Javanshir Qizilbash Explained

Jawanshir Qizilbash (Azerbaijani: Cavanşir-Qızılbaş tayfası) is an Azerbaijani tribe and a part of the Afshar, adherents of Twelver Shi'ism. They belong to Afghan Qizilbash people. This tribe is living in Kabul city especially in Chindawol, Moradkhani, and Wazirabad.

Origin

In Afghanistan, the clan is known to have originally migrated into the country during the reign of Nader Shah (r. 1736–1747).

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