Khagga

The Khagga (کھگہ) is a Jatt tribe who claim a Quresh origin, just like Ranjha clan. They are mostly found in south-west Punjab, Pakistan.They mainly speak Punjabi.

Khagga's claim to be Qureshi, and are descended from Jalal ud Din, a disciple of the famous Sufi, Mohammed Iraq. Khagga is said to mean a particular kind of fish; and the name was given to Jalal ud Din by his spiritual teacher on the occasion of his rescuing a boat overtaken by a storm. According to traditions, during the period of Sikh rule, (late 18th and early 19th Century), if anyone was distressed they could take refuge in the home of any Khagga. Mr. Purser thus described them: "The Khaggas came to the Montgomery district ( Now Sahiwal ) after the conquest of Multan by Ranjit Singh.One has to understand that this was a time of great number of tribal feuds, and it was almost necessary to have someone who could be brought in as an arbitrator.

Early History:

Khagga's having Hashmi Qureshi background. According to their traditions, they are descended from Khawaja Shah Jalal Din Muhammad Awais Hashmi Quraishi Khagga also known as Khawaja Awais Khagga. He is a direct descendant of Hazrat Jaffar Bin Abu Talib(R.A). He was a disciple of Shaikh Muhammad Iraqi, a saint of Awaisi chain of Sufis. He is believed to have arrived in Multan during the times of Sadruddin (son of famous SufiBaha-ud-Din Zakariya) from Arabia and died in the year 700AH/1300AD. Shah Rukne Alam is said to have led his funeral prayers. He was buried in the graveyard of Basti Daira which was then known as Basti Shah Jalal. It has also been reported (Gilani, Aulia-i-Multan, 237) that the foundation stone of this tomb was laid by Shah Rukne Alam. He was buried in the mausoleum of his grandfather Bahauddin Zakriya Multani,

according to his own will, after sometime, however, his coffin was transferred to the present mausoleum.

20 & 21 Century:

Khagga's Entered Politics in 20 century, Pir Mian Budhan Shah Khagga Was First MLA From Khanewal in 1946 He was very close to the Quaid E Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah & Was Very Active Worker Of Pakistan Muslim League (PML) which lead to making of Pakistan. He Is Included In Notable Families in Biographical Encyclopidia of Pakistan. His Son Pir Mian Qamar Zaman Shah Khagga, studied from University Of Florida, Was Thrice Elected MNA, Twice Mpa, From Khanewal, He Was Also become Federal Minister In Ayub Khan's Era, And Provincial Minister In Zia Ul Haq Era. Ayub Khan Also visited Their Home In 60's. It is said that after execution of Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto, Benazir Bhutto resided in his home while afraid of Arrest. His Nephew Mian Masab Haider Shah Khagga was Also Elected Once MNA And Once MPA From Khanewal. His Son Pir Mian Muhammad Hayat Shah Khagga is Also Very Active In Politics and Well Known Among His People.

Col(Retd) Abid Mehmood Shah Khagga is Also Very Active on National Level Politics and Is Very Close to the

Prime Minister Imran Khan. He Is Founding Member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf(PTI) In The South Punjab. He Also fought MNA in 2013.

Sahiwal:

Pir Ahmad Shah Khagga was first who become MPA from pp196 thrice  and then Pir Wallayat Shah Khagga fought election in his competition and win and elected as MPA Thrice From Sahiwal. His Son Pir Khizar Hayat Shah Khagga is Present MPA.

Mian Channu:

Pir Mushtaq Shah Khagga Was Elected MPA Once From Mian Channu.

Pakpattan:

Pir Muhammad Shah Khagga & Pir Ahmad Shah Khagga Elected Twice MNA and Thrice MPA From Pakpattan, They Are Also Very Active In National Level Politics.

Distribution:

They are found throughout South Punjab. In South Punjab the Khaggas own land in Multan, Sahiwal and Mailsi tehsil, Khanewal, Mian Channu, Pakpattan and are regarded with a big amount of respect.

Khagga Villages:

Mouza Alam Shah Khagga Tehsil Tandlianwala Dist Faisalabad.

Noor Shah in Dist Sahiwal.

Koray Shah Zerin Dist Sahiwal.

Moza Ahmed Shah Sahiwal.

Moza Akber Shah Sahiwal.

Aurangabad in Sahiwal.

Chak Shahana, Estate Of Vehniwal Jahanian.

Chak Khaggay wala in khanewal.

Bherowal in Khanewal.

Pakka Majeed near the town of Mian Channu.

Chak Shah Khagga in Pakpatan District.

moza shah Quddus khagga Luddan Tehsil & District Vehari.

Most of these villages are on the name of Khagga's. Because they are the big Land Lords of these area and Sardar's of there tribes.

Khagga family is also resident in District Muzaffar Garh Tehsil Kot Addu Bastti Patal and Basti Kot Saleem wala, Kot Addu City and Basti Shah wala chowk Sarwer Shaheed Tehsil Kot Addu District Muzaffar Garh Punjab Pakistan.

Early history


Khagga's having Hashmi Qureshi background. According to their traditions, they are descended from Khawaja Shah Jalal Din Muhammad Awais Jaafri Quraishi Hashm also known as Khawaja Awais Khagga. He is a direct descendant of Jaffar Bin Abu Talib. He was a disciple of Shaikh Muhammad Iraqi, a saint of Awaisi chain of Sufis. He is believed to have arrived in Multan during the times of Sadruddin (son of famous Sufi Baha-ud-Din Zakariya) from Arabia and died in the year 700AH/1300AD. Shah Rukne Alam is said to have led his funeral prayers. He was buried in the graveyard of Basti Daira which was then known as Basti Shah Jalal. It has also been reported (Gilani, Aulia-i-Multan, 237) that the foundation stone of this tomb was laid by Shah Rukne Alam. He was buried in the mausoleum of his grandfather Bahauddin Zakriya Multani, according to his own will, after sometime, however, his coffin was transferred to the present mausoleum.