Beka, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Beka | |
|---|---|
town and Union Council | |
  Beka | |
| Coordinates: 33°59′37″N 72°20′51″E / 33.99361°N 72.34750°E[1] | |
| Country | Pakistan |
| Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
| District | Swabi District |
| Tehsil | Lahor Tehsil |
| Beka Sharif | 1758 |
| Founded by | Nawab Nehmat khan Yusufzai |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) |
| 35000 | |
Beka is a town and Union Council of Swabi District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. [1] It is part of Lahor Tehsil.
Present-day Beka was founded approximately 300 years ago as a result of the diversion of the Indus, which flows through the town. [citation needed].
Education[edit]
Government[edit]
- Government Higher Secondary
- School for Boys.
- Government Girls High School
- Government Middle School Beka
- Government Primary Schools
- The Muslim model school Beka
Legacy of Nawab Nehmat Khan[edit]
- Founding of Beka:
Nawab Nehmat Khan is best known for founding the town of Beka in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Approximately 300 years ago, he established Beka, significantly shaping the region's history and development.
- Leadership in the Yousafzai Tribe:
Nawab Nehmat Khan belonged to the Taju Khel sub-tribe of the Yousafzai, a prominent Pashtun tribe known for their martial prowess and influential role in the region. As a leader, he played a crucial role in managing tribal affairs and maintaining the unity and strength of the Taju Khel sub-tribe.
- Landownership and Economic Impact:
Under Nawab Nehmat Khan's leadership, the Taju Khel tribe acquired substantial land in the Swabi District. This landownership contributed to the tribe's economic stability and development. The agricultural activities on these lands became a cornerstone of the local economy, supporting the livelihoods of many in the region.
- Social Contributions:
Nawab Nehmat Khan devoted a significant portion of his land to social activities that benefited the community. His contributions include:
- Education*: Land for girls' primary and high schools, as well as for public and private schools, promoting education in the region.
- Healthcare*: Land for a hospital, facilitating healthcare services for the local population.
- Religious Infrastructure*: Land for the first mosque in the village, supporting religious practices.
- Community Facilities*: Access roads to the Janazga (burial site) and land for graveyards, ensuring respectful burials.
Continuing the Legacy[edit]
The current generation of Nawab Nehmat Khan's descendants continues to uphold his mission of social welfare and community support. They actively contribute to:
- Local Madrasas*: Supporting religious education.
- Orphans and Widows*: Providing aid and support to vulnerable members of the community.
The **Nawab Welfare Organization** plays a pivotal role in carrying forward the mission of Nawab Nehmat Khan. This organization works diligently to improve the lives of the local population through various social welfare programs, ensuring that the values and legacy of Nawab Nehmat Khan continue to thrive.
Family Tree of Nawab Ali Tariq (Khan) of Beka, KPK[edit]
- Lineage:
1. *Nawab Nehmat Khan
- Founder of Beka, prominent figure of the Yousafzai tribe (Taju Khel sub-tribe).
2. *Nawab Abdur Rehim Khan
- Son of Nawab Nehmat Khan.
3. *Nawab Majeed Khan
- Son of Nawab Abdur Rehim Khan.
4. *Jamdad Khan
- Son of Nawab Majeed Khan.
5. *Haji Mohabat Khan
- Son of Jamdad Khan.
6. *Nawab Ali Khan
- Son of Haji Mohabat Khan.
- Current representative of the lineage.
Descendants of Nawab Ali Khan:[edit]
- Bilal Khan
- Umar Farooq Khan
- Haroon Khan
- Zohaib Ali Khan
- Ahmad Ali Khan
Notable Family Members[edit]
Nawab Nehmat Khan's grandchildren reside in Beka and Beka Dheri. Some of the notable family members include:
- Shukat Khan
- Zafar Khan
- Imtiyaz Khan
- Sabz Ali Khan
- Amjad Ali Khan
- Bohar Ali Khan
- Adv. Sallem Bahadar Khan
This family tree represents the direct lineage from Nawab Nehmat Khan to Nawab Ali Khan and his children. The family has a significant historical presence in the region of Beka, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The Yousafzai tribe, particularly the Taju Khel sub-tribe, has played an influential role in the socio-political and economic development of the Swabi District.
Nawab Production[edit]
The owner of YouTube entertainment channel Nawab Production lives in Beka. Nawab Production aims to educate people through media and improve Pashto culture according to the new age. Bilal Khan, Umar Farooq, Wisal Khan and Ihsan Khan are the directors.
Lineages[edit]
Taju Khel[edit]
Taju Khel or Tajo Khel are the sub tribe of Yousafzai. They live in many parts of Pakistan and India including Kaddi, Zaida, Marghuz, Lahor, Beka, Sala, Haryan in Pakistan and Bhopal, Delhi, Agraa and Pathan Kot in India. Some Taju Khel in Swabi maintain family ties with their relatives in India. They are the descendants of Doran Khan. Furthurmore, Taju Khel along with four other brothers came to current swabi roughly around 16th century from Afghan province Kundooz.[2] The estimated population of Taju Khel globally are estimate at 100,000 to 170,000.[3]
According to a renowned elder and historian of Yaqubi village Taju Khel, Zakarya Khel, Panj Pao and Balar Khel were all brothers along with Taus Khani, Bazid Khel and Ayub Khel. He further claimed that these brother along with their ancestors formed Aba Khel, but this is disputed.
Beka, Tajukhel Tribe ancestor is Malak Mehmood Khan after that Malak Nooroze, Malak Abdul Ghani, Malak Rizwan, then after that Malak Jahanzaib, Malak Amraiz, Malak Jawed, and Malak Mairaj.
Organizations[edit]
- Islamic Center for Women
- Dar Ul Ollum (Islamic Recitation Institute)
- Salman Tuition Accadmey
- Helping Handz
- Nawab Welfare organization
- Rubi Gul Welfare Organization ( orphanage)
- Beka Welfare Trust
- Bedaar zalmi committee.
References[edit]
- ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Swabi - Government of Pakistan Archived February 9, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Khan, Roshan The History of Yousafzai
- ^ Britannica Encyclopaedia's 11th Edition