Dhuldhoya

The Dhuldhoya are a Hindu community found in the state of Gujarat in India.[1]

History and origin

The community get their name Dhuldhoya from the Hindi word dhul-dhone ka kam or straining dust and separating gold particles. They claim to be a community of Shaikh Muslims who emigrated from Mawasa in Kota District of Rajasthan to different parts of Gujarat. The community is found mainly in Baroda and Sabarkantha districts. They now speak Gujarati.[2]

Present circumstances

There are only a few remaining Dhuldhoyas that occupy Gujarat.[3] Overall, the community has elevated from their humble beginnings as petty businessmen and now occupy a place in society reserved for the educated, cultured, and good-looking. A large part of the remaining Dhuldhoyas have emigrated to the United States and are gainfully employed in various industries including medicine, engineering, and hospitality services. There were no sub-divisions in the community until the Kevaldas clan moved to Ahmedabad to begin anew by starting the first textile mill in the city. The Dhuldhoya are no longer a landless community, and with the decline in their traditional occupation, many have flourished in technical positions.[4]

See also

References
  1. People of India Gujarat Volume XXI Part One edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 343-345
  2. People of India Gujarat Volume XXI Part One edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 343-345
  3. People of India Gujarat Volume XXI Part One edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 343-345
  4. People of India Gujarat Volume XXI Part One edited by R.B Lal, P.B.S.V Padmanabham, G Krishnan & M Azeez Mohideen pages 343-345
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