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Darzi

2022-04-05T23:09:55Z

Husain Ali Husain: According to lucknow, ismailganj and Barabanki local people

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{{infobox ethnic group|
| group = Darzi
| native_name = Hindi
| native_name_lang = [[HI]]
| poptime =
| popplace = • India • Pakistan
| langs = • [[Hindi]] • [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| rels = • [[Hinduism]] • [[Islam]]
| related = • [[Chhimba Darzi]] • [[Chhimba]] • [[Shaikh of Uttar Pradesh|Shaikh]] • [[Peepa Kshatriya Darzi]] • [[Kakusth]] • [[Chhipa]] • [[Chhipi]]
}}
Tailoring is a profession which is done by the people of different religions and communities of India for their livelihood. Talking about the old times, the tailoring business can be seen among the elite class people because in Indian elite society only There was a custom of stitched clothes, on the contrary, in the middle class Indian tradition, it was customary to wrap it over the body rather than wearing. Taylor's work is done by people of different ethnic community in different regions of India. The most adopted work among different castes is that of tailor. Various castes have adopted it as a profession, most of them are from Hindu castes and some Muslim castes have also adopted it as a better alternative profession

The '''Darzi''' caste, sometimes pronounced '''Darji''', are [[Hindus]] and [[Muslim]] community both, found in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]]. A small number are also found in the [[Terai]] region of [[Nepal]]. ''Darzi'' means ''[[tailor]]''. They are also known as [[Kshatriya]] Darji in Hindus <ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> and Idrisi<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part One, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, pages 412–415</ref> in Muslim Community. The Darzi or Darji are a community of tailors, numbering around more than 3,240,00 people in India. Darzi are largely a landless or less land community whose main occupation is tailoring. The profession of tailoring is being done by Both Hindu and Muslim Community. In Hindu Community, Darzi are known as Hindu Darzi who have mainly Gotras of kshatriya Varna. In muslim community, Darzi caste is known as Idrisi (Hazrat Idris). The idrisi community of Uttar Pradesh are those Turkic Muslim tribes of the 13th century who were settled in Delhi and different states of India. These both castes are enlisted in central and state caste lists for [[Other Backward Class (OBC)|Other Backward Class(OBC)]] in [[India]].

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==History and origin==
The Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. According to their traditions, Idris was the first person to learn the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze. The Darzi are said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]. The Punjabi Darzi are said to be converts from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>
== In India ==
=== Hindu Darzi ===
Darzi have various synonyms as well as legends about their community origins, the legends vary according to the states in which they reside.

'''[[Rajasthan]] state:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji: In the desert state of [[Rajasthan]], the Darji claim their origin from the [[Rajput]] (Second Highest caste of warriors) tracing their descent from their legendary Hero [[Bhagat Pipa|Shri Peepa Ji Maharaj]] laterly become Saint during [[Bhakti movement|Bhakti Movement]] in India and also from [[Sant Namdev]]. Both Sant were the [[Guru–shishya tradition|Great Spiritual Scholar]] of [[Ramananda|Swami Ramanad]]<nowiki/>a. Swami Ramananda was a 14th century [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] devotional Poet saint who lived in the Gangetic basin of [[North India|Northern India]].

'''[[Gujarat]]:''' [[Damodardev|Damodar Vanshi]], Tank, [[Rohilla dynasty|Rohilla]]

'''[[Punjab]] and [[Haryana]]:''' Bharatvanshi,

'''[[New Delhi|Delhi NCT]]:''' Darji Rajput, Bharatvanshi

'''[[Uttar Pradesh]]:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Darji Rajput, and Kakusth Darji.

'''[[Madhya Pradesh]]:''' Namdev Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Chhipi, Chhipa<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref>

'''[[Chhattisgarh]]:''' Mavi Namdev,

'''[[Maharashtra]]:''' Shimpi Darji.

'''[[Karnataka]]:''' In this state, Darji are also referred to as Bhavsar Kshatriya, Chhipi, Namdev Simpi and Shimpi, and their surnames are Pisse, Wade, Kakade, and Sanyasi.

'''[[Odisha]]:''' Maharana, Mahapatra and Darzi, the former two of which are also used as surnames
=== Muslim Darzi ===
In [[Uttar Pradesh]] state of india, Muslim Darji are also called as Khayyat and have recently begun affixing the title Idrisi, thereby tracing their origin to Hazrat Idris. They believed that he was the real teacher from whom their forefathers learned the art of tailoring. The Idrisi Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. {{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

According to their traditions, Idris had learned the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

The Idrisi Darzi is said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>'' People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

Delhi During the Mughal period, some units of Mughal soldiers who were Ilbari Turks used to protect the borders of Delhi. In the beginning of the 18th century, the weakening army of the Mughals and the increasing rebellions and internal wars of the Jaats and Sikhs took away the power of the Mughal forces and these soldiers left their areas around Delhi and left for Awadh. There were more in which children and women were also included.

