Banjara (Muslim)
The Muslim Banjara or Turka Lambadi are a Muslim community found in the states of Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh in India. Many members of this community migrated to Pakistan in 1947, and have settled in Karachi and Sindh. They are also known as the Makrani, especially in Uttar Pradesh, and they use Mikrani as their surname. The Muslim Banjara speak Banjari, also called Lambadi. In Rajputs Jadon/Jadeja and Bhatis are Sindhi Banjaras.
| Regions with significant populations | |
|---|---|
| India and Pakistan | |
| Languages | |
| • Urdu • Hindi • Marwari | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Banjara |
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