Clans
The British classified the Afridi in 8 different clans, with many subtribes in a hierarchical structure:
- Kuki Khel
- Malikdín Khel
- Qambar Khel
- Kamar Khel
- Zakha Khel
- Aka Kel
- Sepáh
- Adam Khel
All of the Afridi clans have their own areas in the Tirah, and most of them extend down into the Khyber Pass over which they have always exercised the right of toll. The Malikdin Khel live in the center of the Tirah and hold Bagh, the traditional meeting place of Afridi jirgas or assemblies. The Aka Khel are scattered in the hills south of Jamrud. All of this area is included in the Khyber Agency. The Adam Khel live in the hills between Peshawar and Kohat. Their preserve is the Kohat Pass. In which several of the most important Afridi gun factories are located. The Adam khel Afridis are further divided into four clans.
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