This was the first military exodus from Delhi to Awadh in the early 18th century. These military families were settled in Ismailganj village by the Nawab of Awadh, A few decades later, in the war of 1857, these Ilbari soldiers fought with British power at a place called Chinhat, where there was a caravan saraaen and in the village of Ismailganj, Ilbari and Sayyad were victorious. and caused heavy loss of life and property to the British Cantonment in which the British lived along with their families.

After the end of the revolution, the revolutionaries were searched and action was taken against them, the houses were demolished and the Ilbari and Sayyid revolutionaries were hanged on the trees and their dead bodies were left hanging on the trees.

The jagirs of Sayyad's were confiscated and the Ilbaris had to leave the village and take refuge in other areas like Barabanki, Satrikh, Kanpur, Faizabad, Rudauli and other areas, due to the brutality and barbarism of the British soldiers, they had to change their hideouts again and again, but due to the rebels, the British They could not get any help, permanent shelter from the zamindars. Due to which he had to change his surname from Ilbari to Idrisi to hide his identity.

Therefore, later some regional zamindars were given shelter in their areas to save their rapidly deteriorating economic condition.

The Punjabi Darzi is said to be converted from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>

The Idrisi of [[Jharkhand]] have a common origin with those of [[Bihar]], and intermarry. The community speak the Angika dialect of [[Hindi]]. Most Idrisis are still engaged in tailoring, but many Idrisis, particularly in [[Jharkhand]] are now farmers. Their customs are similar to other [[Bihari Muslim]]s.<ref>''People of India: Bihar'' Volume XVI Part One, edited by S. Gopal & Hetukar Jha, Seagull Books, pages 392–394</ref>
==In Pakistan==
In [[Pakistan]], the Darzi are two distinct communities, the Delhiwal Idrissis, who are found among the [[Muhajir (Pakistan)|Muhajir]] ethnic group, and the Chhimba Darzi, who are ethnically [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]]. The former are immigrants from [[Delhi]] and Uttar Pradesh in India. They are concentrated in the port city of [[Karachi]]. Like their North Indian kinsmen, many have now opened small shops and businesses, although many other members of the community work for other Idrissis. They remain divided by sectarian divisions, the Sunni Idrisi not marrying into [[Shia]] Idrisi families. The community claims itself to be of [[Shaikhs in South Asia|Shaikh]] status.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

In [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], the Chhimba Darzi are immigrants from [[Punjab (India)|East Punjab]]. Many in rural areas of Punjab have taken to cultivation, while those in urban areas have opened up small businesses. The Chhimba Darzi claim to belong to the [[Muslim Rajput]] community. They are entirely [[Sunni]], and many belong to the orthodox [[Deobandi]] sect.<ref>[[Pnina Werbner]], ''The Migration Process: Capital, Gifts and Offerings among British Pakistanis'', Berg publications</ref>
==See also==
* [[Druze]] [[heterodox]] [[Muslim]] community of [[Syria]], also derived their name from the word ''Darzi''
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Indian Muslim}}
{{Muhajir communities}}
[[Category:Muslim communities of Bihar]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of India]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Punjabi tribes]]
[[Category:Social groups of Pakistan]]
[[Category:Social groups of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Social groups of Bihar]]

Darzi

2022-04-05T23:00:08Z

Husain Ali Husain: According to tailor history of india

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{{infobox ethnic group|
| group = Darzi
| native_name = Hindi
| native_name_lang = [[HI]]
| poptime =
| popplace = • India • Pakistan
| langs = • [[Hindi]] • [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| rels = • [[Hinduism]] • [[Islam]]
| related = • [[Chhimba Darzi]] • [[Chhimba]] • [[Shaikh of Uttar Pradesh|Shaikh]] • [[Peepa Kshatriya Darzi]] • [[Kakusth]] • [[Chhipa]] • [[Chhipi]]
}}
Tailoring is a profession which is done by the people of different religions and communities of India for their livelihood. Talking about the old times, the tailoring business can be seen among the elite class people because in Indian elite society only There was a custom of stitched clothes, on the contrary, in the middle class Indian tradition, it was customary to wrap it over the body rather than wearing. Taylor's work is done by people of different ethnic community in different regions of India. The most adopted work among different castes is that of tailor. Various castes have adopted it as a profession, most of them are from Hindu castes and some Muslim castes have also adopted it as a better alternative profession

