Mian (tribe)


The Mian is a Pakistani Punjabi Arain clan who were the owner of Ishaqpura region, the territory where Mughal Empire wanted to build a Garden named as Shalimar in Lahore. The tribesmen were specifically ranked authorities by Mughals. The Mughal emperors were attribute them and gave them the title of 'Mian' from Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Finally Mian Muhammad Yousaf give his ancestral land to emperor in lieu of a garden. The project was finished and emperor Shah Jahan had granted the area back to same tribe's men as being the custodians of the site. Since that day to Ayub Khan's martial law the Shalimar Garden was under the care of same family. The tribe roots belong to Arains, who are associated with farming.

Origins

The Mian Arain family is residing in Baghbanpura Lahore since 10th century. They have contributions in today's Punjab region since 711 A.D. as they entered in subcontinent with Umayyad General Muhammad Bin Qasim. The origin of all Arains tribes including Arain Mian Family of Baghbanpura

British Raj period

As they belonged to Arains, the British favored them for their "hard work, frugality and sense of discipline". Subsequent development of towns and cities and increasing urbanisation resulted in the value of the land settled by Arain to rise significantly, and Arain families flourished. Many used law or some used journalism to enter politics.

Notable family members