Ghoriwala (, ; , ) also called Ghariwola (, ) is a town and union council in

Bannu District Bannu District (, ) is a district in the Bannu Division of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Its status as a district was formally recorded in 1861 during the British Raj. This district constitutes one of the 26 districts that coll ...

of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Its history and name is sometimes linked with the famous Muslim King Sultan Muhammad Ghori. The area is mostly inhabited by

Mughal Khel The Mughal Khel is a subgroup of Yousafzai The Yusufzai or Yousafzai (, ), also referred to as the Esapzai (, ), or Yusufzai Afghans historically, are one of the largest tribes of Pashtuns. They are natively based in the northern part of Khyb ...

branch of Yousafzai Pashtuns.

History

First settlement

Ghoriwala is known for its historical significance as it is believed to be the location where the

Ghurid The Ghurid dynasty (also spelled Ghorids; ; self-designation: , ''Šansabānī'') was a Persianate dynasty of eastern Iranian peoples, Iranian Tajik people, Tajik origin, which ruled from the 8th-century in the region of Ghor, and became an Emp ...

ruler Muhammad of Ghor set up camp during his invasions of

India India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by area, seventh-largest country by area; the List of countries by population (United Nations), most populous country since ...

. The town's name "Ghoriwala" means "place of Ghori". Local legend states that Sultan Ghori dug a well during his stay in the area, and that the Mangal and Hani tribes also accompanied him and settled in the vicinity. Although, many of the historical information and legends could be inaccurate and subject to verification, the Ghorid Empire did leave significant impact on the subcontinent.

Arrival of Mughal Khel

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The

of Ghoriwala is a tribe of

Yusufzai The Yusufzai or Yousafzai (, ), also referred to as the Esapzai (, ), or Yusufzai Afghans historically, are one of the largest tribes of Pashtuns. They are natively based in the northern part of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ( Malakand, Dir, Swat, Shangl ...

origin who settled in the area in 17th century during the decline of the

Mughal Empire The Mughal Empire was an Early modern period, early modern empire in South Asia. At its peak, the empire stretched from the outer fringes of the Indus River Basin in the west, northern Afghanistan in the northwest, and Kashmir in the north, to ...

. They were able to establish themselves in the area through their military prowess and strategic alliances with other groups. Despite the passage of time, the Mughal Khel have managed to preserve their identity, culture, and customs. They are a prime example of how different bands of adventurers were able to establish themselves in unoccupied lands during the disruption and decay of the Mughal Empire.

Geography

Climate

Ghoriwala falls under the

Köppen climate classification The Köppen climate classification divides Earth climates into five main climate groups, with each group being divided based on patterns of seasonal precipitation and temperature. The five main groups are ''A'' (tropical), ''B'' (arid), ''C'' (te ...

of hot desert climate (BWh). This type of climate is characterized by very hot temperatures throughout the year and low amounts of precipitation. There is little variation in temperature between seasons, and there may be occasional

dust storm A dust storm, also called a sandstorm, is a meteorological phenomenon common in arid and semi-arid regions. Dust storms arise when a gust front or other strong wind blows loose sand and dirt from a dry surface. Fine particles are transpo ...

s due to the dry conditions. In this region, temperatures can reach over 40 °C (104 °F) during the summer months, while precipitation is typically less than 100mm per year.

Bani Gul City

In a recent development, the provincial government of KP has approved plans to establish a new city in the Ghoriwala between

Bannu Bannu (, ), also called Bani Gul or Bani (, ) is a city located on the Kurram River in southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. It is the capital of Bannu Division. Bannu's residents are primarily members of the Banuchi tribe and speak Banuch ...

and

Lakki Marwat Lakki Marwat or Lakki (Urdu and ) is the headquarters of Lakki Marwat District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Lakki Marwat has become List of cities in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa by population, one of the fastest growing cities in Khyber P ...

districts. The project was approved in response to the growing residential and other problems faced by over 1.6 million residents of Bannu. The new city will be built on 10,000 kanals of land in Ghoriwala, near the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route and the approved Peshawar–Dera Ismail Khan motorway. The construction of Banni Gul City is expected to bring significant changes to the region of Ghoriwala. The project will provide new job opportunities and economic growth for the local population as it will require a workforce for the construction and maintenance of the city. The presence of a new city in the area is also expected to attract businesses and investments, leading to further economic development. The new city will also provide much-needed housing and other facilities such as healthcare, education, sports and recreation, and uninterrupted power and gas supply to the residents. It will improve the overall standard of living in the region and help to alleviate the housing and other problems faced by the residents of Bannu. In addition, the location of Banni Gul City, near the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) route and the motorway, makes it a strategic location for trade and transportation. This can open up new opportunities for trade and tourism in the region. Th
Urban Areas Development Authority
has been tasked with executing the project.

Neighborhoods

Following are the villages located within Ghoriwala: * Kot Mehtar * Kot Qalander * Kot Pasha * Amin Mughal Khel * Bhangi Khan Mughal Khel * Bharati Michen Khel * Taji Kula * Karak Painda Khel * Ghulam Mughal Khel * Shigi Michen Khel * Ibrahim Mughal Khel * Khanzad Mughal Khel * Nar Jaffar Khan * Abdullah Mughal Khel * Kotka Samand Khel * Jangi Mughal Khel * Shamshi Khel * Toro Balo Michen Khel * Hassan Khel Jaffar Khan * Kotka Arsala Khan * Momen Mughal Khel * Kotka Zarwali Khan

Major tribes

Following are the Major Tribes settled in Ghoriwala:

Notable people

* Syed Naseeb Ali Shah, Former Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan * Abdur Rashid, Former Field Hockey Player * Brig. Abdul Hamid, Former Field Hockey Player and Ex Secretary General Pakistan Hockey Federation
Jafar Khan Yousafzai
Former Tribal Elder and Raes of Ghoriwala, Nar Jaffar Khan, Ismail Khel and Hassan Khel Jafar Khan Tappa * Naseem Ali Shah, Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan

External links

Official page of Local Administration Ghoriwala

References

{{Bannu-Union-Councils Union councils of Bannu District Populated places in Bannu District