Katawar

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Katawar or Katir is the name for the northern mountainous regions of Kafirstan in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The Black-Robed (Siah-Posh) tribes living in these regions are also known as Katawars or Katirs.

Other names[edit]

Other names for the tribes are Kata, Kator and Katawer.

Origin[edit]

The Kafirs of Siah-Posh groups are descended from the ancient Kambojas.

See also[edit]

• Katirs
• Kamtoz
• Kam
• Kafirstan
• Nurestan
• Nuristani people
• Nuristani languages
• Katawar

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