Pathans of Madhya Pradesh
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India | |
| Languages | |
| • Urdu • Hindi • Pashto | |
| Religion | |
 Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Pashtun people |
The Pathans of Madhya Pradesh are an Urdu-speaking Pashtun community settled in the present-day Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.
History and origin
The early Pathan settlers in what became the princely state of Bhopal were known as Barru-kat because they initially used reeds for roofing their houses.[1] Bhopal became a hub for Pathan settlement, with others arriving to be soldiers in the Begum's army. Immigration continued until the creation of Pakistan in 1947.[2] The state of Jaora was settled by Rohilla Pathans.[3]
See also
References
- ↑ Khan, Shaharyar M. (2000). The Begums of Bhopal: A History of the Princely State of Bhopal. I. B. Tauris. p. 11. ISBN 978-1-86064-528-0.
- ↑ Haleem, Safia (24 July 2007). "Study of the Pathan Communities in Four States of India". Retrieved 2015-04-20.
- ↑ http://sirismm.si.edu/sackler/Volume_7/PoI7.368a.jpg
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