The Sindh-Sipahi (Sindhi: سنڌي سپاهی ) (Urdu: سندھی سپاهی) are a Muslim community found in the province of Sindh in Pakistan and state of Rajasthan in India.

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.[1]

They are sub-divided into various tribes. They have a common origin with the Sindhi Rajput tribes of Pakistan.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 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
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