Shaikhzada

Shaikh hashiri
Religions Islam
Languages Hindi and Urdu
Populated states All india
Subdivisions none

The Shaikhzada are a Muslim community found in the Uttar Pradesh state of India.[1] Many members of the Shaikhzada community migrated to Pakistan after independence, settling in Karachi and Sindh.

Distribution

They are found almost entirely in Saharanpur, Muzaffarnagar, Moradabad, Rampur, districts.

In Muzaffarnagar District, they are found in the towns of Khatauli, Charthaval, Kandhla, Kairana jhinjana Purquazi and Thana Bhawan.,[2] while in Saharanpur District, they are found mainly in Deoband, Nanauta, Rampur, Gangoh, Titron and Nakur.

See also

References

  1. ↑ People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part three by K S Singh Manohar publications page 1303
  2. ↑ A Gazetteer of Muzaffarnagar District page 91
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