The '''Darzi''' caste, sometimes pronounced '''Darji''', are [[Hindus]] and [[Muslim]] community both, found in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]]. A small number are also found in the [[Terai]] region of [[Nepal]]. ''Darzi'' means ''[[tailor]]''. They are also known as [[Kshatriya]] Darji in Hindus <ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> and Idrisi<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part One, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, pages 412–415</ref> in Muslim Community. The Darzi or Darji are a community of tailors, numbering around more than 3,240,00 people in India. Darzi are largely a landless or less land community whose main occupation is tailoring. The profession of tailoring is being done by Both Hindu and Muslim Community. In Hindu Community, Darzi are known as Hindu Darzi who have mainly Gotras of kshatriya Varna. In muslim community, Darzi caste is known as Idrisi (Hazrat Idris). The idrisi community of Uttar Pradesh are those Turkic Muslim tribes of the 13th century who were settled in Delhi and different states of India. These both castes are enlisted in central and state caste lists for [[Other Backward Class (OBC)|Other Backward Class(OBC)]] in [[India]].

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==History and origin==
The Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. According to their traditions, Idris was the first person to learn the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze. The Darzi are said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]. The Punjabi Darzi are said to be converts from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>
== In India ==
=== Hindu Darzi ===
Darzi have various synonyms as well as legends about their community origins, the legends vary according to the states in which they reside.

'''[[Rajasthan]] state:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji: In the desert state of [[Rajasthan]], the Darji claim their origin from the [[Rajput]] (Second Highest caste of warriors) tracing their descent from their legendary Hero [[Bhagat Pipa|Shri Peepa Ji Maharaj]] laterly become Saint during [[Bhakti movement|Bhakti Movement]] in India and also from [[Sant Namdev]]. Both Sant were the [[Guru–shishya tradition|Great Spiritual Scholar]] of [[Ramananda|Swami Ramanad]]<nowiki/>a. Swami Ramananda was a 14th century [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] devotional Poet saint who lived in the Gangetic basin of [[North India|Northern India]].

'''[[Gujarat]]:''' [[Damodardev|Damodar Vanshi]], Tank, [[Rohilla dynasty|Rohilla]]

'''[[Punjab]] and [[Haryana]]:''' Bharatvanshi,

'''[[New Delhi|Delhi NCT]]:''' Darji Rajput, Bharatvanshi

'''[[Uttar Pradesh]]:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Darji Rajput, and Kakusth Darji.

'''[[Madhya Pradesh]]:''' Namdev Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Chhipi, Chhipa<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref>

'''[[Chhattisgarh]]:''' Mavi Namdev,

'''[[Maharashtra]]:''' Shimpi Darji.

'''[[Karnataka]]:''' In this state, Darji are also referred to as Bhavsar Kshatriya, Chhipi, Namdev Simpi and Shimpi, and their surnames are Pisse, Wade, Kakade, and Sanyasi.

'''[[Odisha]]:''' Maharana, Mahapatra and Darzi, the former two of which are also used as surnames
=== Muslim Darzi ===
In [[Uttar Pradesh]] state of india, Muslim Darji are also called as Khayyat and have recently begun affixing the title Idrishi, thereby tracing their origin to Hazrat Idrish. They believed that he was the real teacher from whom their forefathers learned the art of tailoring. The Idrishi Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. {{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

According to their traditions, Idris had learned the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

The Idrishi Darzi is said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>'' People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

The Punjabi Darzi is said to be converted from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>

The Idrisi of [[Jharkhand]] have a common origin with those of [[Bihar]], and intermarry. The community speak the Angika dialect of [[Hindi]]. Most Idrisis are still engaged in tailoring, but many Idrisis, particularly in [[Jharkhand]] are now farmers. Their customs are similar to other [[Bihari Muslim]]s.<ref>''People of India: Bihar'' Volume XVI Part One, edited by S. Gopal & Hetukar Jha, Seagull Books, pages 392–394</ref>
==In Pakistan==
In [[Pakistan]], the Darzi are two distinct communities, the Delhiwal Idrissis, who are found among the [[Muhajir (Pakistan)|Muhajir]] ethnic group, and the Chhimba Darzi, who are ethnically [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]]. The former are immigrants from [[Delhi]] and Uttar Pradesh in India. They are concentrated in the port city of [[Karachi]]. Like their North Indian kinsmen, many have now opened small shops and businesses, although many other members of the community work for other Idrissis. They remain divided by sectarian divisions, the Sunni Idrisi not marrying into [[Shia]] Idrisi families. The community claims itself to be of [[Shaikhs in South Asia|Shaikh]] status.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

