In the words of Major J. Abbott "His (Jehandad's) territory interposes between Hazara and the strongest and most troublesome of the independent tribes.

Jehandad Khan is naturally of a gentle and sincere temperament, and has fewer vicious propensities than most Asiatics.

"[3][citation needed] As far as Jehandad Khan's domain of Upper Tanawal is concerned, with its capital at Amb, the term jagir has never been applicable to it.

The Chief managed his own people in his own way, without regard to the laws, rules or systems of British India[citation needed].

"[5] [citation needed] However, for all his public bravado, the Khan recognised his limitations and in private protested his innocence to the British administrators, and was eventually cleared of the charges.