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They originally owned the land on which the [[Shalimar Gardens (Lahore)|Shalimar Gardens]] were built. The land was handed to the local [[ruler]], [[Shah Jahan]], and in return [[custodianship]] of the Gardens was granted to the family. The Mian family ceased to be custodians of the site in [[1962]], after opposing the imposition of martial on Pakistan by General [[Ayub Khan]]. |
They originally owned the land on which the [[Shalimar Gardens (Lahore)|Shalimar Gardens]] were built. The land was handed to the local [[ruler]], [[Shah Jahan]], and in return [[custodianship]] of the Gardens was granted to the family. The Mian family ceased to be custodians of the site in [[1962]], after opposing the imposition of martial on Pakistan by General [[Ayub Khan]]. |
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==Prominant People With this name== |
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Mian Ibrahim - Future Leader of the Arain tribe |
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Mian Samee - Leader of the Arains from 1945-2006 |
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Revision as of 21:22, 16 May 2007
This article is about Pakistan nobility. MIAN may also mean Steklov Institute of Mathematics
Mian (Urdu: میاں ) is a particular title of nobility used in Punjab, Pakistan. Mian are predominantly for the ruling members and leaders of Arain tribe.
It can be used to mean a variety of men in notable positions, including Sardar, or more informally for an owner, respectable and honorable man and husband. Mostly used by Arains, it is also used by some Chinioti Shaikhs and Kashmiris. Mian Nawaz Sharif, former Pakistani Prime Minister is a Kashmiri.
Arains from Lahore are famous Mian Arains of Mozang Chungi, Ichra, Sanda, Mughalpura, Baghbanpura, Singhpura, Dharampura, Qila Gujjar Singh at Lahore.
To have the last name Mian is a very good honour. Mian's are very succesful and are very noble. They are very knowledgable in the field of agriculture.
Mian Family
Mian family is a Pakistani noble family. It has enjoyed a prominent role in Punjabi and Pakistani politics since the days of the Mughal Empire. On record this family is the only one which officialy received Royal title of Mian from Mughal Emperor Sha Jahan for their prominent contributions in the region.
They originally owned the land on which the Shalimar Gardens were built. The land was handed to the local ruler, Shah Jahan, and in return custodianship of the Gardens was granted to the family. The Mian family ceased to be custodians of the site in 1962, after opposing the imposition of martial on Pakistan by General Ayub Khan.
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