Kanju (tribe)

The Kanju are a Seraiki speaking Rajput clan, found in the Punjab province of Pakistan.

History & Origin

According to their traditions, the tribe claims descent from a Bhatti Rajput nobleman, a Rana Rajwadhan. The Rana lived in Ghazni, and then moved to Delhi in India. After sometime, he moved to Bhatner. In the 13th Century, the Rana moved to Chanb Kalyar, in what is now the Lodhran District, in Punjab, Pakistan. The ruler of the area was a Raja Bhutta. The Raja wanted to marry the daughter of Rajwadhan, who refused. As a result a battle took place, and the Raja was slain. The tract was then divided by Rajwadhan, and his five sons, Kalyar, Uttera, Kanju, Noon and Hattar.

Distribution

The Kanju are found mainly in Lodhran and Multan districts.

Famous Persons

• Mohammed Sidiq Kanju former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Pakistan

References

M. ARSHAD KANJU FROM BHAKKAR,DID BCOM.FROM PUNJAB UNIVERSITY.