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Tando Allahyar ( Sindhi : ٽنڊوالهيار , Urdu : ٹنڈو الہ یار ) is a city and capital of Tando Allahyar District of Hyderabad Division located in Sindh , Pakistan. As of 2023 Pakistani census , Tando Allahyar Taluka had a population of 421,923.

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47-456: Tando Allahyar was founded during the rule of Talpur, of the Mir clan. When Bachal Yousfani was mayor, inns and guest houses were built as well as colonies for residents and jobs were created. The shrine of the sindhi oracle and that man was presented thinks his own wisdom Sufi poet Watayo Faqir lies at Kuba Shareef near Rashidabad . Tando Allahyar was founded in 1709 when Talpur constructed

94-693: A (rumal) handkerchief, and for the protection from the heat of sun, while during winters locally wool made shawls of different styles like Loi, Katho, Khes etc are used for warming. Sindhi women of Sindh wear Salwar/Suthan which is almost similar those worn by men, but back in time some women of lower Sindh used to wear a very baggy Salwars called "Chareno" but these are not normally worn anymore. Many Sindhi women also wore churidar pajamo (Sohri Suthan). Traditional Sindhi women Suthan and Pajamo are made of bright colours and rich fabrics like soosi , silk , satin , velvets and brocades which are heavily embroidered at ankles (Pācha). The Salwars are worn with

141-399: A dress; there are a variety of styles. Modern kameez styles are more likely to have European-inspired set-in sleeves. If the tailor's taste or skill is displayed, this will be seen in the shape of the neckline and the decoration of the kameez. The kameez may be cut with a deep neckline, sewn in diaphanous fabrics, or styled in cap-sleeve or sleeveless designs. There are many styles of shalwar:

188-471: A mud and clay fort about 3 kilometres (1.9 miles) from the present day Tando Allahyar town center. The fort was built to provide security for the Mir and the people of the area. It also functioned as a trading post . As the township developed around the fort, it was known as "Allahyar Jo Tando" (Allahyar's Town). The fort is now called "Kacho Qilo". Some walls decorated at the time of the Mir remain. In 1906, during

235-479: A population 421,923 consists of males 213,985 and females 207,921. whereas 226,554 people living in urban areas while 195,369 living in rural areas. Languages of Tando Allahyar Taluka (2023) At the time of the 2023 census, 312,541 of the population spoke Sindhi , 62,129 Urdu , 18,299 Punjabi , 5,337 Balochi, 5,765 Hindko 3,541 Saraiki, 5,044 Pashto, 3,038 Mewati, 883 Brahui, 177 Kashmiri, 1 Kohistani, 5,195 others as their first language. The Rama Pir Mandir

282-525: Is a marginalised, lower-income area, with state involvement limited to constructing school buildings and providing teachers. Teachers receive little training and have tended to follow an old-fashioned, authoritarian model of teaching; Zahid Shahab Ahmed noted in 2017 that some teachers had expressed unfamiliarity with the concept of participatory classes where students were encouraged to develop independent critical-thinking ability. Education in Tando Allahyar

329-609: Is a temple of Ramdev Pir in Tando Allahyar. It is the second largest pilgrimage site for the Hindus in Pakistan. Every year in Bhadrapada month of Hindu calendar , here the three days Mela arranged by Ramapir Seva Mandali. Tando Allahyar lies 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Hyderabad , on the road between Hyderabad and Mirpurkhas . Tando Allahyar is a railway hub for the Sindh region. Early in

376-477: Is a very old madrasa in the city with the name of Darul Uloom once called "Saniye Darul Uloom". Tando Allahyar has a rich traditional Sindhi culture. Women may wear a Shalwar Kameez but often wear the traditional dress, the gharara or "parro". Traditionally, many bangles are worn on the arms. Men wear a Shalwar Kameez distinguished by broader bottoms and a traditional Sindhi-style cap. The youth may appear in western styles. Sindhi , Siraiki and Urdu , are

423-665: Is also popular in Afghanistan, where it is called the Punjabi. Another common type of Punjabi shalwar kameez is the Patiala salwar which has many folds and originates in the city of Patiala . Another style of the Punjabi suit is the use of the shalwar which hails from the Pothohar region of Punjab, Pakistan and is known as the Pothohari shalwar. The Pothohari shalwar retains the wideness of

