Halalkhor

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The Halalkhor are a Muslim community, found in India. The Halalkhor are also known as Shaikhra or Shahani in Bihar and Muslim Bhangi and in Uttar Pradesh, and are traditionally associated with manual scavenging. [1] As a result they suffer from discriminatory practices like untouchability along with similarly situated Hindu communities like Helas, Doms, and Valmikis. [1]

In the 1500s, a group from the Halalkhor tribe migrated to Iran. They settled in the northern region, specifically in Barforush (now Babol) city, within the Band Pey district. The tribe played a significant role during the Qajar dynasty. Initially, they collaborated with Agha Mohammad Khan Qajar, but over time, conflicts arose between them and the king.

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References

  1. 1 2 Lee, Joel (February 2018). "Who is the true Halalkhor ? Genealogy and ethics in dalit Muslim oral traditions". Contributions to Indian Sociology. 52 (1): 1–27. doi:10.1177/0069966717742223. ISSN   0069-9667.