Sheikhum

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Local Land Mark of Sheikhupura
Local Land Mark of Sheikhupura

The Sheikhum are a Punjabi tribe of Punjab, Pakistan.

The word Sheikhum is derived from Sheikh and loosely translates to "The Ruler." The Term used in this context as "Rulers of Punjab." The Sheikhum claim to be the direct descendants of the Mughal rulers of South Asia. Sheikhupura city is the official home of the Sheikhum clan. Sheikhupura District borders the districts of Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Narowal, Hafizabad, Gujranwala and Amritsar. Sheikhupura District holds several villages belonging to the Sheikhum clan. The Sheikhum clan is Muslim.

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