Origin of People of Bannu

At first Bannu was predominantly dwelled by Hindus. However after the advent of Islam, through the efforts of Muslim saints and conquerors most of the population converted to Islam. Many Afghan tribes are also settled here. Two major tribes named “Hanni” and “Mangal” settled here in Bannu. It is said that these two tribes settled here in twelfth or thirteenth century A.D. These two tribes were then kicked out of Bannu by a new invader named “Shah Farid Shithek”. Then Shah Farid and his tribe got settled in Bannu. Most of the population of Bannu we see now a days are the descendents of Shah farid Shithak`s tribe.