Sindhi Sipahi
The Sindh-Sipahi (Sindhi: سنڌي سپاهی ) (Urdu: سندھی سپاهی) are a community of Muslim Rajputs, found in the province of Sindh in Pakistan and state of Rajasthan in India.[1]
History and origin
The Sindh-Sipahi community converted to Islam at the time of the conquest of Sindh by the Arabs, around the 8th century. They form a large part of the Muslim Rajput population of Marwar and Mewar. According to their traditions, they were Chauhan and Bhati Rajputs.[2] According to Tod: Mahrana Ari Singh brought some Sipahi warriors from Sindh during his tenure, the Maharana was pleased by their services and awarded them.[1]
They are sub-divided into various tribes. They have a common origin with the Sindhi Rajput tribes of Pakistan.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b Singh, K. S. (1998). Rajasthan. Popular Prakashan. p. 880. ISBN 978-81-7154-769-2.
- ^ a b pages 13 & 14, 32 in Memories and movements : borders and communities in Banni, Kutch, Gujarat by Rita Kothari New Delhi : Orient Blackswan, 2013 ISBN 8125050493