Sukhera
Introduction '''Sukhera''' people inhabit Southern Pakistani Punjab and in adjacent areas of India on the opposite side of border they are very brave people's. They are a caste, and people belonging to this caste are settled in Southern Punjab of Pakistan and in adjacent areas of India on opposite side of border. The Sukheras claim descent from '''Sukha''', son of Thirpal, a Tonwar Rajput. Sukheras are one of the main Rajput tribes of Punjab. Sukheras have close family linkages with Watto tribe. "They claim descent from the Tunwar  Rajputs  of  Bahuna. Thirpal,  a  Tomar  of  that place, married a Jatni, and was in consequencv outcasted. Thirpal  is  said  to  have  settled  in  Basti  Bhiman  near Fatehabad,  and  his  descendants  subsequently  spread into Sirsa  and  as  far  as  Abohar. They  were,  however,  driven backagain  and  settled  in  Begar;  it  and  Basi  Bhiman  was their chief  villages. They  take  their  name  from  Sukha,  the son of Thirpal. "Sukheras started living in Habur Tehsil, District Ferozpur of India where they were granted lands from Sikh Government of Punjab. Muslim Sukheras migrated to Pakistan in 1947 and established themselves in South Punjab as Landlords. Sukheras also have traces from Sanghar in Sindh. Sukheras have strong political background hailing from the time of pre partition of sub-continent which is still maintained today. Bagh Ali Sukhera was an elected MLA (Member Legislative Assembly) before the partition of India. Noor Muhammad Sukhera also remained MNA (Member National Assembly).Sukhera People's are living in Lahore, Okara, Sahiwal, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Arifwala, Haroonabad, Minchinabad, Dipalpur in large numbers. Although, many have now migrated to US, UK, UAE and Australia since the 1990s.Most notable mentions are Laaleen Sukhera, Sardar Ahmad Nawaz Sukhera, Asif Mumtaz Sukhera and Dr Javeed Sukhera. Their influences has been most prominent in politics, healthcare, engineering, real estate and public administration - becoming a recognisable name in every sector.Sukheras have also maintained a good name in the field of sports. Mushtaq Ahmed Sukhera (National Athlete, Record holder in Hammer throw) and Iqtidar Sukhera (Captain Punjab Baseball team 2009) have brought made good name in the field of sports. Sukheras have also renderd services in field of media. A magazine "Dhanak" was also launched by Sarwar Sukhera. Another Junaid Sukhera is an analyst in an American News channel. Sukhera Family - Migration From Abohar - Muhammad Ali Sukhera
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