In [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], the Chhimba Darzi are immigrants from [[Punjab (India)|East Punjab]]. Many in rural areas of Punjab have taken to cultivation, while those in urban areas have opened up small businesses. The Chhimba Darzi claim to belong to the [[Muslim Rajput]] community. They are entirely [[Sunni]], and many belong to the orthodox [[Deobandi]] sect.<ref>[[Pnina Werbner]], ''The Migration Process: Capital, Gifts and Offerings among British Pakistanis'', Berg publications</ref>
==See also==
* [[Druze]] [[heterodox]] [[Muslim]] community of [[Syria]], also derived their name from the word ''Darzi''
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Indian Muslim}}
{{Muhajir communities}}
[[Category:Muslim communities of Bihar]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of India]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Punjabi tribes]]
[[Category:Social groups of Pakistan]]
[[Category:Social groups of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Social groups of Bihar]]

Darzi

2022-04-05T22:58:06Z

Husain Ali Husain: According to tailor history of india

{{EngvarB|date=April 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{infobox ethnic group|
| group = Darzi
| native_name = Hindi
| native_name_lang = [[HI]]
| poptime =
| popplace = • India • Pakistan
| langs = • [[Hindi]] • [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| rels = • [[Hinduism]] • [[Islam]]
| related = • [[Chhimba Darzi]] • [[Chhimba]] • [[Shaikh of Uttar Pradesh|Shaikh]] • [[Peepa Kshatriya Darzi]] • [[Kakusth]] • [[Chhipa]] • [[Chhipi]]
}}
The '''Darzi''' caste, sometimes pronounced '''Darji''', are [[Hindus]] and [[Muslim]] community both, found in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]]. A small number are also found in the [[Terai]] region of [[Nepal]]. ''Darzi'' means ''[[tailor]]''. They are also known as [[Kshatriya]] Darji in Hindus <ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> and Idrisi<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part One, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, pages 412–415</ref> in Muslim Community. The Darzi or Darji are a community of tailors, numbering around more than 3,240,00 people in India. Darzi are largely a landless or less land community whose main occupation is tailoring. The profession of tailoring is being done by Both Hindu and Muslim Community. In Hindu Community, Darzi are known as Hindu Darzi who have mainly Gotras of kshatriya Varna. In muslim community, Darzi caste is known as Idrisi (Hazrat Idris). The idrisi community of Uttar Pradesh are those Turkic Muslim tribes of the 13th century who were settled in Delhi and different states of India. These both castes are enlisted in central and state caste lists for [[Other Backward Class (OBC)|Other Backward Class(OBC)]] in [[India]].

Tailoring is a profession which is done by the people of different religions and communities of India for their livelihood. Talking about the old times, the tailoring business can be seen among the elite class people because in Indian elite society only There was a custom of stitched clothes, on the contrary, in the middle class Indian tradition, it was customary to wrap it over the body rather than wearing. Taylor's work is done by people of different ethnic community in different regions of India. The most adopted work among different castes is that of tailor. Various castes have adopted it as a profession, most of them are from Hindu castes and some Muslim castes have also adopted it as a better alternative profession.
==History and origin==
The Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. According to their traditions, Idris was the first person to learn the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze. The Darzi are said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]. The Punjabi Darzi are said to be converts from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>
== In India ==
=== Hindu Darzi ===
Darzi have various synonyms as well as legends about their community origins, the legends vary according to the states in which they reside.

'''[[Rajasthan]] state:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji: In the desert state of [[Rajasthan]], the Darji claim their origin from the [[Rajput]] (Second Highest caste of warriors) tracing their descent from their legendary Hero [[Bhagat Pipa|Shri Peepa Ji Maharaj]] laterly become Saint during [[Bhakti movement|Bhakti Movement]] in India and also from [[Sant Namdev]]. Both Sant were the [[Guru–shishya tradition|Great Spiritual Scholar]] of [[Ramananda|Swami Ramanad]]<nowiki/>a. Swami Ramananda was a 14th century [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] devotional Poet saint who lived in the Gangetic basin of [[North India|Northern India]].

'''[[Gujarat]]:''' [[Damodardev|Damodar Vanshi]], Tank, [[Rohilla dynasty|Rohilla]]

'''[[Punjab]] and [[Haryana]]:''' Bharatvanshi,

'''[[New Delhi|Delhi NCT]]:''' Darji Rajput, Bharatvanshi

'''[[Uttar Pradesh]]:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Darji Rajput, and Kakusth Darji.

'''[[Madhya Pradesh]]:''' Namdev Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Chhipi, Chhipa<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref>

'''[[Chhattisgarh]]:''' Mavi Namdev,

'''[[Maharashtra]]:''' Shimpi Darji.

