Jadoon facts for kids
The Jadoon (sometimes called 'Gadun') are a Pashtun tribe. They live mostly in Pakistan. You can find many of them in the Swabi and Abbottabad areas. These places are in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Some Jadoon people also live in Afghanistan.
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Where Do the Jadoon Live?
The Jadoon tribe mainly lives in Pakistan. They are found in the Swabi and Abbottabad districts. These areas are part of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. A few members of the tribe also live across the border in Afghanistan. They reside in places like Nangarhar and Kunar.
What Languages Do They Speak?
The Jadoon people speak different languages. In Swabi, Pakistan, and in Afghanistan, they speak Pashto. This is a common language among Pashtun tribes. However, in Abbottabad and Haripur, they speak Hindko. This shows how different areas can have different languages.
The Jadoon Name
Sometimes, the name Jadoon is spelled a bit differently. You might see it as 'Gadun' or even 'Suddoon'. This is because some letters in the Pashto language can be swapped. For example, the 'J' sound can sometimes become a 'G' sound. This is similar to how 'Jillani' and 'Gillani' are the same name.
Who Are the Jadoon Descended From?
The Jadoon people are descended from a person named Ashraf. Ashraf was also known as Jadoon (or Gadoon). He belonged to the Panni clan. The Panni clan is part of the Ghurghusht Afghan group. Panni, Kakar, Naghar, and Dawi were four sons of Daney. Daney was the son of Ismail, also known as Ghurghusht.
A History of Bravery
The Jadoon people have a history of being brave. They were known as freedom fighters. They showed great courage against their rivals. This included fighting against the Sikhs and the British. They fought alongside other strong Pashtun tribes. These tribes included the Swati, Tareens, Khaji Khail, and Shilmani. A famous Jadoon leader was Sakhi Jan Jadoon. He was martyred, meaning he died, during the fight for freedom in the 1800s.
Jadoon Family Branches
The Jadoons living in Pakistan are divided into two main groups. These groups are called Mansoor and Saalars. The Mansoor group is further divided into three smaller branches. These branches are named DulatZai, MosaZai, and Sheikhs. They are named after Daulat Khan, Mosa Khan, and Hasan Khan. These three were the sons of Sheikh Mansoor. The DaulatZai branch lives in the Mangal and Mirpur areas. These areas are in the Abbottabad District of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region.
