Kharal

The Kharals predominantly inhabit the western plains of Punjab that lie below the Salt Range and its surrounding areas.

[citation needed] Additionally, Kharals were designated as a Martial race being known for their bravery and fierceness.

[6][7] The Kharals are also famous in the Indian Subcontinent due to the one of the greatest and tragic Punjabi romances called Mirza Sahiban.

According to the story of Mirza Sahiban as narrated by the Punjabi writer Pilu, the story's protagonist is Mirza, son of the chief of the Kharal of Danabad, who falls in love with his cousin Sahiban, of the Sial tribe.

[11] The Kharals have numerous subdivisions more than 150 and clans some of which include Nuwenke, Rehman e (ky), Tule,Basheraky,Ablana, Mangera,Chimnay,Sheraky,Goggara,Lakhera, Upera, Lakhera, Peroka, Jalab ke, Begeke,[12] Randhaira, Lalhaira, Rubera, Sahi, Lodike[y], Dehar, Churiara, Khar, Bhandra, Daulke[y], Sherke[y] and Gogera; the Kharals use many titles including Rai, Chaudhry and Malik but Rai is mostly used.