Jokhio
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جوکيو | |
|---|---|
 Tribesmen of the Jokhio tribe during British Raj | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Pakistan | |
| Languages | |
| Sindhi | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Sindhi people |
Jokhio (Sindhi: جوکيو) is a Sindhi Sammat tribe found in Sindh, Pakistan.[1][2][3] The Jokhio were considered a powerful tribe and held great political importance in the British Raj Sindh and were granted Jagir by the Raj Government.[4] The Jokhio tribe is also notable for Chaukhandi tombs, a centuries-old monument known for its sandstone carvings.[5] The Sangurs claim affinity with the Jokhio.[6]