470-430: Is arranged in plaits and uses large amounts of material (traditionally coloured cotton with vertical silk lines, called sussi) of up to 20 yards hanging in many folds. The suthan ends at the ankles with a tight band which distinguishes the suthan from a shalwar. The modern equivalent of the loose Punjabi suthan are the cowl pants and dhoti shalwars which have many folds. Some versions of the Punjabi suthan tighten from

517-514: Is different from Wikidata Use dmy dates from July 2019 Shalwar Kameez Shalwar kameez (also salwar kameez and less commonly shalwar qameez ) is a traditional combination dress worn by men and women in South Asia , and Central Asia . Shalwars are trousers which are atypically wide at the waist and narrow to a cuffed bottom. They are held up by a drawstring or elastic belt, which causes them to become pleated around

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564-994: Is generally in Urdu due to its widespread familiarity among students. Mir (tribe) (Redirected from Mir (tribe) ) Kashmiri tribe of Persian origin Not to be confused with Mir (title) or Mir (clan) . Mir is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Aasmah Mir , Scottish-Pakistani journalist Asif Raza Mir , actor and producer Ahad Raza Mir , actor and musician Frank Mir , American mixed martial artist, former UFC heavyweight champion Hamid Mir , Pakistani journalist, columnist and author Joan Mir , Spanish Grand Prix motorcycle rider, 2020 MotoGP world champion Joaquin Mir Trinxet , modernist Spanish painter Magín Mir , Spanish footballer Mushaf Ali Mir , Pakistani Air Chief Marshal Pedro Mir (1913–2000), poet, laureate of

611-406: Is modern Sindhi suthan/salwar which do not have any pleats but is loose like pyjamas , while some men wear Gairwari Salwar, which has many pleats and is voluminous. All the shalwars are tied at waist by Agath ( drawstring ) which is made of different bright colours heavily ornated and embellished with shiny metallic threads , beads, mirrors etc. The Salwar and Kancha's pleats are created by bringing

658-621: Is referred to as Dogri pants or suthan, in Jammu, and churidar suthan in the Punjab region and some parts of Himachal Pradesh . The traditional Sindhi Shalwar Kameez or (Suthan ain Khamis) in Sindhi are of different styles, The Sindhi Shalwar worn by men are of three types, one is called Suthan/Salwar which is wide at waist and gets narrow below the knees till ankles where there are loosely fitted (Pācha) cuffs, it

705-467: Is usually cut straight and flat; older kameez use traditional cuts; modern kameez are more likely to have European-inspired set-in sleeves . The kameez may have a European-style collar, a Mandarin collar, or it may be collarless; in the latter case, its design as a women's garment is similar to a kurta . The combination garment is sometimes called salwar kurta , salwar suit . The shalwar and kameez were introduced into South Asia by arriving Muslims in

752-542: Is very wide and baggy with many voluminous folds. The material traditionally used for the Bahawalpuri shalwar and suthan is known as Sufi which is a mixture of cotton warp mixed with silk weft and gold threads running down the material. The other name for these types of mixed cloth is shuja khani. The Bahawalpuri shalwar is worn with the Bahawalpur style kameez, the Punjabi kurta or chola. The Multani shalwar, also known as

799-443: Is wide at the top but fits closely to the legs and is gathered at the ankles. The Punjabi shalwar is also cut straight and gathered at the ankles with a loose band reinforced with coarse material. In rural Punjab , the shalwar is still called the suthan, which is a different garment that was popular in previous centuries, alongside the churidar and kameez combination (which is still popular). In Britain , British Asian women from

846-411: Is worn mostly in upper/north of Sindh. The second type of Shalwar is (Kancha) which used to be worn usually in lower/south of Sindh and was wide down the knees till ankles where there are wider ankles (Pācha), Kancha is mostly not worn anymore or if ever worn then it does not have the that much wide ankles as the original one. The Sindhi Suthan and Kancha usually have less pleats, The third style of Shalwar

