Mohmand Agency facts for kids
The Mohmand Agency (which is called مہمند in Urdu) was a special area in Pakistan. Think of it like a district or a region with its own unique way of being governed. It was created in 1951. Before that, the Mohmand tribes, who lived there, were managed by an official called a Deputy Commissioner from a city named Peshawar.
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Where Was Mohmand Agency?
The Mohmand Agency was located in a part of Pakistan called Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. When it was first set up, its main office was in Peshawar. But later, in 1973, the main office moved closer to the agency itself, to a place called Ekkagund. Even later, the permanent main office was set up in Ghalanai, which is right in the heart of the Mohmand Agency.
Life in Mohmand Agency
The land in the Mohmand Agency didn't get much rain, and there wasn't a lot of land that could be watered for farming. Because of this, many people from the Mohmand tribes often moved to other areas. They would go to places like Charsadda and Mardan districts, which are to the east and have much more fertile land for growing crops. This movement helped them find better opportunities for farming and living.
How It Was Governed
The Mohmand Agency had a leader known as a "political agent." You can think of this person as a governor, someone in charge of the area. This agent helped manage the local affairs and connect the tribes with the government.
Areas Within Mohmand Agency
The Mohmand Agency was divided into several smaller areas, often called "Tehsils." These were like sub-districts, each with its own local administration. Some of these Tehsils included:
- Halimzai Tehsil
- Pindiali Tehsil
- Pringar Tehsil
- Safi Tehsil
- Upper Mohmand Tehsil
- Utman Khel (Ambar) Tehsil
- Yake Ghund Tehsil
