Suleiman Khel

Pashtun
Ghilzai
Burhan (Brahim/ Ibrahim)
Hezab / Izab
Suleiman Khel
(Sulayman)
Notes:
The Suleiman Khel are one of the largest sub-tribes
of the Ghilzai Pashtuns. According to Ghulab
Mangal, they provide the majority of recruits for the
Taliban in the province. The bias of some sub-tribes
toward the Taliban in part may be explained by their
proximity to the Pakistan border and the influx of
insurgents and the radical politics.
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Reference:
Notes on Nomad Tribes of Eastern Afghanistan, 1934
Historical & Political Gazetteer of Afghanistan, Vol. 6, Pg. 20
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Suleiman Khel
Tribe within Ghilzai Pashtuns
Suleiman Khel
Sarprekara
Samalzai* Stanizai+
Tuta Khel
Ahmadzai
Babikar Khel (Babarkarzai) Chakmani
Kaisar Khel^
Khojak Khwazak
Minzai Piaro Khel
Astanazai*
Liasi Khel
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Reference:
Notes on Nomad Tribes of Eastern Afghanistan, 1934
Historical & Political Gazetteer of Afghanistan, Vol. 6, Pg.20
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