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Dhani, or Dhanni, is a group of Western Punjabi dialects spoken in parts of Rawalpindi Division (Pothohar) of Pakistani Punjab. They are spoken throughout a widespread area, including Chakwal and Jhelum Districts, as well as in neighbouring Fateh Jang, Pindi Gheb and Jand Tehsil tehsils Attock District. Its name is derived from Dhan valley where its spoken.. This region is also famous for the Dhanni (cattle) breed of bull/ox.

Dialect speaking areas

Chakwal district of Punjab Province of Pakistan and neighboring districts speak this dialect.

References

  1. Shackle 1980, p. 484. sfn error: no target: CITEREFShackle1980 (help)
  2. History of Chakwal | I Have A Dream In My Eyes. Meetcornor.wordpress.com. Retrieved on 2013-07-12.

Further reading

  • A'van, Anvar Beg (1968). Dhannī adab o saqafāt. Chakwal.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
Punjabi varieties
Central
Eastern
Lahnda
(Western)
Jatki
(transitional with Central Punjabi)
Hindko
Pahari-Pothwari
(transitional with Central Punjabi)
Saraiki
See also: Baahar di boli, Sant Bhasha, Khalsa bole
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