As I previously stated, the origins of the Awan tribe are greatly debated and difficult to understand. Today, we’ll be looking at another perspective on the tribe’s origins, one that I’m sure will also be greatly contested. (Thread)
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The theory is that the tribe holds native roots in Punjab, but it’s members were among the earliest of converts to Islam in the region. They were converted by the forces of Qutb Shah and so they’ve attached their identity to him.
The first piece of evidence is that the Malik (Chief) of Awan located in Kalabagh, possesses a detailed family tree. On this tree, the earliest names are those of Hindus. The tribe has also apparently formerly held traditions of employing Hindu priests within their families.
The second piece of evidence is that the Awan seem almost genetically indistinguishable from neighbouring Punjabi tribes, who themselves are mostly of Hindu origins. The following PCA shows Awan DNA compared to regional tribes. 
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