Royal Dynasty:

The traditional name for the ruler in Hunza was Thum which is also a respectful appellation used by people of both Hunza and Nager who belong to the caste of Boorish. The Shin use the term Yeshkun for the Boorish. Hunza has been ruled by a family of Mirs of Hunza for about 960 years.There are many theories about the origin of Hunzukutz. According to one myth they are are believed to be the descendents of five wandering soldiers of Alexander the Great. The people of Hunza speak Brushuski, an aboriginal language.

Reign Mirs (rulers) of Hunza:-
Shah Salim Khan II Uncertain dates
Shah Sultan Khan unknown Dates
Shahbaz Khan unknown dates
unknown dates
Shahbeg Khan from 1750 to 1790
Shah Kisro Khan 1790
Mirza Khan from 1790 to 1825
Salim Khan III from1825 to 1863
Ghazanfur Khan from1863 to 1886
Mohammad Ghazan Khan I from1886 to Dec 1891
Safdar Ali Khan from15 September 1892 to 22 July 1938
Mohammad Nazim Khan K.C.I.E from 22 July 1938 to 1945
Mohammad Ghazan Khan II from 1945 to 25 September 1974
Muhammad Jamal Khan from 25 September 1974 to State till status dissolved
by Z.A.Bhutto, Prime Minister of Pakistan