Phaphra Sheikh

Phaphra Sheikh is a clan which is basically from Pindi Bhattian and is a very small clan. They are now settled in Punjab in big cities like Faisalabad, Lahore and Gujranwala.

History

They said to be a descendants of Phaphra, which came here with the great Mughal emperor Babur. Early on, they settled near the Salt range, which laterally called Phaphra. They are called the owner of that state. Then in the eighteenth century they came to Pindi Bhattian, because of the British army [...] the Muslim Rulers. A large number of peoples which are living in the village of Phaphra near Pind Dadan Khan are called Mughal Phaphras due to their coming here with the Mughals or descendants of Mughals.

Traditions

Their traditions are very much similar to the Chinioty sheikhs because of their intermarrying with them and living together. That's why they are also known as chinioti sheikhs. They are also of the business man's class, but some them also serve the country with their remarkable services.