Charles M. Kieffer · 1984 · Encyclopaedia Iranica
This article describes the Afrīdī, a major Pashtun tribe primarily located in northwest Pakistan with some members in Afghanistan. It explores the tribe's lineage, clan structure, historical migrations, and their strategic geographic position in the Khyber pass region.
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Source: iranicaonline.org · 2026-10-29
Charles M. Kieffer, Afrīdī (1984). https://iranicaonline.org/articles/afridi-or-apridi-singular-ay-designation-of-a-major-patun-tribe-in-northwest-pakistan-with-a-few-members-in-afghan?generate_pdf=1 (retrieved 2026-10-29).
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