Dhamyal (caste)

The Dhamyal (Also spelled Dhamial) is a tribe found in India and Pakistan and believed to derive its name from the Rajput Janjua^[1] king, Dhami Khan Rajput.

Dhamyal
دھمیال
Classification	Rajput
Languages	Potohari, Punjabi, Pashto, Urdu English
Country	Pakistan, India, United Kingdom, France, Italy
Ethnicity	Pakistani/Indian
Population	62,000 (2023 Estimate)
Family names	Dhamyal, Rajput
Feudal title	The Janjua Rajput King
Lineage	Janjua Rajputs
Color	Brown
Throne	Potohar Region
Victory weapon	Rajput Sword/Arabian Bow & Arrow
Notable members	Sultan Dhami Khan Rajput (Founder), Raja Ali Khan OBE, Raja Usman Latif Dhamyal, Ch Iqbal Dhamyal
Related groups	Rajputs, Janjua Rajputs
Kingdom (original)	Potohar Region

Origins

Over time, the descendants of Sultan Dhami Khan Rajput began using the name Dhamyal to identify themselves as a distinct caste. The surname Dhamyal became associated with their lineage and indicated their Rajput heritage.^[2]

The Dhamyal caste, like other Rajput lineages, maintains a strong sense of pride in their ancestry and Rajput roots.^[3]

References

Tribune India^[4]

Rare Book Society of India^[5]

Pakistan Defence Forum^[6]

Government of Punjab Pakistan^[7]

Research Gate^[1]