In the Indian -Kashmir, the current Gilgit -Baltistan of Pakistan with the brochure community roots, Hanja and the royal states of the city. This community is also known as Botraj.
In 1888, two royal families were forced to leave their motherland after facing British oppression during the Dogra War.
The royal children, especially Rano, Badati and Hanjia families went to Srinagar, India -Kashmir.
Today, he is mainly near Botraj Mohalla, Hari Parbat, Srinagar and part of a small population.
He has preserved his unique identity through his language, customs and history.
Most importantly, their mother tongue, Brusky, only 350 people in Kashmir and about one million people in Gilgit -Baltistan talk.
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The linguist considers Browsky a different language, that is, it has nothing to do with any other language in the world.
Raja Ashraf Ali Khan, a senior member of the Rano family, one of the oldest ruling branches in Pakistan -Kashmir, says, “Our culture, customs, traditions, marriage and death rituals are quite different.”
“Many families ruled, but the Rano family ruled for the longest time and sacrificed the most during the Dogra War.
“During the war, members of the Rano family, such as Mubarak Shah, were put in jail, while others, like Raja Azhar Khan, fled to China and later returned with soldiers. In 1891, the two leaders were given land to the two leaders by the Maharaja of Kashmir, where his dynasty gave him land. Bada, Nagri, Darli and Ashkuman.”
According to Raja Ashraf Ali Khan, three of them live in Gates, Srinagar 9 India, and the remaining four are still in Gilgit, Baltistan, Yasin, Nanter and Sound.
Rano’s family lineage:
- King Usman Baig Rano
- Raja Malik Jamshed Baig Rano
- Raja Inat Beg Rano
- King Kamala Bag
- King Usman Baig Dome Rano
- Raja Abbas Ali Baig Rano
- King Inat al -Bagah Rano
- Shah Murad Baig Rano
- Shah Rustom Baig Rano
- Shah Akbar Ali Baig Rano
King Ashraf Ali Khan says, ‘There is no similarity in our language, even sister or protoni language. It is a completely separate language, called the language of isolation.
In Kashmir, Rano, Barati and Hanjia families represent three local branches. Where Rano is known for his long rule, the malpractice represents Raja Azhar Khan and Hanjia represents Raja Mehboob Ali Khan. ,
These families have revived a thousand -year -old heritage, which differs from all communities around language, ceremonies and rituals.
King Ashraf says: ‘Sometimes the government has to take big steps to save culture. Only a few speakers are left and must be saved now. ,
Thanks to social media, awareness about the Broso community is increasing. However, modern education and lifestyle is pulling the younger generation towards English, Urdu and Kashmir, which is causing concern for the existence of their mother tongue.
“When we speak Browsky, we feel proud. Whether it is during Maharam or wedding ceremony. We have asked the government to include a chapter about our one thousand year old community in school books.”