Banjara (Muslim)
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India and Pakistan | |
| Languages | |
| • Hindi • Marwari | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Banjara |
The Muslim Banjara or Turka Lambadi are a Muslim community found in the states of
Banjari, also called Lambadi.[citation needed
] In Rajputs Jadon/Jadeja and Bhatis are Sindhi Banjaras.
Present circumstances
The Turka Banjara have a caste council (biradari panchayat), which settles criminal offences like adultery and rape. The caste council is headed by a naik, and consists of fifteen members. They also have set up the All India Banjara Muslim Federation, which is an India-wide caste association. The community has been campaigning to obtain
References
- ^ "Muslim Banjara community victim of oppression". Banjara Times. Archived from the original on 24 February 2012. Retrieved 23 February 2012..