The Tombs of Burfat Tribe at Taung, Thana Bula Khan, Sindh (Pakistan)

Abstract

This paper deals with the tombs of the Burfats in small village Taung in Thana Bula Khan. There are four graveyards Rankan Waro or Mehmmod jo Qaburistan, Jam Lohar jo Muqam, Jam Aali jo Muqam and Boshen jo Muqam in and around Taung which are generally called Taung tombs. In this paper, the author has discussed about these four graveyards which are located south and north of Taung village respectively. The author has also discussed the role of the Burfats tribe in the socio-political history of Sindh. While discussing the role of tribe, particular attention has been given to illustrious dignitaries of the tribe.