Ludin Explained

Lodin (Pushto; Pashto: لودین) are progenited by jamal khan (Mashwani) from his grandson jaankha jamal khan.^{[1] [2] [3]} and settled among the area of Ghurghasht tribe of Pashtuns. They are scattered all over Afghanistan and can be found in most of the major cities.

Demographics

Ludins are primarily found in Kandahar, Zabul, Nangarhar, Kunduz, Akora khattak, Balkh, Logar, Kabul and Herat provinces. Ludins in Balkh Province are mainly located in Dawlatabad District and Mazari Sharif. In Logar Province they live in Mohammad Agha and Pul-i-Alam districts.

Notable Ludins

• Atiqullah Ludin - former general and current governor of Logar Province
• Azizullah Lodin - head of Afghanistan's Independent Electoral Commission (IEC)
• Drake Ludin - prominent member of the Jesus Club ^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: حضرت مولانا شاه غوث محمد رحمة الله علیه - شجرة و سلسلة. فاروقی. سید دل آغا. tolyshareef.blogfa.com. 2017-01-30.
2. Book: شاہ, سید یوسف. حالات مشوانی. محمدی پریس. 1930. Lahore, Punjab.
3. Book: Khan, Sher Muhammad. تواریخ خورشید جھاں. Islamia Publications. 1894. Lahore, Punjab. 311.
4. Web site: Read the Bible online. A free Bible on your phone, tablet, or computer. | The Bible App | Bible.com. YouVersion | The Bible App | Bible.com. 3 February 2024.