سميجا | |
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Regions with significant populations | |
Pakistan, India | |
Languages | |
Sindhi | |
Religion | |
Islam | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Sindhi people |
Sameja/Samejo also Samecha (Sindhi: سميجا) is a Sindhi Sammat clan found in Sindh, Pakistan[1][2][3][4][5] and in some parts of India.[6][7]
The Sameja are regarded as descendants of Sama, son of Jam Raidhan.[8][1] The most well-known branch of Sameja is Unar.[9]
They were one of the many tribes that revolted against the Arghun and the Mughal empire rule.[10][11] Sameja were considered a warrior clan by some.[12]
Aja, Burra, Bharma, Bhinera, Bajeer, Chhaja, Chhajan, Chhachhar, Dars, Datta, Essab, Gahoti, Gaheja, Gahecha, Gachar, Ganbhisar, Gharyani, Gopa, Goharr, Gahiya, Kabar, Kaloo, Kandar, Kāngri, Khenera, Mangalja, Mangash, Mango, Mangwana, Mahmood, Nanga, Natha, Nido, Otha, Patal, Pussia, Peesarj, Rahoo, Rata, Ratan, Samipota, Shihan, Seenhara, Sanera/Sunera, Sangar, Satal, Sahiya, Sheeha, Wikia, Wedha.[13]
Notable people bearing the surname who may or may not be associated with the tribe, include: