Kohistan is home to several ethnic groups Inhabiting the region of
Indus Kohistan,
Hazara Division. The Kohistani's like their neighbours in the Hazara Division formerly practised
Hinduism and
Buddhism, until the 15th century, when the
Hazarewals started converting to
Islam.
A Glossary of the Tribes and Castes of the Punjab and North-West Frontier Province thus notes that their neighbours, "The
Pathans call them, and all Muhammadis (صلى الله عليه وسلم) of Indian descent in the Hindu Kush valleys, Kohistanis." During the winter, the Kohistani people reside near their fields, while in the summer they migrate to camping grounds that are located 14,000 feet in altitude. ==References==