Afghan Biographies

Aimaq Tribe


Name Aimaq Tribe
Ethnic backgr. Other
Date of birth
Function/Grade West Afghanistan Tribe
History and Biodata

Aimaq, meaning tribe in Turkish, is not an ethnic domination, but differentiates seminomadic herders and agricultural tribal groups of various ethnic origins, including the Turkic Hazara and Baluch, that were formed in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. They live among nontribal people in the western areas of Badghis, Ghor and Herat provinces. They are Sunni, speak dialects close to Dari and refer to themselves with tribal designations. Population estimates vary widely, from less than 500,000 to around 800,000. A group of about 120,000 live in Iranian Khorasan.

Last Modified 2011-03-15
Established 2009-10-14