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English: Flag of the Afghan Tribe - The DilAazak.

Made from historical Texts & references.

Main Circle/Islam Symbolism: White circle: Unified, unbroken & Islam 4 stars: 4 sons of Qis/Kesh/Qais Abdur Rashid Crown: Representation of Qis/Kesh/Qais Abdur Rashid & his Bani Israel lineage which is from the Ancient Royal House of Israel Lion with Flag: The Lion of Judah/The Bravery of the Afghans & the emblem of many Afghan Kingdoms Olive Tree: Descent from the House of Israel/Bani Israel Black Background: The world in troment, pain & ignorance, showing the messianic dedication of Afghans that spread Islam through kings and Sufis throughout India.

Tribal Symbolism on Coat of Arms: Lion Mascot: The Dilaazak were the first among the Afghans to descend upon what is now western Pakistan and conquer these areas from the various Hindu tribes. This lone campaign of bravery lasted for more than a century. Crossed Swords: History of the Dilaazak has been known for the wars they had to suffer and were inflicted upon for centuries. Hands Supporting: The Dilaazak supported many Afghan Tribes including the Yusufzai and the Khattak in their time of need. Lone Star: Even after being made to suffer countless times the Dilaazak persevered and continued to prosper.

Dark Yellow Background: The Traditional color of the Dilaazak.

Reference Material:

  • The Pathans 55O B.C.-A.D. 1957 By Sir Olaf Caroe
  • History of the Afghans by Bernhard Dorn
  • History of the Afghans Original by Neamet Ullah (active 1613-30) in the court of the Mughal emperor Jahangir (1569-1627)
  • Tareekh i Farishta
  • History of the Afghans edition X by Fut’h Khan in 1718
  • The Works of the Pashto Academy Peshawar University and The Pashto Dept. Islamia College Peshawar through countless publications, both online and offline, and may writers including Dr. Yusafzai, much of which you can find at Khyber.org
  • History of Kohat -Gazetteer of the Kohat District
  • History of Peshawar -Gazetteer of the Peshawar District
  • Afghan Poetry: Selections from the poems of Khush Hal Khan Khattak., Biddulph, C.D., Saeed Book Bank, Peshawar, 1983 (reprint of 1890 ed.)
  • A Grammer Of The Pukhto, Pushto: Or Language Of The Afghans, Raverty, H.G., London, 1860
  • Poems from the Diwan of Khushâl Khân Khattak, MacKenzie, D.N, London, Allen & Unwin, 1965
  • Notes on the Tarikh-e-Murassa, Plowden, Maj.
  • Settlement Report of Bannu, Thorburn
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