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Hussaini is a small village of Gojal (Upper Hunza) in the Northern Areas of Pakistan. It is situated on the both banks of Hunza River. The old main village is on the western-bank and at the lateral moraine of Hussaini glacier and below Borith Lake. The newly irrigated land, called Zarabod, is on the left bank. The total population is 619 souls, living in 86 households (2006).
There is no written history of the village. The history of the village can only be traced in the old folk stories and events, orally transferred from one generation to another. According to the known history, Hussaini has been settled twice. The people, who first settled here, were called Ghosanos. The origin of the Ghosano is not exactly known, however, some people say that these people were the descendents of the Warshighoom State, called Mehtarjaos (the princes but not legitimate to share in the governance).
Ghosanos had a very close working and family relation with the neighbouring village called Passu; almost all the ceremonies like marriage and festivals were celebrated together. The people from Passu were, and still, called Paswik and from Ghusani were called Ghusano. Once, Paswiks were invited in a party by Ghsanos, but due to the unknown causes, they quarreled with each other in the party. Most of Ghusanos were killed in the village. Some of them ran away downstream with the Hunza River. They were chased by Passuweks up-till Gilgit. Sirang Momad (Muhammad) and his son Sirang Qmut were Paswik heroes who followed the Ghusanos down to Gilgit. Raja of Gilgit arrested Sirang Momad and his son Sirang Qmut and gave shelter to Gusanos. The people from Ghosani left the village, and the ruler of Gilgit settled them some where around Gilgit.
Now the land of Hussaini was waiting for the new comers. A prince named Sabzali (Musofer) ran away with his brother Majower from Ptukh Wakhan (presently in Afghanistan) due to tug of war in contest for throne of the state. Their elder brother was crown prince. He was unhappy with his brothers due to his position. The younger brothers were always scared of the elder brother because he could kill them to save his throne. One day both of the brothers left the sate and Majower escaped to Ishkomen valley (Presently in the Ghizer district of the Northern Areas), and Musofir came to Hussaini and settled there.
ZARABAD
As it has been mentioned that Hussaini consists of two localities, the old settlement and the newly irrigated area called Zarabod. Zarabod is a Persian word: Zar means gold while abod means cultivated land. Thus, Zarabod formed by the combination of Zar and Abod. Why has it been named as Zarabod? The people of the village narrate that one of the princes of the former Hunza State, named as Bakhtawar (Baxtawor), was brought-up by a Sisunik (an inhabitant of Hussaini). Bakhtawar was the then Crown Prince who was killed by his brother Abdulla Khan. Therefore, the Hussaini people boycotted with Mir (ruler) of Hunza because of this killing. At that time, the people of Hussaini were strong enough in terms of fighting and wealth; and, therefore, the ruler of Hunza was scared of any revolt from these people. The Mir sent message through a messenger that he would accept all demands if these people would compromise with him. Now, the ball was in the Sisuniks court. They took two plates of gold with them to Mir and demanded for Zarabod. Mir excepted the gold and handed over Zarabod to the people of Hussaini. And, thus, Zarabod got its conception in this manner, and was cultivated.
BORITH
Borith is a hamlet and situated in the surroundings of the Borith Lake and to the northwest of Hussaini. The altitude of Borith is roughly 8500 feet above sea level.
As there is no written history of Hunza, Nager and Gilgit but the major source of information on the history of the area is the genealogical account of the ruling families of Hunza, Nager and Gilgit, complied in 1930 by Sir Muhammad Nazim Khan, Mir of Hunza.
It is said that Musofer had come to Hussaini from Wakhan (Afghanistan) and settled here, so the first immigrant was Musofir, the epical ancestor. After Musofir, Ali Mohammad also came from Wakhan and settled here, Akhon Ktor, is called behind the name of their grandfather.
Fata Ali who has come from neighbouring village Passu, actually they are Quli (Sakhi) Ktor but in Hussaini they are called “Fido Ktor”, behind the name of their grandfather. Yoghi Ktor, and Murgh Ktor are the sub-clans of Musofer.
Daulat Qadam (Late)
A Great Historian of Hussaini.
FAMILY TREE
Musofer
(Sabz Ali)
Mohammad Ali
Novroz Bai
Yogh Baig
Chorshambi................................................Bozik Bai
Soleh Bai....................................................Novroz Bai
Shool Bai.....................Murgh Bai Himat......Dali......Yogh Baig
