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The Miani Tribe: History, Geography, and British Frontier Relations

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Title: The Miani Tribe: History, Geography, and British Frontier Relations

Total Categories: 5

Category Stats

  • Miani Tribal Identity and Demographics: 7 flashcards, 16 questions
  • Geographical Distribution and Settlement Patterns: 12 flashcards, 21 questions
  • Historical Migratory Routes and Strategic Passes: 2 flashcards, 5 questions
  • British Frontier Policy: 'Pass Responsibility': 5 flashcards, 8 questions
  • Key Historical Events and Miani's Role: 4 flashcards, 9 questions

Total Stats

  • Total Flashcards: 30
  • True/False Questions: 30
  • Multiple Choice Questions: 29
  • Total Questions: 59

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Study Guide: The Miani Tribe: History, Geography, and British Frontier Relations

Study Guide: The Miani Tribe: History, Geography, and British Frontier Relations

Miani Tribal Identity and Demographics

Saraban, the son of Qais Abdur Raseed, is identified as the ancestor of the Miani tribe.

Answer: True

The Miani tribe is identified as descendants of Saraban, who was the son of Qais Abdur Raseed.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the Miani tribe's ethnic classification and lineage?: The Miani are identified as a Pashtun nomadic (kochi) tribe, tracing their lineage as descendants of Saraban, son of Qais Abdur Raseed.
  • In the context of the Miani tribe, what does the term 'Sarbani' signify?: 'Sarbani' refers to the broader Pashtun confederation or lineage to which the Miani tribe belongs, as they are described as descendants of Saraban.

The Miani tribe exclusively speaks Pashto, with no other languages commonly used among its members.

Answer: False

In addition to Pashto, the Miani people commonly speak Urdu and Dari.

Related Concepts:

  • Which languages are commonly spoken by the Miani tribe?: Members of the Miani tribe commonly speak Pashto, their native language, in addition to Urdu and Dari.

The Miani tribe's estimated population during the 1870s was approximately 8,000 individuals.

Answer: False

The estimated population of the Miani tribe in the 1870s was approximately 800 individuals, not 8,000.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the approximate population of the Miani tribe during the 1870s?: The Miani tribe's estimated population in the 1870s was approximately 800 individuals.

The Miani tribe is ethnically classified as related to other Pashtun tribes and Iranian peoples.

Answer: True

The infobox classifies the Miani tribe as related to other Pashtun tribes and other Iranian peoples.

Related Concepts:

  • How is the Miani tribe classified in terms of broader ethnic relations?: The Miani tribe is classified as related to other Pashtun tribes and other Iranian peoples.

The term 'Sarbani,' when applied to the Miani tribe, denotes a specific sub-clan within their immediate family structure.

Answer: False

The term 'Sarbani' refers to the broader Pashtun confederation or lineage to which the Miani tribe belongs, not a specific sub-clan.

Related Concepts:

  • In the context of the Miani tribe, what does the term 'Sarbani' signify?: 'Sarbani' refers to the broader Pashtun confederation or lineage to which the Miani tribe belongs, as they are described as descendants of Saraban.

The Miani tribe is identified as a Pashtun nomadic tribe, also referred to as 'kochi'.

Answer: True

The Miani tribe is characterized as a Pashtun nomadic tribe, also known as 'kochi,' and broadly as an ethnic group.

Related Concepts:

  • How is the Miani tribe characterized in the article's short description?: The Miani tribe is characterized as a Pashtun nomadic tribe, also referred to as 'kochi,' and broadly as an ethnic group.
  • What is the Miani tribe's ethnic classification and lineage?: The Miani are identified as a Pashtun nomadic (kochi) tribe, tracing their lineage as descendants of Saraban, son of Qais Abdur Raseed.
  • Describe the Miani tribe's historical migratory pattern and the strategic importance of the Gomal Pass.: Historically, the Miani were a nomadic ('kochi') tribe, migrating between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the Gomal Pass serving as their traditional and central route.

The Miani tribe primarily adheres to Hinduism, indicative of the region's diverse religious composition.

Answer: False

The predominant religion among the Miani tribe is Islam, not Hinduism.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the primary religious affiliation of the Miani tribe?: The Miani tribe predominantly practices Islam, a common faith among Pashtun and Iranian peoples in the region.

The Miani tribe's lineage is traced to Qais Abdur Raseed via his son Saraban.

