Tumandar (Urdu: تُمن دار ) is a title given to leaders of tribes among the Baloch and Pashtoon in Pakistan.[1]
As defined in the Gazette of Pakistan,[2] a "Tumandar" or "Sardar" who is accepted as the leader of a tribe, under any custom or usage or otherwise could obtain free labour from other persons or compel them to work against their will.
Cases
edit- Nawab Akbar Shahbaz Khan Bugti (12 July 1927–26 August 2006) was the Tumandar (head) of the Bugti tribe.[3]
- In Rajanpur, Sardar Balakh Sher Mazari is the Tumandar and the Paramount Sardar of the Mazari tribe.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Government of Punjab Department of Revenue: LAND ADMINISTRATION MANUAL — CHAPTER III ASSIGNMENTS OF LAND REVENUE". Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ Gazette of Pakistan, 1976-04-08, Extraordinary, Part I: System of Sardari (Abolition) Ordinance 1976 (No. 15).
- ^ "elections.com.pk Candidate Details Akbar Khan Bugti". Retrieved 16 October 2014.
- ^ "A mishmash of 'adjustments' mark Rajanpur contests". Retrieved 16 October 2014.