'''[[Karnataka]]:''' In this state, Darji are also referred to as Bhavsar Kshatriya, Chhipi, Namdev Simpi and Shimpi, and their surnames are Pisse, Wade, Kakade, and Sanyasi.

'''[[Odisha]]:''' Maharana, Mahapatra and Darzi, the former two of which are also used as surnames
=== Muslim Darzi ===
In [[Uttar Pradesh]] state of india, Muslim Darji are also called as Khayyat and have recently begun affixing the title Idrishi, thereby tracing their origin to Hazrat Idrish. They believed that he was the real teacher from whom their forefathers learned the art of tailoring. The Idrishi Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. {{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

According to their traditions, Idris had learned the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

The Idrishi Darzi is said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>'' People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

The Punjabi Darzi is said to be converted from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>

The Idrisi of [[Jharkhand]] have a common origin with those of [[Bihar]], and intermarry. The community speak the Angika dialect of [[Hindi]]. Most Idrisis are still engaged in tailoring, but many Idrisis, particularly in [[Jharkhand]] are now farmers. Their customs are similar to other [[Bihari Muslim]]s.<ref>''People of India: Bihar'' Volume XVI Part One, edited by S. Gopal & Hetukar Jha, Seagull Books, pages 392–394</ref>
==In Pakistan==
In [[Pakistan]], the Darzi are two distinct communities, the Delhiwal Idrissis, who are found among the [[Muhajir (Pakistan)|Muhajir]] ethnic group, and the Chhimba Darzi, who are ethnically [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]]. The former are immigrants from [[Delhi]] and Uttar Pradesh in India. They are concentrated in the port city of [[Karachi]]. Like their North Indian kinsmen, many have now opened small shops and businesses, although many other members of the community work for other Idrissis. They remain divided by sectarian divisions, the Sunni Idrisi not marrying into [[Shia]] Idrisi families. The community claims itself to be of [[Shaikhs in South Asia|Shaikh]] status.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

In [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], the Chhimba Darzi are immigrants from [[Punjab (India)|East Punjab]]. Many in rural areas of Punjab have taken to cultivation, while those in urban areas have opened up small businesses. The Chhimba Darzi claim to belong to the [[Muslim Rajput]] community. They are entirely [[Sunni]], and many belong to the orthodox [[Deobandi]] sect.<ref>[[Pnina Werbner]], ''The Migration Process: Capital, Gifts and Offerings among British Pakistanis'', Berg publications</ref>
==See also==
* [[Druze]] [[heterodox]] [[Muslim]] community of [[Syria]], also derived their name from the word ''Darzi''
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Indian Muslim}}
{{Muhajir communities}}
[[Category:Muslim communities of Bihar]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of India]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Punjabi tribes]]
[[Category:Social groups of Pakistan]]
[[Category:Social groups of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Social groups of Bihar]]

Darzi

2022-03-08T07:12:24Z

Husain Ali Husain: /* Muslim Darzi */Obj removing

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{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{infobox ethnic group|
| group = Darzi
| native_name = Hindi
| native_name_lang = [[HI]]
| poptime =
| popplace = • India • Pakistan
| langs = • [[Hindi]] • [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| rels = • [[Hinduism]] • [[Islam]]
| related = • [[Chhimba Darzi]] • [[Chhimba]] • [[Shaikh of Uttar Pradesh|Shaikh]] • [[Peepa Kshatriya Darzi]] • [[Kakusth]] • [[Chhipa]] • [[Chhipi]]
}}
Tailoring is a profession which is done by the people of different religions and communities of India for their livelihood. Talking about the old times, the tailoring business can be seen among the elite class people because in Indian elite society only There was a custom of stitched clothes, on the contrary, in the middle class Indian tradition, it was customary to wrap it over the body rather than wearing. Taylor's work is done by people of different ethnic community in different regions of India. The most adopted work among different castes is that of tailor. Various castes have adopted it as a profession, most of them are from Hindu castes and some Muslim castes have also adopted it as a better alternative profession.

