A Historical Glance at the Origin of the People of Kohikhana District in Faryab Province

Abstract

The subject that we are discussing here is the historical origin of the ethnic groups that live in an area of ​​9 square kilometers. This area is known as (the Kohikhana District) of Maimana city. Kohikhana district is located in the eastern part of Maimana city at the the hillside of the mountain range that stretches to the north and south. The residence of this area consists of different ethnic groups such as Lefrai, Kolani, Zai Reza, Turkmen, Uzbek, Punjabi, and Pashtun. There are various traditions and views about the origin and habitat of these ethnic groups, the form of settlement, and the method of immigration.

The majority of the residents of this region are Lefrai, Kolani, and Zai Reza, who are all known under the title (AAimaq or Firouzkohi). The above tribes came here from the mountain areas of Faryab province or Ghor province and settled here. Besides them, Uzbeks, Turkmens, Punjabis, and Pashtuns have also come here from different areas and live peacefully together.

The purpose of this article is to show that the tribes living in this area came to this area and settled at what time? Which region and land were they from? Under what conditions and factors did the foundation of immigration in this direction? What was their naming philosophy? And in which position did they settle in this area?