Tumandar Explained

Tumandar (Urdu: {{Nastaliq|تُمن دار ) is a title given to the leader of Baloch and Pashtoon tribe in Pakistan.^[1]

As defined in the Gazette of Pakistan,^[2] a "Tumandar" or "Sardar" who is accepted as the leader of a tribe, under any custom or usage or otherwise could obtain free labour from other persons or compel them to work against their will.

Cases

• Nawab Akbar Shahbaz Khan Bugti (July 12, 1927–August 26, 2006) was the Tumandar (head) of the Bugti tribe.^[3]
• In Rajanpur, Sardar Balakh Sher Mazari is the Tumandar and the Paramount Sardar of the Mazari tribe.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Government of Punjab Department of Revenue: LAND ADMINISTRATION MANUAL — CHAPTER III ASSIGNMENTS OF LAND REVENUE. 16 October 2014.
2. Gazette of Pakistan, 1976-04-08, Extraordinary, Part I: System of Sardari (Abolition) Ordinance 1976 (No. 15).
3. Web site: elections.com.pk Candidate Details Akbar Khan Bugti. 16 October 2014.
4. Web site: A mishmash of 'adjustments' mark Rajanpur contests. 16 October 2014.