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Raja Ilyas Kayani

Raja Ilyas Kayani, born in 1947, was a member of Domeli's royal Gakhar family and a descendant of Ajmer Khan. He was the son of Raja Pehlwan Khan and grandson of Raja Fazal Khan.

Raja Ilyas Kayani — Domeli historical record
Raja Ilyas Kayani was born in 1947 and is described in locally documented family records as a member of the landowning royal Gakhar family of Domeli, Jhelum. Note:raja ilyas Kayani is alive. According to the provided family record, Raja Ilyas Kayani was the son of Raja Pehlwan Khan and the grandson of Raja Fazal Khan. He is also described as a descendant of Ajmer Khan, connecting his family history with the broader Gakhar lineage associated with Domeli. Raja Ilyas Kayani had four sons. According to the documented family record, his eldest son is Raja Zubair, followed by Raja Zaryab and Raja Zafran. His youngest son is named Zuheb Kayani. The modern descendants of the Domeli royal Gakhar lineage are still living, with members of the family residing in Domeli, Jhelum. FAMILY TREE OF AJMAIRYAL DOMELI: *1:[RAJA AJMER KHAN] ⬇️ 2: [KHUDADAD KHAN] ⬇️ 3: [ISMAEL KHAN] ⬇️ 4: [GHULAM ALI KHAN] ⬇️ 5: [REHAM ALI KHAN] ⬇️ 6: [RAJA FAZAL KHAN] ⬇️ 7: A:[RAJA PEHLWAN KHAN] (died 1955) B:[RAJA MUHAMMAD NAWAZ](died 1937) ⬇️ 8:[RAJA ILYAS KIANI]_(born:1947) ⬇️ 9: a) _[ZUBAIR]_ (born:1997) b) _[ZARYAB]_ (born:2002) c) _[ZAFRAN]_ (born:2004) d) _[ZOHAIB]_(born:2012) This account forms part of the locally remembered history and family heritage of Domeli. Genealogical relationships, dates, political authority, territorial control, and claims concerning specific historical events should be supported by independent published sources or primary historical records where available