Index — Of Pathan

| Son of Qais | Major Descendant Tribes | Geographic Stronghold | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Sarban (Sarbani) | Tareen, Durrani (Abdali), Shinwari, Yousafzai, Mohmand, Khalil | Kandahar, Peshawar Valley, Malakand | | Batan (Batani/Ghilzai) | Ghilzai (Hotak, Tokhi), Lodhi, Suri (Sur) | Ghazni, Logar, Northern Balochistan | | Ghurghusht | Kakar, Safi, Niazi, Marwats | Zhob, Loralai, Dera Ismail Khan |

The Western and Bollywood perception of Pathans has created a secondary index of stereotypes versus reality. index of pathan

No index of the Pathan people is complete without the unwritten code of honor. Below is a quick-reference index of Pashtunwali principles: | Son of Qais | Major Descendant Tribes

| Term | Literal Meaning | Index Category | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Melmastia | Hospitality | Social Obligation | | Badal | Revenge / Justice | Honor System | | Nanawatai | Asylum / Forced Protection | Conflict Resolution | | Tureh | Bravery | Warrior Ethos | | Sabar | Perseverance | Personal Virtue | | Eeman | Faith (Honor) | Moral Code | | Groh | Assembly/ Jirga | Political Structure | Search Tip: To find academic articles on these

Search Tip: To find academic articles on these terms, use the search syntax: "index of /pdf" "Pashtunwali" OR "Badal".