The '''Darzi''' caste, sometimes pronounced '''Darji''', are [[Hindus]] and [[Muslim]] community both, found in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]]. A small number are also found in the [[Terai]] region of [[Nepal]]. ''Darzi'' means ''[[tailor]]''. They are also known as [[Kshatriya]] Darji in Hindus <ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> and Idrisi<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part One, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, pages 412–415</ref> in Muslim Community. The Darzi or Darji are a community of tailors, numbering around more than 3,240,00 people in India. Darzi are largely a landless or less land community whose main occupation is tailoring. The profession of tailoring is being done by Both Hindu and Muslim Community. In Hindu Community, Darzi are known as Hindu Darzi who have mainly Gotras of kshatriya Varna. In muslim community, Darzi caste is known as Idrisi (prophet Hazrat Idris). The idrisi community of Uttar Pradesh are those Turkic Muslim tribes of the 13th century who were settled in Delhi and different states of India. These both castes are enlisted in central and state caste lists for [[Other Backward Class (OBC)|Other Backward Class(OBC)]] in [[India]].
==History and origin==
The Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. According to their traditions, Idris was the first person to learn the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze. The Darzi are said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]. The Punjabi Darzi are said to be converts from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>
== In India ==
=== Hindu Darzi ===
Darzi have various synonyms as well as legends about their community origins, the legends vary according to the states in which they reside.

'''[[Rajasthan]] state:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji: In the desert state of [[Rajasthan]], the Darji claim their origin from the [[Rajput]] (Second Highest caste of warriors) tracing their descent from their legendary Hero [[Bhagat Pipa|Shri Peepa Ji Maharaj]] laterly become Saint during [[Bhakti movement|Bhakti Movement]] in India and also from [[Sant Namdev]]. Both Sant were the [[Guru–shishya tradition|Great Spiritual Scholar]] of [[Ramananda|Swami Ramanad]]<nowiki/>a. Swami Ramananda was a 14th century [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] devotional Poet saint who lived in the Gangetic basin of [[North India|Northern India]].

'''[[Gujarat]]:''' [[Damodardev|Damodar Vanshi]], Tank, [[Rohilla dynasty|Rohilla]]

'''[[Punjab]] and [[Haryana]]:''' Bharatvanshi,

'''[[New Delhi|Delhi NCT]]:''' Darji Rajput, Bharatvanshi

'''[[Uttar Pradesh]]:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Darji Rajput, and Kakusth Darji.

'''[[Madhya Pradesh]]:''' Namdev Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Chhipi, Chhipa<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref>

'''[[Chhattisgarh]]:''' Mavi Namdev,

'''[[Maharashtra]]:''' Shimpi Darji.

'''[[Karnataka]]:''' In this state, Darji are also referred to as Bhavsar Kshatriya, Chhipi, Namdev Simpi and Shimpi, and their surnames are Pisse, Wade, Kakade, and Sanyasi.

'''[[Odisha]]:''' Maharana, Mahapatra and Darzi, the former two of which are also used as surnames
=== Muslim Darzi ===
In [[Uttar Pradesh]] state of india, Muslim Darji are also called as Khayyat and have recently begun affixing the title Idrisi, thereby tracing their origin to Hazrat Idrish. They believed that he was the real teacher from whom their forefathers learned the art of tailoring. The Idrisi Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. {{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

According to their traditions, Idris had learned the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

The Idrisi Darzi is said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>'' People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

===<big> From Delhi to Awadh(oudh) migrated Turk</big>===

Delhi During the Mughal period, some units of Mughal soldiers who were Ilbari Turks used to protect the borders of Delhi. In the beginning of the 18th century, the weakening army of the Mughals and the increasing rebellions and internal wars of the Jaats and Sikhs took away the power of the Mughal forces and these soldiers left their areas around Delhi and left for Awadh. There were more in which children and women were also included.

This was the first military exodus from Delhi to Awadh in the early 18th century. These military families were settled in Ismailganj village by the Nawab of Awadh, A few decades later, in the war of 1857, these Ilbari soldiers fought with British power at a place called Chinhat, where there was a caravan saraaen and in the village of Ismailganj, Ilbari and Sayyad were victorious. and caused heavy loss of life and property to the British Cantonment in which the British lived along with their families.

After the end of the revolution, the revolutionaries were searched and action was taken against them, the houses were demolished and the Ilbari and Sayyid revolutionaries were hanged on the trees and their dead bodies were left hanging on the trees.

The jagirs of Sayyad's were confiscated and the Ilbaris had to leave the village and take refuge in other areas like Barabanki, Satrikh, Kanpur, Faizabad, Rudauli and other areas, due to the brutality and barbarism of the British soldiers, they had to change their hideouts again and again, but due to the rebels, the British They could not get any help, permanent shelter from the zamindars. Due to which he had to change his surname from Ilbari to Idrisi to hide his identity.

Therefore, later some regional zamindars were given shelter in their areas to save their rapidly deteriorating economic condition.

