Bangash is a Pashtun tribe settled in Pakistan. They are found mainly in the district and city of Kohat (also known as Kohistan) and in various surrounding towns such as Tirah, Obbatal, Darsamand, Hangu which is located in Kohat distric, Toghbala and Toraori in the Sarhad of Pakistan. Some Bangash are also settled in Khorasan and Mazandaran in Iran. Bangash are also found in India, especially in Farrukhabad. The Nawab of Farrukhabad was from the Bangash Tribe whose dynasty ruled until 1801 when power was transferred to the British. The Bangash speak the Pukhtu dialect of Pashto.

See also

• Pashtuns
• Pashtunistan
• Iranian peoples
• Iranian languages

Pashtun tribes

• Bangash Group : http://asia.groups.yahoo.com/group/Bangash