Abro
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| Regions with significant populations | |
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| Major: Sindh, Balochistan and Punjab Minor: Kashmir and Gilgit | |
| Languages | |
| Sindhi (Lasi dialect) | |
| Religion | |
| Muslim |
Abro, Abra, Abda clan is descended from Jams of Samma Dynasty migrated from Abdasa area of Kutch[1] in 1314 AD and are settled in southern Sindh to the northern Sindh, and Balochistan. According to H. A. Rose,[2] The Abras are an ancient tribe of Jats who are credited with the introduction of agriculture in Sindh and Saraikistan. As the following proverb shows: —
- Karn bakhshe kiror.
- Abra bakhshe hal di or.
- Meaning- 'Let Raja Karan give away crore of rupees, the Abra will give what he earns by the plough.'
The tribe is also said to be an offshoot of the Sammas and is numerous in Bahawalpur.
Notable people bearing the name Abro include:
- Allama Ali Khan Abro
- Jamal Abro (1924-2004), Pakistani writer
- Mazhar Abro
- Murad Abro
- Sohai Ali Abro
- Suhaee Abro
- Tariq Alam Abro, writer
- Mir Abdul Majid Abro, Politician
This page lists people with the surname Abro.
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