Answer: True

The Miani tribe is identified as descendants of Saraban, who was the son of Qais Abdur Raseed.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the Miani tribe's ethnic classification and lineage?: The Miani are identified as a Pashtun nomadic (kochi) tribe, tracing their lineage as descendants of Saraban, son of Qais Abdur Raseed.
  • In the context of the Miani tribe, what does the term 'Sarbani' signify?: 'Sarbani' refers to the broader Pashtun confederation or lineage to which the Miani tribe belongs, as they are described as descendants of Saraban.

Based on the provided source, how is the Miani tribe primarily identified?

Answer: A nomadic (kochi) Pashtun tribe

The Miani tribe is identified as a Pashtun nomadic tribe, also referred to as 'kochi,' and broadly as an ethnic group.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the Miani tribe's ethnic classification and lineage?: The Miani are identified as a Pashtun nomadic (kochi) tribe, tracing their lineage as descendants of Saraban, son of Qais Abdur Raseed.
  • How is the Miani tribe characterized in the article's short description?: The Miani tribe is characterized as a Pashtun nomadic tribe, also referred to as 'kochi,' and broadly as an ethnic group.

In addition to Pashto, which two other languages are frequently spoken by members of the Miani tribe?

Answer: Urdu and Dari

The Miani people commonly speak Pashto, Urdu, and Dari.

Related Concepts:

  • Which languages are commonly spoken by the Miani tribe?: Members of the Miani tribe commonly speak Pashto, their native language, in addition to Urdu and Dari.

What was the approximate population of the Miani tribe during the 1870s?

Answer: 800 individuals

In the 1870s, the estimated population of the Miani tribe was approximately 800 individuals.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the approximate population of the Miani tribe during the 1870s?: The Miani tribe's estimated population in the 1870s was approximately 800 individuals.

According to the infobox, to which broader ethnic groups is the Miani tribe classified as related?

Answer: Other Pashtun tribes and other Iranian peoples

The infobox classifies the Miani tribe as related to other Pashtun tribes and other Iranian peoples.

Related Concepts:

  • How is the Miani tribe classified in terms of broader ethnic relations?: The Miani tribe is classified as related to other Pashtun tribes and other Iranian peoples.

How is the Miani tribe described in the article's concise overview?

Answer: A Pashtun nomadic tribe, also referred to as 'kochi'

The article's short description characterizes the Miani tribe as a Pashtun nomadic tribe, also referred to as 'kochi,' and broadly as an ethnic group.

Related Concepts:

  • How is the Miani tribe characterized in the article's short description?: The Miani tribe is characterized as a Pashtun nomadic tribe, also referred to as 'kochi,' and broadly as an ethnic group.

Within the context of the Miani tribe, what does the term 'Sarbani' denote?

Answer: The broader Pashtun confederation or lineage to which they belong.

In the context of the Miani tribe, 'Sarbani' refers to the broader Pashtun confederation or lineage to which they belong, as they are described as descendants of Saraban.

Related Concepts:

  • In the context of the Miani tribe, what does the term 'Sarbani' signify?: 'Sarbani' refers to the broader Pashtun confederation or lineage to which the Miani tribe belongs, as they are described as descendants of Saraban.

What is the predominant religious affiliation of the Miani tribe?

Answer: Islam

The predominant religion among the Miani tribe is Islam.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the primary religious affiliation of the Miani tribe?: The Miani tribe predominantly practices Islam, a common faith among Pashtun and Iranian peoples in the region.

The Miani tribe descends from Saraban, who was the son of which individual?

Answer: Qais Abdur Raseed

The Miani tribe is identified as descendants of Saraban, who was the son of Qais Abdur Raseed.

Related Concepts:

  • What is the Miani tribe's ethnic classification and lineage?: The Miani are identified as a Pashtun nomadic (kochi) tribe, tracing their lineage as descendants of Saraban, son of Qais Abdur Raseed.
  • In the context of the Miani tribe, what does the term 'Sarbani' signify?: 'Sarbani' refers to the broader Pashtun confederation or lineage to which the Miani tribe belongs, as they are described as descendants of Saraban.

Geographical Distribution and Settlement Patterns

The Miani tribe is primarily characterized by a settled agricultural lifestyle in the Punjab region.

Answer: False

The Miani tribe is primarily characterized as a Pashtun nomadic (kochi) tribe, with their primary residence in the Gomal plains, not Punjab, although some settled in Punjab later.

Related Concepts:

  • How is the Miani tribe characterized in the article's short description?: The Miani tribe is characterized as a Pashtun nomadic tribe, also referred to as 'kochi,' and broadly as an ethnic group.
  • Which regions in Pakistan are identified as the primary residential areas for the Miani tribe?: The Miani tribe primarily resides in the Gomal plains of Pakistan, specifically within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.
  • When did a significant portion of the Miani tribe transition from a nomadic to a settled lifestyle in the Gomal plains?: A substantial portion of the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains by or before 1850, marking a shift from their traditional nomadic existence.

