The Jaff tribal confederation was formed in the early 17th century.[1] They're not mentioned inSharafnama, their earliest mention was in 17 May 1639, in theOttoman-Iranian treaty.[1] The Jaff tribal confederation were nomadic pastoralist shepherds up until 20th century. By the end of 17th century, The main portion of Jaff tribe fled fromKermanshah andSanandaj regions that was underArdalan control.[1] The Jaff tribe came into conflict with Ardalan authority. After a battle in which The jaff tribe were defeated by Ardalanids and their tribal chief and his son were captured and executed. The majority of Jaff tribes fled toBaban territory, where they were given protection and were Settled and were allowed to graize their flocks from south ofSulaimanyah all the way toKhanaqin. Those Jaff tribes that remained in Ardalan territory joinedGuran tribal confederation.[1]
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The West began ties with the Jaff tribe duringWorld War I, whenEly Bannister Soane established contact. After the war, the tribe opposed SheikhMahmud Barzanji, as well as Great Britain's failure to grant Kurdish autonomy in Iraq.[14] At the beginning of the 20th century, the tribe controlled one ninth of Iraq and controlled the communication system of the country. In 1933, about 100,000 rifles were in the hands of the tribe, contrary to the only 15,000 by the newly established Iraq. During this period, the tribe sedentarized.[13]
The Jaff tribes are majoritySorani-speakers, but those Jaffs nearGurani-speaking andSouthern Kurdish-speaking tribes have adapted many elements of their dialect.[1] The Jaff princes from 17th-19th century were Gurani speakers and patronage of Gurani literature.[15]
Osman Pasha Jaff, (born 1846) a Kurdish king, leader of the Jaff tribe, and married to Adela Khanum of the old Ardalan tribe.[16]
Adela Jaff (1847–1924), called Princess of the Brave by the British; married Kurdish King Osman Pasha Jaff, was famous for her role in the region, namely in the era of Shiekh Mahmood Al-Jaff Hafeed.
Joanna Palani also known as "Lady Death" by ISIS, is a Kurdish fighter from the Jaff tribe of Kermanshah (Kirmaşan). Born in the desert of Ramadi, Iraq, her family was forced to leave their hometown in Kirmaşan due to their involvement in the Kurdish national resistance against both Saddam Hussein and the Islamic regime of Iran. Over the years, Palani has fought for various Kurdish groups across greater Kurdistan and has been imprisoned because of it. ISIS placed a bounty of 1 million dollars on her head.
Ahmed Mukhtar Jaff (1898–1934), was a member of Iraqi parliament and mayor of Halabja.
Nawzad Dawood Beg Jaff (also known as Nozad Dawood Fattah Al Jaff), Chairman of North Bank Iraq and leader of the Jaff tribe.[17][18][19]
Akram Hamid Begzadeh Jaff, a Kurdish leader, politician, and former Minister Of Agriculture in Iraq.
Hanna Jaff (born 1986), American born Mexican-Kurd who is a politician, philanthropist, author, and spokeswoman.[20][21][22]
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