Muslim Teli

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The '''Muslim Teli''' are members of the [[Teli]] caste who follow Islam. They are found in [[North India]] and Pakistan..<ref>People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part Two edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 1061 to 1065</ref>

Related to the Muslim Teli are the [[Ghanchi (Muslim)|Ghanchi]], a community found in [[Gujarat]], who are also involved in the manufacture of cooking oil. Luhar caste is also found in these countries, where as some Luhars are considered Telis in Uttar Pradesh (India).

== History and origin ==
The word Teli is derived from the [[Sanskrit]] word tailika or tails, which means oil pressed from mustard or sesame. The community are thus manufacturers of mustard or sesame oil. They were among a number of artisan [[castes]], who converted to [[Islam]]. They keep the same surname with them as they usually used in Hindu community. In North India, the community speaks [[Urdu]], and its dialects, [[Awadhi]] and [[Khari Boli]]. In Pakistan, the community speak [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]. <ref>People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part Two edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 1062</ref>

== Present circumstances ==

=== In India ===

In India, they are found throughout North India, with concentrations in the states of [[Haryana]], [[Uttar Pradesh]] and [[Bihar]]. The community depend on land. Their traditional occupation of oil pressing has now been replaced with the growing of cash crops and business. Many are now successful businessmen. The community perceives itself to be of [[Shaikhs in South Asia|Shaikh]] status, as they are converts from [[Vaishya]] caste.<ref>People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII edited by A Hasan & J C Das page 1063</ref>

In Uttar Pradesh, a majority of Teli are small and medium-sized farmers. Many have benefited from land reforms carried out at [[Partition of India|Indian Independence]], when they were granted ownership of the land they cultivated. The Uttar Pradesh Teli are strictly [[endogamy|endogamous]], and are further divided into four endogamous groups, the Turkiya, Ikasna, Doasna and Dese. In terms of distribution, the Turkiya are found mainly in [[Awadh]] and [[Varanasi]], while the Ikasna and Doasna are found in western [[Uttar Pradesh]]. They speak Urdu, as well as dialects of [[Hindi language|Hindi]], and follow the [[Sunni]] sect. The Teli live in multi-caste villages, and but occupy their own distinct quarters. .<ref>People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII edited by A Hasan & J C Das page 1063</ref>

In [[Delhi]], the Teli are sub-divided into two communities, the Teli proper and the Teli Dhuniya. They live in the neighbourhoods of Phatak Teliya, Phatak Habash Khan, Khirwala Phatak and Borhaiya in [[Old Delhi]]. The Delhi Teli are also known as Shaikh Mansuri, and this name has replaced Teli as a self-description. They are now a community of small businessman and traders, although many are still engaged in oil pressing. A good many of the Delhi Teli emigrated to Pakistan, at [[partition of india|partition]], and now found concentrated in [[Karachi]].<ref>People of India Delhi Volume XX editors T K Ghosh and S Nath pages 683 to 684 Manohar</ref>

In Bihar, the Muslim Teli (malik) call themselves Turk Teli or Turkia. According to their traditions, the community is descended of Turk soldiers in the armies of [[Bakhtiyar Khilji]], the Muslim conqueror of Bihar. They are found throughout Bihar, and speak [[Bhojpuri]]. Like Teli elsewhere, many are now small and medium-sized businessmen, and have been more successful than other Muslim artisans castes in their adoption of the modern market economy.<ref>People of India Bihar Volume XVI Part Two edited by S Gopal & Hetukar Jha pages 918 to 923 Seagull Books</ref>

In Haryana, the Muslim Teli, who are also known as Malik, are found throughout the state, and speak [[Haryanvi]]. They are divided along sectarian divisions, with the majority being [[Sunni]] and a minority [[Shia]]. The community is further divided into three endogamous groups, the Ikasna, Doasna and Asne. These three sub-divisions are further divided into clans or [[gotra]]s, such as the Olyan, Diyya, Panwar, Chauhan and Mandhar. Hence Teli of Haryana relate to them with rajput gotras. Muslim Teli practice clan exogamy, and there is a further restriction on not marrying within the village. Although Muslim, the Teli do practice a number of Hindu customs, but these are in decline. The community has abandoned its traditional occupation of oil pressing, with a small number now being cultivators. A majority however are agricultural labourers, with other others employed in the construction industry in Delhi. Like other Haryana Muslims, they were affected by the [[partition of India]], which the departure almost half the community to Pakistan.<ref>People of India Haryana Volume XXIII edited by M.L Sharma and A.K Bhatia pages 485 to 489 Manohar Books</ref>

The Teli have traditional communities councils, but they also have a formal communities association, the Mansuri Anjuman. Their traditional communities councils or panchayats are sub-divided into circles, made up of 10 to 20 villages.<ref>People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII edited by A Hasan & J C Das page 1065</ref>

=== In Pakistan ===

In Pakistan, there are three distinct communities which form part of the Teli community, (Pakistan)|Urdu speaking]] community based in Karachi, and the
Teli Malik and Teli [[Ranghar]] Rajput of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]].{{cn|date=January 2019}}

== See also ==
* [[Malak teli]]
* [[Muslim Dhobi]]
* [[Momin Ansari]]
* [[Putliwale]]

== References ==
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{{Indian Muslim}}

[[Category:Social groups of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of India]]
[[Category:Social groups of Pakistan]]
[[Category:Social groups of Punjab, Pakistan]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Social groups of Bihar]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Bihar]]

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