The Gomal plains of Pakistan, particularly the Tank District, constitute the primary residential area for the Miani tribe.

Answer: True

The Miani tribe primarily inhabits the Gomal plains of Pakistan, specifically within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Related Concepts:

  • Which regions in Pakistan are identified as the primary residential areas for the Miani tribe?: The Miani tribe primarily resides in the Gomal plains of Pakistan, specifically within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.
  • What information does the image caption provide regarding the Miani tribe's historical settlement?: The image caption states that the Mianis historically resided in the Gomal Plains, specifically within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.
  • When did a significant portion of the Miani tribe transition from a nomadic to a settled lifestyle in the Gomal plains?: A substantial portion of the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains by or before 1850, marking a shift from their traditional nomadic existence.

By the year 1900, a substantial portion of the Miani tribe had transitioned from a nomadic to a settled lifestyle.

Answer: True

A significant portion of the Miani tribe had already settled in the Gomal plains by or before 1850, well before 1900.

Related Concepts:

  • When did a significant portion of the Miani tribe transition from a nomadic to a settled lifestyle in the Gomal plains?: A substantial portion of the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains by or before 1850, marking a shift from their traditional nomadic existence.
  • How did the Miani tribe's lifestyle near the Tank border in the 1870s integrate both settled and nomadic characteristics?: As a semi-independent group along the Tank border in the 1870s, the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains but continued a nomadic practice of moving into the hills during the hot season.

The province currently known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was formerly designated as the North-West Frontier Province.

Answer: True

The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was indeed formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the historical name of the province now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a primary residential area for the Miani tribe?: The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.

During the 1870s, the Miani tribe was regarded as entirely independent, free from any external administrative influence.

Answer: False

In the 1870s, the Miani tribe was considered a semi-independent group, implying some degree of external influence or limited autonomy.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the political status of the Miani tribe along the Tank border in the 1870s?: In the 1870s, the Miani tribe was considered a semi-independent group, maintaining a degree of autonomy while residing along the Tank border.
  • How did the Miani tribe's lifestyle near the Tank border in the 1870s integrate both settled and nomadic characteristics?: As a semi-independent group along the Tank border in the 1870s, the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains but continued a nomadic practice of moving into the hills during the hot season.

Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, and Baloch Wanda are designated as specific Miani residential areas within the Dera Ismael Khan region.

Answer: True

These locations are explicitly mentioned as specific residential areas for the Miani tribe within Dera Ismael Khan.

Related Concepts:

  • Which specific locations within Dera Ismael Khan are identified as Miani residential areas?: Within Dera Ismael Khan, Miani residential areas include Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, and Baloch Wanda.
  • Beyond the Gomal plains, where else in Pakistan are significant Miani populations located?: Significant Miani populations are found in Dera Ismael Khan (e.g., Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, Baloch Wanda), Punjab (e.g., Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, Jhang), and Balochistan (e.g., Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District, Shirani District).

As a semi-independent group, the Miani tribe migrated to the hills during the hot season, illustrating a persistent nomadic characteristic.

Answer: True

When semi-independent along the Tank border, the Miani tribe maintained a nomadic aspect by moving into the hills during the hot season.

Related Concepts:

  • Describe the Miani tribe's seasonal movement pattern when they were a semi-independent group along the Tank border.: When the Miani tribe was a semi-independent group along the Tank border, their seasonal movement pattern involved residing there for most of the year, but moving into the hills during the hot season.
  • How did the Miani tribe's lifestyle near the Tank border in the 1870s integrate both settled and nomadic characteristics?: As a semi-independent group along the Tank border in the 1870s, the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains but continued a nomadic practice of moving into the hills during the hot season.

Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, and Jhang are all identified as locations within Balochistan where Miani populations reside.

Answer: False

Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, and Jhang are specific Miani residential areas within Punjab, not Balochistan. In Balochistan, Miani populations are found in Shirani District and Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District.

Related Concepts:

  • Beyond the Gomal plains, where else in Pakistan are significant Miani populations located?: Significant Miani populations are found in Dera Ismael Khan (e.g., Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, Baloch Wanda), Punjab (e.g., Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, Jhang), and Balochistan (e.g., Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District, Shirani District).
  • Which specific locations within Punjab are identified as Miani residential areas?: Within Punjab, Miani residential areas include Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, and Jhang.
  • Which specific locations within Balochistan are identified as Miani residential areas?: Within Balochistan, Miani residential areas include the Shirani District and the Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District.

