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Mughal kassar tribe is turco mongol warrior tribe tribe founded by Sardar Kassar khan. They came from central asia with Babur, founder of mughal empire in India, during his invasion on India in early 1500s. This tribe was originally member of Barlas tribe, but latter came to known as separate tribe.
In early 1500s during invasion of India by Mughals, there tribal chief, Sardar Gharka Kassar khan settled with his tribesmen in Dhanni region of potohar in northern Punjab. Today this region is in Chakwal district. Sardar Gharka Kassar Khan was made Taluqdar in Dhanni region by Babar and was awarded title of Chaudry.
Sardar Gharka Kassar Khan had three sons Ghanni, Bhadar, and Bal. It was Bal's name with which Dhanni region came to known as Baluki Dhan as mentioned in Ain-e-Akbari. The other branch of the tribe were descendants of Bhol or Bhin, who were Bhin, Kaul Shinh, Lati and Jhajha. There might be some errors as these names. The first branch founded Bal kassar village and other branch of tribe founded Dhudial village. Later many other villages were founded.
This tribe got into farming and had many influential landlords. They were not just good farmers but, also active participents in politics of the region since Mughal era.
Tribe consists of clusters of villages in Chakwal District, Following are some names: Dullah, karsal, chawli, Haraj, Mehro, Balkassar, Bikhari, Mangwal, Dhudial, Minwal, Siral, Farid Kassar, Sarkal kassar and many others. Historically, Dullah was chief seat of the tribe as mentioned in 1884 Jhelum Gazetteers.