Beka, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Beka
town and Union Council
Beka
Coordinates: 33°59′37″N 72°20′51″E[1]
Country	Pakistan
Province	Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
District	Swabi District
Tehsil	Lahor Tehsil
Beka Sharif	1758
Founded by	Nawab Nehmat khan Yusufzai
Elevation [2]	272 m (892 ft)
	35000

Beka is a town and Union Council of Swabi District in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. [1] It is part of Lahor Tehsil.

Present-day Beka was founded approximately 300 years ago as a result of the diversion of the Indus, which flows through the town. ^[citation needed].

Education

Government

• Government Higher Secondary
• School for Boys.

• Government Girls High School
• Government Middle School Beka
• Government Primary Schools
• The Muslim model school Beka

Legacy of Nawab Nehmat Khan

• Founding of Beka:

Nawab Nehmat Khan is best known for founding the town of Beka in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Approximately 300 years ago, he established Beka, significantly shaping the region's history and development.

• Leadership in the Yousafzai Tribe:

Nawab Nehmat Khan belonged to the Taju Khel sub-tribe of the Yousafzai, a prominent Pashtun tribe known for their martial prowess and influential role in the region. As a leader, he played a crucial role in managing tribal affairs and maintaining the unity and strength of the Taju Khel sub-tribe.

• Landownership and Economic Impact:

Under Nawab Nehmat Khan's leadership, the Taju Khel tribe acquired substantial land in the Swabi District. This landownership contributed to the tribe's economic stability and development. The agricultural activities on these lands became a cornerstone of the local economy, supporting the livelihoods of many in the region.

• Social Contributions:

Nawab Nehmat Khan devoted a significant portion of his land to social activities that benefited the community. His contributions include:

• Education*: Land for girls' primary and high schools, as well as for public and private schools, promoting education in the region.

• Healthcare*: Land for a hospital, facilitating healthcare services for the local population.

• Religious Infrastructure*: Land for the first mosque in the village, supporting religious practices.

• Community Facilities*: Access roads to the Janazga (burial site) and land for graveyards, ensuring respectful burials.

Continuing the Legacy

The current generation of Nawab Nehmat Khan's descendants continues to uphold his mission of social welfare and community support. They actively contribute to:

• Local Madrasas*: Supporting religious education.

• Orphans and Widows*: Providing aid and support to vulnerable members of the community.

The **Nawab Welfare Organization** plays a pivotal role in carrying forward the mission of Nawab Nehmat Khan. This organization works diligently to improve the lives of the local population through various social welfare programs, ensuring that the values and legacy of Nawab Nehmat Khan continue to thrive.

Family Tree of Nawab Ali Tariq (Khan) of Beka, KPK

• Nawab Nehmat Khan

   - Founder and landlord of Beka, prominent figure of the Yousafzai tribe (Taju Khel sub-tribe).

Family tree of Nawab Nehmat Khan

Descendants of Nawab Ali Khan

• Bilal Nawab Khan

• Umar Farooq Khan

• Haroon Nawab Khan

• Zohaib Ali Khan

• Ahmad Ali Khan

Notable Family Members

Nawab Nehmat Khan's grandchildren reside in Beka and Beka Dheri. Some of the notable family members include:

• Shukat Khan

• Zafar Khan

• Imtiyaz Khan

• Sabz Ali Khan

• Amjad Ali Khan

• Bohar Ali Khan

• Adv. Sallem Bahadar Khan

This family tree represents the direct lineage from Nawab Nehmat Khan to Nawab Ali Khan and his children. The family has a significant historical presence in the region of Beka, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The Yousafzai tribe, particularly the Taju Khel sub-tribe, has played an influential role in the socio-political and economic development of the Swabi District.

Lineages

Taju Khel

Taju Khel or Tajo Khel are the sub tribe of Yousafzai. They live in many parts of Pakistan and India including Kaddi, Zaida, Marghuz, Lahor, Beka, Sala, Haryan in Pakistan and Bhopal, Delhi, Agraa and Pathan Kot in India. Some Taju Khel in Swabi maintain family ties with their relatives in India. They are the descendants of Doran Khan. Furthurmore, Taju Khel along with four other brothers came to current swabi roughly around 16th century from Afghan province Kundooz.[2] The estimated population of Taju Khel globally are estimate at 100,000 to 170,000.[3]

According to a renowned elder and historian of Yaqubi village Taju Khel, Zakarya Khel, Panj Pao and Balar Khel were all brothers along with Taus Khani, Bazid Khel and Ayub Khel. He further claimed that these brother along with their ancestors formed Aba Khel, but this is disputed.

Beka, Tajukhel Tribe ancestor is Malak Mehmood Khan after that Malak Nooroze, Malak Abdul Ghani, Malak Rizwan, then after that Malak Jahanzaib, Malak Amraiz, Malak Jawed, and Malak Mairaj.

Organizations

• Islamic Center for Women
• Dar Ul Ollum (Islamic Recitation Institute)
• Salman Tuition Accadmey
• Helping Handz
• Nawab Welfare organization
• Rubi Gul Welfare Organization ( orphanage)
• Beka Welfare Trust
• Bedaar zalmi committee.

References

1. Tehsils & Unions in the District of Swabi - Government of Pakistan Archived February 9, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
2. Khan, Roshan The History of Yousafzai
3. Britannica Encyclopaedia's 11th Edition