The Miani tribe's settlement in the Gomal plains transpired subsequent to the 1879 raid on Tank.

Answer: False

A significant portion of the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains by or before 1850, which predates the 1879 raid on Tank.

Related Concepts:

  • When did a significant portion of the Miani tribe transition from a nomadic to a settled lifestyle in the Gomal plains?: A substantial portion of the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains by or before 1850, marking a shift from their traditional nomadic existence.
  • How did the Miani tribe's lifestyle near the Tank border in the 1870s integrate both settled and nomadic characteristics?: As a semi-independent group along the Tank border in the 1870s, the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains but continued a nomadic practice of moving into the hills during the hot season.

The Miani tribe is exclusively located within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Answer: False

While the Miani tribe primarily resides in the Tank District, significant populations are also found in Dera Ismael Khan, Punjab, and Balochistan.

Related Concepts:

  • Which regions in Pakistan are identified as the primary residential areas for the Miani tribe?: The Miani tribe primarily resides in the Gomal plains of Pakistan, specifically within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.
  • Beyond the Gomal plains, where else in Pakistan are significant Miani populations located?: Significant Miani populations are found in Dera Ismael Khan (e.g., Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, Baloch Wanda), Punjab (e.g., Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, Jhang), and Balochistan (e.g., Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District, Shirani District).
  • Which specific locations within Punjab are identified as Miani residential areas?: Within Punjab, Miani residential areas include Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, and Jhang.
  • Which specific locations within Balochistan are identified as Miani residential areas?: Within Balochistan, Miani residential areas include the Shirani District and the Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District.

Which region is designated as the primary residential area for the Miani tribe within Pakistan?

Answer: The Gomal plains of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Miani tribe primarily inhabits the Gomal plains of Pakistan, particularly within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

Related Concepts:

  • Which regions in Pakistan are identified as the primary residential areas for the Miani tribe?: The Miani tribe primarily resides in the Gomal plains of Pakistan, specifically within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.
  • What was the historical name of the province now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a primary residential area for the Miani tribe?: The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.
  • What information does the image caption provide regarding the Miani tribe's historical settlement?: The image caption states that the Mianis historically resided in the Gomal Plains, specifically within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Approximately by what year did a substantial segment of the Miani tribe adopt a settled lifestyle in the Gomal plains?

Answer: 1850

A major portion of the Miani tribe settled in the Gomal plains by or before 1850.

Related Concepts:

  • When did a significant portion of the Miani tribe transition from a nomadic to a settled lifestyle in the Gomal plains?: A substantial portion of the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains by or before 1850, marking a shift from their traditional nomadic existence.
  • How did the Miani tribe's lifestyle near the Tank border in the 1870s integrate both settled and nomadic characteristics?: As a semi-independent group along the Tank border in the 1870s, the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains but continued a nomadic practice of moving into the hills during the hot season.

Beyond the Shirani District in Balochistan, which other location hosts a significant Miani population?

Answer: Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District

In Balochistan, a sizable Miani population also resides in the Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District, in addition to the Shirani District.

Related Concepts:

  • Which specific locations within Balochistan are identified as Miani residential areas?: Within Balochistan, Miani residential areas include the Shirani District and the Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District.
  • Beyond the Shirani District, where else in Balochistan do Miani people have a significant population?: In Balochistan, a sizable Miani population also resides in the Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District, in addition to the Shirani District.
  • Beyond the Gomal plains, where else in Pakistan are significant Miani populations located?: Significant Miani populations are found in Dera Ismael Khan (e.g., Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, Baloch Wanda), Punjab (e.g., Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, Jhang), and Balochistan (e.g., Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District, Shirani District).

What was the previous designation for the province currently known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

Answer: North-West Frontier Province

The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the historical name of the province now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a primary residential area for the Miani tribe?: The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.

During the 1870s, what was the prevailing political status of the Miani tribe situated along the Tank border?

Answer: A semi-independent group.

In the 1870s, the Miani tribe was considered a semi-independent group, maintaining a degree of autonomy while residing along the Tank border.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the political status of the Miani tribe along the Tank border in the 1870s?: In the 1870s, the Miani tribe was considered a semi-independent group, maintaining a degree of autonomy while residing along the Tank border.
  • How did the Miani tribe's lifestyle near the Tank border in the 1870s integrate both settled and nomadic characteristics?: As a semi-independent group along the Tank border in the 1870s, the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains but continued a nomadic practice of moving into the hills during the hot season.

Which locations are cited as Miani residential areas within Dera Ismael Khan?

Answer: Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, and Baloch Wanda

Specific residential areas for the Miani tribe within Dera Ismael Khan include Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, and Baloch Wanda.

