Tanoli

Tanoli claim they migrated from a place named "Tanubal River" in Afghanistan but are most probably an aboriginal tribe. Tanolis were located in basin of Mahaban once before they were pushed by the invading Pashtun tribes to Amb. They are further divided into two great clans namely Hindwal and Pallal, names that clearly show a non-Pashtun origin and akin to the other aboriginal tribes of that region such as the Gujars Dhunds, Gakkars etc. The Nawab of Amb Painda Khan was the most notable personality of the 19th century. They have tremendous history of bravery especially against Sikhs when Hari Singh Nalwa has been appointed as Governer of Hazara by Ranjeet Singh. Majority of them recide in the former state of Amb in Hazara division of NWFP of Pakistan. Their main langaue is Hindko, but those living in Pashtun dominated areas can also speak Pashto.