The Dai Chopan () is a
tribe
The term tribe is used in many different contexts to refer to a category of human social group. The predominant worldwide use of the term in English is in the discipline of anthropology. The definition is contested, in part due to conflict ...
of
Hazaras
The Hazaras (; ) are an ethnic group and a principal component of Afghanistan’s population. They are one of the largest ethnic groups in Afghanistan, primarily residing in the Hazaristan (Hazarajat) region in central Afghanistan. Hazaras al ...
in
Afghanistan
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.
the district with the same name
Dai Chopan in
Zabul province is derived from this tribe.
Origin
The Dai Chopan are the descendants of Amir Chopan, a Hazara chieftain and whose grave is at
Grishk,
Helmand Province
Helmand (Pashto language, Pashto/Dari language, Dari: ; ), also known as Hillmand, in ancient times, as Hermand and Hethumand, is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, in the south of the country. It is the largest province by area, covering ...
.
See also
*
List of Hazara tribes
References
{{Hazara tribes}
Hazara tribes