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Masho Khan [1] (Pashto: مشو خان)—also called Masho Sundhai, Mashu Sundhai, Masho Sundai, Mashu Sundai or Masho Khan Sherani—is a Pashtun independence warrior from Sherani tribe. He was an insurgent against the British army before the division of the British India. He raised his own army and made war against British rule. He pushed the British army from his area Bargha in Sherani District towards Zhob very successfully. His bravery was praised by British army officers.[2]
History[edit]
During the 19th century, the tribal group known as the Sherani was recorded as living on the northwest Punjab border in what became the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) of British India. After annexation by the British, their homeland became a part of the Sherani Agency. Masho Khan[3], A legendary figure; himself a man of martial wisdom, he had harnessed the Pashtunwali of his tribe by forming a semi-military organization. He was a fighter of note and is said to have led an attack on British Forces near "Silyazai" and he was killed in that attack. His death made him a folk hero, still remembered in many Pashto ballads. After the murder of Masho Khan, his many companions were arrested, including his confidant Adam Khan Harifal. He was from the Haizai sub-tribe of Sherani. He is survived by a renowned Kahol called Masho Khan Kahool. They are conscious and proud of the gallant feats of their great grandfather. Masho Khan was the refractive leader of the Sherani warriors.