893-460: The British Raj , a railway station was established. It reflected the town's growing importance as a centre of agriculture and trade. The name of the town changed from "Allahyar Jo Tando" to "Tando Allahyar". The British Raj took the fort for its official use. Tando Allahyar is well known for agriculture and there are many famous sindhi tribes and clans know for owning thousands of acres of lands like

940-582: The 'ghaire wali' or 'Saraiki ghaire wali' shalwar as it is very wide around the waist, originates from the Multan area of the Punjab region. The style is similar to the Sindhi kancha shalwar as both are derivatives of the pantaloon shalwar worn in Iraq and adopted in these locations during the 7th century A.D. The Multani shalwar is very wide, baggy, and full, and has folds like the Punjabi suthan. The upper garments include

987-527: The Angelo, Pehran and Khamis men wear Ganji (vest) which is also heavily embroidered with Sindhi stitches and mirrors. During British Raj , the colllars were introduced in Sindh, the Sindhi men started wearing Pehran with collars and buttons, also during that time the english long coats and jackets were introduced which were worn over local clothing. The upper garment of Sindhi men was mostly short either till hips or till midway to thighs, except for some rich men, but

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1034-1364: The Dominican Republic Rafa Mir , Spanish footballer Rasul Mir , poet of Kashmir Sajid Mir , Member, Senate of Pakistan (2015 - 2021) Samad Mir , sufi poet Sana Mir , Pakistani cricketer See also [ edit ] Mir Taqi Mir (1722–1810), Urdu poet Mir Muhammad Taqi, pen name Mir Meer (disambiguation) References [ edit ] v t e Kashmiri Tribes Bazaz Bhan Bhat Chakbast Dhar Drabu Ganjoo Gurtu Fotedar Haksar Handoo Jalali Kachru Kak Kaw Koul Khar Kichlu Lone Madan Malik Mattoo Mir Munshi Pandit Parimoo Qazi Raina Razdan Sapru Saraf Thussu Tikoo Sheikh Wali Wanchoo Wani Zutshi Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mir_(surname)&oldid=1225480215 " Categories : Kashmiri-language surnames Kashmiri tribes Surnames of Indian origin Surnames of Pakistani origin Hidden categories: Articles with short description Short description

1081-517: The Indian Cavalry during the 19th and early 20th centurie; they were dyed in Multani mutti or mitti (clay/ fuller's earth ), which gave the garments a yellow colour. The kurta is a remnant of the 11th-century female kurtaka which was a shirt extending to the middle of the body with side slits worn in parts of north India which has remained a traditional garment for women in Punjab, albeit longer than

1128-724: The Indian subcontinent with the women's firaq partug (frock and shalwar) of northwestern Pakistan and Afghanistan and to the traditional women's clothing of parts of Central Asia . It also links to the Punjab region, where the Anarkali suit is similar to the anga and the Peshwaz worn in Jammu . The styles of shalwar kameez worn in Afghanistan include various styles of khet partug , perahan tunban and Firaq partug worn by Pashtuns , Tajiks , and Hazaras . The shalwar tends to be loose and rests above

1175-570: The Peshawari shalwar, Balochi shalwar, Sindhi Chareno, Sindhi Kancha, Sindhi Suthan/Salwar, Sindhi Pajamo/Sorhi Suthan and Punjabi shalwar. Although various regions of the Indian subcontinent now wear the outfit in its various forms, the outfit was originally only popular on a wide scale in Afghanistan , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Sindh , Balochistan and the Punjab region of Indian subcontinent. However,

1222-559: The Punjab region of the Indian subcontinent have brought the dress to the mainstream, and even high-fashion, appeal. The Punjabi suit is popular in other regions of the Indian subcontinent, such as Mumbai and Sindh . The popularity of Punjabi suits in India was extentuated during the 1960s through Hindi cinema. Punjabi suits are also popular among young women in Bangladesh and are especially popular amongst school girls in India. The outfit

1269-400: The Punjabi kameez and the chola of the Punjab region. An older variety of shalwar kameez of the Punjab region is the Punjabi suthan and kurta suit. The Punjabi suthan is a local variation of the ancient svasthana tight fitting trousers which have been used in the Punjab region since the ancient period and were worn with the tunic called varbana which was tight fitting. The Punjabi suthan

