasty | |
 Bhopal Coat of Arms | |
| Parent family | Orakzai Tribe |
| Country | British India |
| Place of origin | Tirah |
| Founder | Orak (Wrak) |
| Titles | Nawab of Bhopal Nawab of Kurwai Nawab of Basoda Nawab of Muhammadgarh |
| Traditions | Sunni Islam |
| Motto | Nasir min allah (God Givith Victory) |
| Cadet branches | Mirazi Khel Firuz Khel |
History
The Orakzai Dynasty is divided into two branches, the Mirazi Khel founded by Dost Mohammad Khan and the Firuz Khel founded by Diler Khan.
References
- Khan, Shaharyar. The Begums of Bhopal : a dynasty of women rulers in Raj India. I.B. Tauris. pp. 1–30. ISBN 1860645283.
- "Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 15, page 405 -- Imperial Gazetteer of India -- Digital South Asia Library". dsal.uchicago.edu: 405.
- Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 7, p. 105.
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