The
Yusufzai, also called
Yousafzai, is a tribe of
Pashtun peoples. It is also called "sons of Yusuf" from the
Tribe of Joseph Esapzai son of
Mand, son of
Khakhykhel ,son of
Kand, son of
Kharshbun, son of
Sarban). They are found in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa of
Pakistan, and in some eastern parts of
Afghanistan. In addition, some Yusufzai lineages are settled in
India in 18th century, most notably in
Rohilkhand region as well as the
Tonk area, many of whom form a part of the larger
Rohilla community. According to the Pata Khazana history book, the Khakhykhel and
Ghoryakhel are brothers.