The Punjabi Darzi is said to be converted from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>

The Idrisi of [[Jharkhand]] have a common origin with those of [[Bihar]], and intermarry. The community speak the Angika dialect of [[Hindi]]. Most Idrisis are still engaged in tailoring, but many Idrisis, particularly in [[Jharkhand]] are now farmers. Their customs are similar to other [[Bihari Muslim]]s.<ref>''People of India: Bihar'' Volume XVI Part One, edited by S. Gopal & Hetukar Jha, Seagull Books, pages 392–394</ref>

==In Pakistan==
In [[Pakistan]], the Darzi are two distinct communities, the Delhiwal Idrissis, who are found among the [[Muhajir (Pakistan)|Muhajir]] ethnic group, and the Chhimba Darzi, who are ethnically [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]]. The former are immigrants from [[Delhi]] and Uttar Pradesh in India. They are concentrated in the port city of [[Karachi]]. Like their North Indian kinsmen, many have now opened small shops and businesses, although many other members of the community work for other Idrissis. They remain divided by sectarian divisions, the Sunni Idrisi not marrying into [[Shia]] Idrisi families. The community claims itself to be of [[Shaikhs in South Asia|Shaikh]] status.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

In [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], the Chhimba Darzi are immigrants from [[Punjab (India)|East Punjab]]. Many in rural areas of Punjab have taken to cultivation, while those in urban areas have opened up small businesses. The Chhimba Darzi claim to belong to the [[Muslim Rajput]] community. They are entirely [[Sunni]], and many belong to the orthodox [[Deobandi]] sect.<ref>[[Pnina Werbner]], ''The Migration Process: Capital, Gifts and Offerings among British Pakistanis'', Berg publications</ref>
==See also==
* [[Druze]] [[heterodox]] [[Muslim]] community of [[Syria]], also derived their name from the word ''Darzi''
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Indian Muslim}}
{{Muhajir communities}}
[[Category:Muslim communities of Bihar]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of India]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Punjabi tribes]]
[[Category:Social groups of Pakistan]]
[[Category:Social groups of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Social groups of Bihar]]

Darzi

2022-03-08T07:04:15Z

Husain Ali Husain: According to local tailring people who different caste in Muslim and hindus community

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{{infobox ethnic group|
| group = Darzi
| native_name = Hindi
| native_name_lang = [[HI]]
| poptime =
| popplace = • India • Pakistan
| langs = • [[Hindi]] • [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| rels = • [[Hinduism]] • [[Islam]]
| related = • [[Chhimba Darzi]] • [[Chhimba]] • [[Shaikh of Uttar Pradesh|Shaikh]] • [[Peepa Kshatriya Darzi]] • [[Kakusth]] • [[Chhipa]] • [[Chhipi]]
}}
Tailoring is a profession which is done by the people of different religions and communities of India for their livelihood. Talking about the old times, the tailoring business can be seen among the elite class people because in Indian elite society only There was a custom of stitched clothes, on the contrary, in the middle class Indian tradition, it was customary to wrap it over the body rather than wearing. Taylor's work is done by people of different ethnic community in different regions of India. The most adopted work among different castes is that of tailor. Various castes have adopted it as a profession, most of them are from Hindu castes and some Muslim castes have also adopted it as a better alternative profession.

The '''Darzi''' caste, sometimes pronounced '''Darji''', are [[Hindus]] and [[Muslim]] community both, found in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]]. A small number are also found in the [[Terai]] region of [[Nepal]]. ''Darzi'' means ''[[tailor]]''. They are also known as [[Kshatriya]] Darji in Hindus <ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> and Idrisi<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part One, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, pages 412–415</ref> in Muslim Community. The Darzi or Darji are a community of tailors, numbering around more than 3,240,00 people in India. Darzi are largely a landless or less land community whose main occupation is tailoring. The profession of tailoring is being done by Both Hindu and Muslim Community. In Hindu Community, Darzi are known as Hindu Darzi who have mainly Gotras of kshatriya Varna. In muslim community, Darzi caste is known as Idrisi (prophet Hazrat Idris). The idrisi community of Uttar Pradesh are those Turkic Muslim tribes of the 13th century who were settled in Delhi and different states of India. These both castes are enlisted in central and state caste lists for [[Other Backward Class (OBC)|Other Backward Class(OBC)]] in [[India]].
==History and origin==
The Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. According to their traditions, Idris was the first person to learn the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze. The Darzi are said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]. The Punjabi Darzi are said to be converts from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>
== In India ==
=== Hindu Darzi ===
Darzi have various synonyms as well as legends about their community origins, the legends vary according to the states in which they reside.

