Kom people (Afghanistan)

The Kom or Kam are a Nuristani tribe in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Most used alternative names are Kamozi, Kamoz/'Camoze, Caumojee/Kaumoji, and Camoje'.

History

Until the late 19th century, the Kom were a sub-group of the Siah-Posh Kafirs and their political headquarters was at Kombrom. They gave allegiance to the Mehtar of Chitral. At that time, following their conquest by Emir Abdur Rahman Khan, the Kom converted to Islam. Kafiristan was renamed Nuristan and its inhabitants became collectively known as Nuristanis.