1316-430: The ankles. The traditional dress of Peshawar and other parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Pakistan, is the khalqa (gown) which opens at the front, or shirt which does not open at the front, and the Peshawari shalwar which is very loose down to the ankles. The Peshawari shalwar can be used with a number of upper garments and is part of the clothing of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa . The clothing of Balochistan, Pakistan includes

1363-448: The bozdar clan, yousfanis, bachanis, talpurs, jatois, jokhios and many others In 1933, a canal was constructed. It further increased Tando Allahyar's importance in agriculture and trade. Prior to 1947, the majority of inhabitants of Tando Allahyar were Hindu . The temple of Baba Ramdevji Rama-Pir was a symbol of Hindu– Muslim unity and peaceful co-existence. After independence of Pakistan , many Hindu followers left. Nevertheless,

1410-420: The city centre is a major mango farm. It has Sindhri, dashari, langra, Anwer Ratol, Siroli and Patasha variety. Tando Allahyar's population is predominantly Shia and Sunni Islam. There is also a small Hindu community that exists in the city that mainly engages in business and in rural areas Hindu communities engage in agriculture. There are a few shrines in the city in different areas like Bukera Sharif also there

1457-463: The dupatta is useful when the head must be covered, as in a temple or the presence of elders. Everywhere in South Asia, modern versions of the attire have evolved; the shalwars are worn lower down on the waist, the kameez have shorter lengths, higher splits, lower necklines and backlines, and with cropped sleeves or without sleeves. The shalwar are loose pyjama -like trousers . The legs are wide at

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1504-496: The folds together on opposite sides. The Khamis is also made of different styles, originally Sindhi men used to wear either short or long Angrakho which was tied at either side or in middle, the shorter one was called Angelo, and was worn by common people, the longer ones were worn by Soldiers, government officials and noblemen, other style was called Kiriyo/Puthiyo, then the short Kurtas (tunics) called (Pehrān/Pehriyān) were commonly worn, which used to be collarless like Angrakho and

1551-490: The head scarf, long dress and a shalwar. In Kashmir , the outfit consists of the phiran, poots and shalwar . The traditional shalwar kameez worn in the Punjab region is cut differently to the styles worn in Balochistan and Afghanistan and is known as a "Punjabi suit" with the kameez being cut straight and flat with side slits (which is a local development as earlier forms of kameez did not have side slits). The shalwar

1598-404: The knees down to the ankles (a remnant of the svasthana). If a tight band is not used, the ends of the suthan fit closely around the ankles. The Jodhpuri breeches devised during the 1870s by Sir Pratap Singh of Jodhpur offer a striking slim line resemblance to the centuries-old tight Punjabi suthan, although the churidar is cited as its source. The tight pantaloon style suthan was popular with

1645-448: The kurtaka. The suthan was traditionally worn with a long kurta but can also be worn with a short kurti or frocks. Modern versions of the kurta can be knee length. The head scarf is also traditionally long but again, modern versions are shorter. The outfit in Jammu is the Dogri kurta and suthan . When the tight part of the suthan, up to the knees, has multiple close fitting folds, the suthan

1692-422: The main languages spoken. Other languages including Rajisthani Qaimkhani Khanzada , dhatki, Marwari, Balochi Punjabi and Brahui as well some Dravidian languages . Tando Allahyar is a bustling town with mango tree lined streets. Old buildings are topped by chimney-like air cooling devices that catch the breeze. Rates of literacy are greater in the urban than the rural areas of Tando Allahyar. Tando Allahyar

1739-437: The modern Khamis reaches at least till knees, the modern Khamis can have (Gol daman) round cut at end corners or (Chokor Daman) square cut, this is now a everydays clothing of Sindhi men. The clothes are adorned with Ajrak and topi or Patko (Turbans), but usually on everyday life, a various coloured floral, checkered or plain piece of cloth with Sindhi embroideries and mirrors is carried over shoulders or as turban, also used as