Related Concepts:

  • Which specific locations within Dera Ismael Khan are identified as Miani residential areas?: Within Dera Ismael Khan, Miani residential areas include Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, and Baloch Wanda.
  • Beyond the Gomal plains, where else in Pakistan are significant Miani populations located?: Significant Miani populations are found in Dera Ismael Khan (e.g., Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, Baloch Wanda), Punjab (e.g., Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, Jhang), and Balochistan (e.g., Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District, Shirani District).

Which locations within Punjab are cited as Miani residential areas?

Answer: Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, Jhang

Specific residential areas for the Miani tribe within Punjab include Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, and Jhang.

Related Concepts:

  • Which specific locations within Punjab are identified as Miani residential areas?: Within Punjab, Miani residential areas include Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, and Jhang.
  • Beyond the Gomal plains, where else in Pakistan are significant Miani populations located?: Significant Miani populations are found in Dera Ismael Khan (e.g., Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, Baloch Wanda), Punjab (e.g., Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, Jhang), and Balochistan (e.g., Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District, Shirani District).

In the 1870s, how did the Miani tribe's lifestyle along the Tank border integrate both settled and nomadic characteristics?

Answer: They lived in the Gomal plains but moved into the hills during the hot season.

In the 1870s, the Miani tribe, while settled in the Gomal plains, maintained a nomadic aspect by moving into the hills during the hot season.

Related Concepts:

  • How did the Miani tribe's lifestyle near the Tank border in the 1870s integrate both settled and nomadic characteristics?: As a semi-independent group along the Tank border in the 1870s, the Miani tribe had settled in the Gomal plains but continued a nomadic practice of moving into the hills during the hot season.
  • Describe the Miani tribe's seasonal movement pattern when they were a semi-independent group along the Tank border.: When the Miani tribe was a semi-independent group along the Tank border, their seasonal movement pattern involved residing there for most of the year, but moving into the hills during the hot season.

Which locations are cited as Miani residential areas within Balochistan?

Answer: Shirani District and Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District

Specific residential areas for the Miani tribe within Balochistan include the Shirani District and the Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District.

Related Concepts:

  • Which specific locations within Balochistan are identified as Miani residential areas?: Within Balochistan, Miani residential areas include the Shirani District and the Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District.
  • Beyond the Gomal plains, where else in Pakistan are significant Miani populations located?: Significant Miani populations are found in Dera Ismael Khan (e.g., Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, Baloch Wanda), Punjab (e.g., Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, Jhang), and Balochistan (e.g., Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District, Shirani District).

What was the historical designation of the region where the Miani tribe predominantly resides, now identified as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa?

Answer: North-West Frontier Province

The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a key region for the Miani tribe, was formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the historical name of the province now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, a primary residential area for the Miani tribe?: The province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.
  • Which regions in Pakistan are identified as the primary residential areas for the Miani tribe?: The Miani tribe primarily resides in the Gomal plains of Pakistan, specifically within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.
  • What information does the image caption provide regarding the Miani tribe's historical settlement?: The image caption states that the Mianis historically resided in the Gomal Plains, specifically within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.

Based on the source, which of the following is NOT identified as a location with significant Miani populations?

Answer: Sindh

The source mentions significant Miani populations in Dera Ismael Khan, Punjab, and Balochistan, but not Sindh.

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  • Beyond the Gomal plains, where else in Pakistan are significant Miani populations located?: Significant Miani populations are found in Dera Ismael Khan (e.g., Kokar, Mandhran, Pusha Pull, Baloch Wanda), Punjab (e.g., Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, Jhang), and Balochistan (e.g., Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District, Shirani District).
  • Which regions in Pakistan are identified as the primary residential areas for the Miani tribe?: The Miani tribe primarily resides in the Gomal plains of Pakistan, specifically within the Tank District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, formerly known as the North-West Frontier Province.
  • Which specific locations within Punjab are identified as Miani residential areas?: Within Punjab, Miani residential areas include Riaz Abad, Muzaffar Garh, and Jhang.
  • Which specific locations within Balochistan are identified as Miani residential areas?: Within Balochistan, Miani residential areas include the Shirani District and the Sharigh Tehsil of Harnai District.

Historical Migratory Routes and Strategic Passes

The Miani tribe's historical migratory pattern predominantly involved routes confined to the Punjab region.

Answer: False

The Miani tribe's historical migratory pattern involved movements between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the Gomal Pass as their traditional route.

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  • Describe the Miani tribe's historical migratory pattern and the strategic importance of the Gomal Pass.: Historically, the Miani were a nomadic ('kochi') tribe, migrating between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the Gomal Pass serving as their traditional and central route.

