Katawar

Northern mountainous region of Kafirstan

Katawar or Katir is the name for the northern mountainous regions of Kafirstan in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Black-Robed (Siah-Posh) tribes living in these regions are also known as Katawars or Katirs.

Other names

Other names for the tribes are Kata, Kator and Katawer.

Origin

The Kafirs of Siah-Posh groups are descended from the ancient Kambojas.

See also

  • Katirs
  • Kamtoz
  • Kam
  • Kafirstan
  • Nurestan
  • Nuristani people
  • Nuristani languages
  • Katawar


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