The Pashtun historian Bahadur Shah Zafar Kaka Khel, in his book Pukhtana da Tarikh pa Ranra key, is of the opinion that the Mullagori are a subgroup of the Mohmand tribe.
[14] Historically, Mullagori have remained in a very cordial relations with the other sections of Momands, and have supported each other's causes, in case of tribal wars with other tribes like Afridis etc.
He writes that Mullagoris have tradition that their ancestors founded a great kingdom, the capital of which was somewhere near Pesh Bolak in Ningarhar (which was formerly inhabited by Dilazaks).
[20] On the other hand, the Pahar Khel exert dominance in the internal affairs of the Mullagori tribe, including traditional practices such as jirga assemblies.
[21] The author of Hayat-i-Afghani writes: "The Mullagori clan, with its four sub-divisions of Pahar-Khel, Tar-Khel, Ahmad-Khel and Daulat-khel, is held by some not to be of Afghan stock at all.
Despite its size and perceived weakness, the Mullagori community emerged as a prominent force in confronting Taliban militants who had established a presence in their area.
This display of resolve and action by the Mullagori tribe illustrates their commitment to safeguarding their community and combating the threat of militancy in their region.
The Kalakhel tribal elders imposed strict penalties, including the demolition of houses and hefty fines, on those found sheltering militants.
[29] Inspired by the actions of the smaller and seemingly weaker Mullagori tribe, the larger Zakhakhel sub-tribe of the Afridis also pledged to raise its own lashkar following Eid-ul-Fitr.
During the Frontier uprising of 1897, amid the British occupation of the Khyber Rifles Fort, Subadar Mursil Khan assumed command in the absence of Captain Barton.
The garrison stationed at Landi Kotal comprised five native officers and 369 men, hailing from various clans including Shilmanis, Mohmands, Peshawaris, and the Kohat Pass Afridis.
The valiant defense led to the deaths of approximately one hundred attackers, primarily from the Afridi tribes, while ten Khyber Rifles men lost their lives and two native officers were wounded.
Often fastened with a chadar or waistband, it serves as a functional accessory, accommodating items such as knives, daggers, pistols, bandoliers filled with cartridges, and rifles carried over the shoulder.
[38] In the construction of hamlets, stone and mud are the primary materials used for building walls, while wood is reserved for doors, windows, and ceilings.
The fortress typically features a main gate for general entry, alongside a smaller side door intended for the use of women.
Upon entering through the main gate, visitors encounter a spacious courtyard with one or two rooms, varying based on the family's social standing, designated for guests and male household members.
[39] In every cluster of houses, a Hujra serves as a communal gathering space where male members convene daily to discuss local matters and socialize during leisure time.
Tribal hujras serve as vibrant hubs for traditional jirgas (council meetings) and lively music from instruments like the rabab and mungay (pitcher used as tabla).
A unique tradition involves firing rifles at a target, typically a white stone placed on a mountain, during joyous occasions such as marriages, Eid, or childbirth.
Additionally, males often engage in music sessions featuring instruments like the tabla, guitar, and rabab, accompanied by aerial firing, within the hujras.
Renowned for their bravery and resilience, their agile movements echo their rugged mountain origins, symbolizing their enduring connection to their ancestral lands.
These include Lora Miana, Paindi Lalma, Sher Braj, Murad Dand, Tahtara, and Nehar Ghara in Khyber District.
In addition, villages such as Shakoor and Ziam in Charsadda, Pir Sado in Mardan, and Munda in Mohmand District are inhabited by Mullagori families.