The Gomal Pass held strategic importance for the Miani tribe, serving as their traditional route for migratory movements between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Answer: True

The Gomal Pass was indeed the historical route used by the Miani tribe for their migratory movements between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

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  • What was the strategic significance of the Gomal Pass for the Miani tribe's historical migratory patterns?: The Gomal Pass was strategically important as the traditional route for the Miani tribe's migratory movements between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • Describe the Miani tribe's historical migratory pattern and the strategic importance of the Gomal Pass.: Historically, the Miani were a nomadic ('kochi') tribe, migrating between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the Gomal Pass serving as their traditional and central route.

The Miani tribe's nomadic lifestyle entailed migration between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Iran.

Answer: False

The Miani tribe's nomadic movements were historically between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan, not Iran.

Related Concepts:

  • Describe the Miani tribe's historical migratory pattern and the strategic importance of the Gomal Pass.: Historically, the Miani were a nomadic ('kochi') tribe, migrating between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the Gomal Pass serving as their traditional and central route.

What strategic significance did the Gomal Pass hold for the Miani tribe's historical migratory movements?

Answer: It served as their traditional route for migratory movements between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

The Gomal Pass was strategically important for the Miani tribe as it was the historical route they used for their migratory movements between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the strategic significance of the Gomal Pass for the Miani tribe's historical migratory patterns?: The Gomal Pass was strategically important as the traditional route for the Miani tribe's migratory movements between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan.
  • Describe the Miani tribe's historical migratory pattern and the strategic importance of the Gomal Pass.: Historically, the Miani were a nomadic ('kochi') tribe, migrating between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the Gomal Pass serving as their traditional and central route.

The Miani tribe's historical migratory pattern encompassed movement between the Derajat region of Pakistan and which neighboring country?

Answer: Afghanistan

Historically, the Miani tribe migrated between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Related Concepts:

  • Describe the Miani tribe's historical migratory pattern and the strategic importance of the Gomal Pass.: Historically, the Miani were a nomadic ('kochi') tribe, migrating between the Derajat region of Pakistan and Afghanistan, with the Gomal Pass serving as their traditional and central route.

British Frontier Policy: 'Pass Responsibility'

The British policy of 'pass responsibility' sought to grant complete autonomy to frontier tribes, devoid of any external oversight.

Answer: False

The 'pass responsibility' policy aimed to make specific tribes responsible for monitoring and controlling travel on particular routes, which implies oversight, not full autonomy.

Related Concepts:

  • Define the British administrative strategy of 'pass responsibility' and its objective.: 'Pass responsibility' was a British frontier management technique that assigned specific tribes the duty of monitoring and controlling access through designated routes into the hills.
  • How did the British employ tribal groups, such as the Miani, in managing their frontier interests?: The British implemented 'pass responsibility,' a system that made specific tribes accountable for monitoring and controlling access through designated routes into the hills, effectively deputizing local control for frontier management.

The Bhitannis were the inaugural tribe to accept 'pass responsibility' along the Tank frontier.

Answer: True

The Bhitannis were indeed the first tribe to accept 'pass responsibility' on the Tank frontier.

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  • Which tribe initially accepted 'pass responsibility' on the Tank frontier?: The Bhitannis were the first tribe to accept 'pass responsibility' on the Tank frontier.

In 1876, the Miani tribe was assigned 'pass responsibility' for the Girni, Murtuza, and Manjhi posts, but explicitly excluded from responsibility for the Gomal Valley.

Answer: False

In 1876, the Miani tribe was assigned 'pass responsibility' for the Girni, Murtuza, and Manjhi posts, and also accepted responsibility for monitoring passage into the Gomal Valley.

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  • In 1876, which specific posts were the Miani and Ghurezai tribes assigned 'pass responsibility' for?: In 1876, the Miani and Ghurezai tribes were assigned 'pass responsibility' for the Girni, Murtuza, and Manjhi posts.
  • What additional 'pass responsibility' did the Miani tribe assume in 1876 regarding the Gomal Valley?: In 1876, the Miani tribe also accepted responsibility for monitoring passage into the Gomal Valley.

The British system of 'pass responsibility' entailed holding specific tribes accountable for monitoring and regulating access through designated routes.

Answer: True

The 'pass responsibility' system was a British technique where specific tribes were made responsible for monitoring and controlling travel on particular routes into the hills.

