Muslim Makwana

The Makwana are a Muslim community of Gujarat, India, and Sindh, Pakistan.[1][2]

History


According to their traditions, their ancestor Bapuji was the son of Harpal Makwana who had came from Karenti, Sindh and had converted to Islam. He founded the principality of Lalpur-Mandva, in Mahikantha. They are Sunni Muslims and speak Gujarati. The Makwana claim descent from the Jhala, also known as Makwana, clan of Rajputs.[2] [1]

In Gujrat the Makwana Muslims are now mainly small peasant proprietors found in north Gujarat.[2]

In Sindh they are now living in Dadu, Matiari, and other districts of Sindh.[1]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Monuments of the Makwanas of Kerti". The Friday Times. 3 July 2020. Retrieved 28 April 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 Singhji, Virbhadra (1994). The Rajputs of Saurashtra. Popular Prakashan. ISBN 9788171545469.
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