Gumoriani

Gumoriani / Zhmaryani/ Gamaryani / Jamaryani or Zimri, is a Pashtun tribe in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.^[1] Some Zmaryani lineages live in Afghanistan. They are Kasi (Kansi) Pashtuns. The word Gumoriani has changed and transformed over time and thus can be stated as a derivative of Zimri or Zimaray means "fierce tiger" in the Pashto language. In the regions of Balochistan, The name Zhamaryani is more common but in the areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, The name used is Gumoriani or Gumaryani. The history shows that one day at the place located in Musakhail city between the Sherani and Isot, the father of Zimri had a fight with tigers in the mountains. After being victorious, the father of Musakhail gave him the honer Zimrai (Azmaray, lion), which means "lion" in Pashto. Zamri, Mizri, Gumoriani, Zhamaryani, Zmaryani, the same nation named changed due to the languages of different areas. Rough estimates shows their population to be more than 90,000-100,000. From the vast plains of Balochistan to the Developed regions of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, The Tribe has made a decent name and place among the local tribes. They are linked directly to the Kasi (Pashtun tribe)

Location

They live in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan and Balochistan Province of Pakistan. Some of them have migrated to from Balochistan to Karachi city, and a very small portion of the population is living in Lower Punjab. These migrations have occurred primarily due to tribal conflicts and financial instability in the region. They are living in the mountainous range associated with Hazrat Suleman. They live between Sherani and Isot tribes. The mountains on which they live are very fertile. These valleys are thought to be one of the most beautiful places in Balochistan Province. The Zamarai or Zimri country is drained by small hills torrents: the Ramak and Guzai.

In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan they are living in the famous village of Pirpiai in Nowshera. The founding father of Pirpiai was the son of Daulat Khan(also a Gumoriani). Daulat Khan was a commander and confidant of Nadir Shah Afshar, the ruler of Iran. Nadir Shah awarded the area to Daulat Khan, his confidant Daulat khan was also Gumoriani,Gamaryani zhamaryani zamaryani or maryani.It is the same nation but the name changes in languages in different areas. Some of the Gumoriani tribesmen are also settled in Pashtun Garhi, Nearby Pabbi, District Nowshera, While some at Charsadah but the numbers are fairly low. Gumoriani is respectable and educated nation. Some of the famous Doctors, Engineers and Civil Servants are from Gumoriani Tribe.

History

Historical Records show that Due to some clashes, Gumoriani or Zimri migrated from Musakhail to other cities of Pakistan like Loralai, and other countries of the world. Some of the Zimri migrated from Musakhail to the Luni area in the way of Khulo.

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