Related Concepts:

  • Define the British administrative strategy of 'pass responsibility' and its objective.: 'Pass responsibility' was a British frontier management technique that assigned specific tribes the duty of monitoring and controlling access through designated routes into the hills.
  • How did the British employ tribal groups, such as the Miani, in managing their frontier interests?: The British implemented 'pass responsibility,' a system that made specific tribes accountable for monitoring and controlling access through designated routes into the hills, effectively deputizing local control for frontier management.

What was the objective of the British administrative strategy termed 'pass responsibility'?

Answer: To make specific tribes responsible for monitoring and controlling travel on particular routes.

The 'pass responsibility' system was designed to make specific tribes accountable for monitoring and controlling access through designated routes into the hills.

Related Concepts:

  • Define the British administrative strategy of 'pass responsibility' and its objective.: 'Pass responsibility' was a British frontier management technique that assigned specific tribes the duty of monitoring and controlling access through designated routes into the hills.
  • How did the British employ tribal groups, such as the Miani, in managing their frontier interests?: The British implemented 'pass responsibility,' a system that made specific tribes accountable for monitoring and controlling access through designated routes into the hills, effectively deputizing local control for frontier management.

Which tribe was the initial acceptor of 'pass responsibility' along the Tank frontier?

Answer: The Bhitannis

The Bhitannis were the first tribe to accept 'pass responsibility' on the Tank frontier.

Related Concepts:

  • Which tribe initially accepted 'pass responsibility' on the Tank frontier?: The Bhitannis were the first tribe to accept 'pass responsibility' on the Tank frontier.

For which specific posts were the Miani and Ghurezai tribes assigned 'pass responsibility' in 1876?

Answer: Girni, Murtuza, and Manjhi

In 1876, the Miani and Ghurezai tribes were assigned 'pass responsibility' for the Girni, Murtuza, and Manjhi posts.

Related Concepts:

  • In 1876, which specific posts were the Miani and Ghurezai tribes assigned 'pass responsibility' for?: In 1876, the Miani and Ghurezai tribes were assigned 'pass responsibility' for the Girni, Murtuza, and Manjhi posts.

What supplementary responsibility was assigned to the Miani tribe in 1876 regarding the Gomal Valley?

Answer: Monitoring passage into the Gomal Valley.

In 1876, the Miani tribe accepted the responsibility for monitoring passage into the Gomal Valley.

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  • What additional 'pass responsibility' did the Miani tribe assume in 1876 regarding the Gomal Valley?: In 1876, the Miani tribe also accepted responsibility for monitoring passage into the Gomal Valley.

Key Historical Events and Miani's Role

The tribal raid on Tank in January 1879 was a minor incident, resulting in negligible damage or looting.

Answer: False

The January 1879 raid on Tank was a significant event, leading to an uprising and the looting of several villages around Tank.

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  • Summarize the tribal uprising and raid on Tank in January 1879.: In January 1879, Tank experienced a tribal raid and uprising, fueled by the belief that British control was weakening, leading to the looting of several surrounding villages.
  • What was the perceived cause of the tribal uprising and subsequent looting in Tank in 1879?: The tribal uprising and looting in Tank in 1879 were perceived to be caused by the belief among local tribes that British control in the area was diminishing.

Subsequent to the 1879 raid on Tank, the British opted to delegate the security of the Gomal Pass to the Miani tribe.

Answer: True

After the January 1879 raid on Tank, the British indeed decided to hand over the security of the Gomal Pass to the Miani tribe.

Related Concepts:

  • What motivated the British to assign the Miani tribe responsibility for Gomal Pass security in 1879?: The British entrusted the Miani tribe with Gomal Pass security in January 1879 to safeguard Tank from further plundering, following a tribal raid and uprising that had led to the looting of several villages.
  • Following the 1879 raid on Tank, what decision did the British make regarding the security of the Gomal Pass, as reported by Evelyn Berkelen Howell?: According to Evelyn Berkelen Howell, after the January 1879 raid on Tank, the British entrusted the security of the Gomal Pass to the Miani tribe to prevent further plundering of Tank.

The British assigned the Miani tribe responsibility for Gomal Pass security in 1879 primarily as a strategy to extend their territorial control into Afghanistan.

Answer: False

The British were motivated to entrust the Miani tribe with Gomal Pass security in 1879 primarily to protect Tank from further plundering after a tribal raid, not to expand territorial control into Afghanistan.

Related Concepts:

  • What motivated the British to assign the Miani tribe responsibility for Gomal Pass security in 1879?: The British entrusted the Miani tribe with Gomal Pass security in January 1879 to safeguard Tank from further plundering, following a tribal raid and uprising that had led to the looting of several villages.

The tribal uprising in Tank in 1879 was principally triggered by a severe famine affecting the region.