1786-784: The nineteenth century, members of the Bozdar family, a community from the Suleiman Mountains , founded the settlements of Khan Muhammad Bozdar (a nearby village of 52 houses), Massu Bozdar, and Dhangano Bozdar. Tando Allahyar is hot throughout the year. Nights often have cool breezes throughout the year. Tando Allahyar is one of Pakistan's richest agricultural regions. Cash crops like sugarcane , wheat , onion and cotton are cultivated. Mangoes and bananas are also grown. There are sugar mills and some cotton ginning factories. Mohsin Rasheed Memon Mango Farm on Mir Wah road 3 km from

1833-492: The north in the 13th century: at first worn by Muslim women, their use gradually spread, making them a regional style, especially in the historical Punjab region. The shalwar-kameez is widely-worn by men and women in Pakistan, and is the country's national dress . It is also widely worn by men and women in Afghanistan, and some men in the Punjab region of India, from which it has been adopted by women throughout India, and more generally in South Asia . When women wear

1880-496: The older Punjabi suthan and also has some folds. The kameez is also wide. The head scarf is traditionally large, similar to the chador or phulkari that was used throughout the plains of the Punjab region. Saraiki shalwar suits are Punjabi outfits which include the Bahawalpuri shalwar suit and the Multani shalwar suit. The Bahawalpuri shalwar originates from the Bahawalpur region of Punjab, Pakistan . The Bahawalpuri shalwar

1927-453: The shalwar kameez has now become popular across the Indian subcontinent. The following are some of the styles of shalwar kameez. The shalwar kameez known as the Anarkali suit is named after the court dancer from Lahore , Pakistan. This suit has a timeless style which has become very popular. It is made up of a long, frock-style top and features a slim fitted bottom. This style of suit links

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1974-467: The shalwar kameez which when worn by males consists of a very baggy shalwar using large lengths of cloth. The kameez is also loose, and traditionally is long, with long sleeves. The present Balochi shalwar kameez replaced the earlier version which consisted of a robe to the ankles and a shalwar using cloth of up to 40 yards. The Pashtuns in northern Balochistan wear clothes similar to the styles worn in Afghanistan. The female Balochi suit consists of

2021-440: The shalwar-kameez in some regions, they usually wear a long scarf or shawl called a dupatta around the head or neck. In South Asia, the dupatta is also employed as a form of modesty—although it is made of delicate material, it obscures the upper body's contours by passing over the shoulders. For Muslim women, the dupatta is a less stringent alternative to the chador or burqa (see hijab and purdah ); for Sikh and Hindu women,

2068-558: The temple, located in the town centre, remains a popular destination for Hindu pilgrims . The predominantly Muslim population supported Muslim League and Pakistan Movement . After the independence of Pakistan in 1947, the minority Hindus and Sikhs migrated to India while the Muslim refugees from India settled in the Tando Allahyar District . Languages According to 2023 Pakistani census Tando Allahyar Taluka had

2115-522: The top, and narrow at the ankle. The kameez is a long shirt or tunic, often seen with a Western-style collar; however, for female apparel, the term is now loosely applied to collarless or mandarin-collared kurtas . The kameez might be worn with pyjamas as well, either for fashion or comfort. Some kameez styles have side seams (known as the chaak ), left open below the waist-line, giving the wearer greater freedom of movement. The kameez can be sewn straight and flat, in an "A" shape design or flowing like

2162-417: The waist. The trousers can be wide and baggy, or they can be cut quite narrow, on the bias . Shalwars have been traditionally worn in a wide region which includes Eastern Europe, West Asia, Central Asia, and South Asia. The kameez is a long shirt or tunic. The side seams are left open below the waist-line (the opening known as the chaak ), which gives the wearer greater freedom of movement. The kameez

2209-483: Was tied at either side or in middle, and had half way slit opening in front unlike angrakhas which used to be completely slitted in front. The Angrakho and Pehrān/Pehriyān were also used to be embroidered with Sindhi bhart and mirrorwork . Above Angelo and Pehrān some men also wore (Koti, Sadri , Gidi, Kaba) which can also be sometimes embroidered with mirrors usually borders and a heart shape design on back having initials of first and last name of wearer. while underneath

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