How the Janjua kingdom was divided · Five sons · Five territories · One dynasty · Early 13th Century CE
Our direct ancestor. Conquered Makhiala (Jhelum). Founded Makhiala, Watli, and Khata Khushab branches. His descendants still rule Kusak Fort.
Elder son. Ruled Malot Fort, Chakwal. Ancestor of the Ranial Janjuas of Rawalpindi and the Dhamial branch.
Became Sultan Ahmed Sani after embracing Islam. Ruler of Kahuta, Rawalpindi. Tomb at Kahuta. 60+ villages.
Conquered upper Jhelum Valley of Kashmir. Khakha Rajputs in Muzaffarabad still bear his name. Resisted Mughals, Afghans & Sikhs.
Extended Janjua rule into Hazara (Amb). His descendants became the independent Tanaoli tribe of Hazara.