Answer: False

The perceived reason for the tribal uprising and looting in Tank in 1879 was the belief among tribes that British control was weakening, not a famine.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the perceived cause of the tribal uprising and subsequent looting in Tank in 1879?: The tribal uprising and looting in Tank in 1879 were perceived to be caused by the belief among local tribes that British control in the area was diminishing.
  • Summarize the tribal uprising and raid on Tank in January 1879.: In January 1879, Tank experienced a tribal raid and uprising, fueled by the belief that British control was weakening, leading to the looting of several surrounding villages.

The British's decision to transfer Gomal Pass security to the Miani tribe in 1879 was a direct measure to safeguard Tank from subsequent plundering.

Answer: True

The British were motivated to entrust the Miani tribe with Gomal Pass security in 1879 specifically to protect Tank from further plundering after a tribal raid.

Related Concepts:

  • What motivated the British to assign the Miani tribe responsibility for Gomal Pass security in 1879?: The British entrusted the Miani tribe with Gomal Pass security in January 1879 to safeguard Tank from further plundering, following a tribal raid and uprising that had led to the looting of several villages.
  • Following the 1879 raid on Tank, what decision did the British make regarding the security of the Gomal Pass, as reported by Evelyn Berkelen Howell?: According to Evelyn Berkelen Howell, after the January 1879 raid on Tank, the British entrusted the security of the Gomal Pass to the Miani tribe to prevent further plundering of Tank.

What notable event transpired in Tank during January 1879?

Answer: Tank was raided by Tribals, leading to an uprising and looting of villages.

In January 1879, Tank was raided by Tribals, resulting in an uprising and the looting of several villages around Tank.

Related Concepts:

  • Summarize the tribal uprising and raid on Tank in January 1879.: In January 1879, Tank experienced a tribal raid and uprising, fueled by the belief that British control was weakening, leading to the looting of several surrounding villages.
  • What was the perceived cause of the tribal uprising and subsequent looting in Tank in 1879?: The tribal uprising and looting in Tank in 1879 were perceived to be caused by the belief among local tribes that British control in the area was diminishing.

As per Evelyn Berkelen Howell, what British decision was made concerning the security of the Gomal Pass subsequent to the 1879 raid on Tank?

Answer: To hand over the security of the Gomal Pass to the Miani tribe.

Following the January 1879 raid on Tank, the British decided to hand over the security of the Gomal Pass to the Miani tribe to protect Tank from further plundering.

Related Concepts:

  • Following the 1879 raid on Tank, what decision did the British make regarding the security of the Gomal Pass, as reported by Evelyn Berkelen Howell?: According to Evelyn Berkelen Howell, after the January 1879 raid on Tank, the British entrusted the security of the Gomal Pass to the Miani tribe to prevent further plundering of Tank.
  • What motivated the British to assign the Miani tribe responsibility for Gomal Pass security in 1879?: The British entrusted the Miani tribe with Gomal Pass security in January 1879 to safeguard Tank from further plundering, following a tribal raid and uprising that had led to the looting of several villages.

What was the underlying British motivation for assigning the Miani tribe responsibility for the security of the Gomal Pass in 1879?

Answer: To protect Tank from further plundering after a tribal raid.

The British were motivated to entrust the Miani tribe with the security of the Gomal Pass in January 1879 to protect Tank from further plundering, following a tribal raid and uprising.

Related Concepts:

  • What motivated the British to assign the Miani tribe responsibility for Gomal Pass security in 1879?: The British entrusted the Miani tribe with Gomal Pass security in January 1879 to safeguard Tank from further plundering, following a tribal raid and uprising that had led to the looting of several villages.
  • Following the 1879 raid on Tank, what decision did the British make regarding the security of the Gomal Pass, as reported by Evelyn Berkelen Howell?: According to Evelyn Berkelen Howell, after the January 1879 raid on Tank, the British entrusted the security of the Gomal Pass to the Miani tribe to prevent further plundering of Tank.

What was the attributed cause for the tribal uprising and subsequent looting that occurred in Tank in 1879?

Answer: The belief among tribes that British control was weakening.

The perceived reason for the tribal uprising and looting in Tank in 1879 was the belief among the tribes that British control over the area was weakening.

Related Concepts:

  • What was the perceived cause of the tribal uprising and subsequent looting in Tank in 1879?: The tribal uprising and looting in Tank in 1879 were perceived to be caused by the belief among local tribes that British control in the area was diminishing.
  • Summarize the tribal uprising and raid on Tank in January 1879.: In January 1879, Tank experienced a tribal raid and uprising, fueled by the belief that British control was weakening, leading to the looting of several surrounding villages.

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