 The khans had fought many times with the Britishers during the Afghan wars.Saadat khan of lalpura was the father in law of Amir of Afghanistan and was the grandfather of the famous Amir Ayub khan of Afghanistan also known as The victor of Maiwand or The Afghan Prince Charlie.The Marchakhel were the chief of Mohmands and had influence over all Mohmand tribes except the Safi Mohmand which were under the influence of khan of Bajawar.