'''[[Rajasthan]] state:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji: In the desert state of [[Rajasthan]], the Darji claim their origin from the [[Rajput]] (Second Highest caste of warriors) tracing their descent from their legendary Hero [[Bhagat Pipa|Shri Peepa Ji Maharaj]] laterly become Saint during [[Bhakti movement|Bhakti Movement]] in India and also from [[Sant Namdev]]. Both Sant were the [[Guru–shishya tradition|Great Spiritual Scholar]] of [[Ramananda|Swami Ramanad]]<nowiki/>a. Swami Ramananda was a 14th century [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] devotional Poet saint who lived in the Gangetic basin of [[North India|Northern India]].

'''[[Gujarat]]:''' [[Damodardev|Damodar Vanshi]], Tank, [[Rohilla dynasty|Rohilla]]

'''[[Punjab]] and [[Haryana]]:''' Bharatvanshi,

'''[[New Delhi|Delhi NCT]]:''' Darji Rajput, Bharatvanshi

'''[[Uttar Pradesh]]:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Darji Rajput, and Kakusth Darji.

'''[[Madhya Pradesh]]:''' Namdev Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Chhipi, Chhipa<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref>

'''[[Chhattisgarh]]:''' Mavi Namdev,

'''[[Maharashtra]]:''' Shimpi Darji.

'''[[Karnataka]]:''' In this state, Darji are also referred to as Bhavsar Kshatriya, Chhipi, Namdev Simpi and Shimpi, and their surnames are Pisse, Wade, Kakade, and Sanyasi.

'''[[Odisha]]:''' Maharana, Mahapatra and Darzi, the former two of which are also used as surnames
=== Muslim Darzi ===
In [[Uttar Pradesh]] state of india, Muslim Darji are also called as Khayyat and have recently begun affixing the title Idrishi, thereby tracing their origin to Hazrat Idrish. They believed that he was the real teacher from whom their forefathers learned the art of tailoring. The Idrishi Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. {{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

According to their traditions, Idris had learned the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

The Idrishi Darzi is said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>'' People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

'''<big>From Delhi to Awadh(oudh) migrated Turk</big>'''

Delhi During the Mughal period, some units of Mughal soldiers who were Ilbari Turks used to protect the borders of Delhi. In the beginning of the 18th century, the weakening army of the Mughals and the increasing rebellions and internal wars of the Jaats and Sikhs took away the power of the Mughal forces and these soldiers left their areas around Delhi and left for Awadh. There were more in which children and women were also included.

This was the first military exodus from Delhi to Awadh in the early 18th century. These military families were settled in Ismailganj village by the Nawab of Awadh, A few decades later, in the war of 1857, these Ilbari soldiers fought with British power at a place called Chinhat, where there was a caravan saraaen and in the village of Ismailganj, Ilbari and Sayyad were victorious. and caused heavy loss of life and property to the British Cantonment in which the British lived along with their families.

After the end of the revolution, the revolutionaries were searched and action was taken against them, the houses were demolished and the Ilbari and Sayyid revolutionaries were hanged on the trees and their dead bodies were left hanging on the trees.

The jagirs of Sayyad's were confiscated and the Ilbaris had to leave the village and take refuge in other areas like Barabanki, Satrikh, Kanpur, Faizabad, Rudauli and other areas, due to the brutality and barbarism of the British soldiers, they had to change their hideouts again and again, but due to the rebels, the British They could not get any help, permanent shelter from the zamindars. Due to which he had to change his surname from Ilbari to Idrisi to hide his identity.

Therefore, later some regional zamindars were given shelter in their areas to save their rapidly deteriorating economic condition.

The Punjabi Darzi is said to be converted from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>

The Idrisi of [[Jharkhand]] have a common origin with those of [[Bihar]], and intermarry. The community speak the Angika dialect of [[Hindi]]. Most Idrisis are still engaged in tailoring, but many Idrisis, particularly in [[Jharkhand]] are now farmers. Their customs are similar to other [[Bihari Muslim]]s.<ref>''People of India: Bihar'' Volume XVI Part One, edited by S. Gopal & Hetukar Jha, Seagull Books, pages 392–394</ref>
==In Pakistan==
In [[Pakistan]], the Darzi are two distinct communities, the Delhiwal Idrissis, who are found among the [[Muhajir (Pakistan)|Muhajir]] ethnic group, and the Chhimba Darzi, who are ethnically [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]]. The former are immigrants from [[Delhi]] and Uttar Pradesh in India. They are concentrated in the port city of [[Karachi]]. Like their North Indian kinsmen, many have now opened small shops and businesses, although many other members of the community work for other Idrissis. They remain divided by sectarian divisions, the Sunni Idrisi not marrying into [[Shia]] Idrisi families. The community claims itself to be of [[Shaikhs in South Asia|Shaikh]] status.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

In [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], the Chhimba Darzi are immigrants from [[Punjab (India)|East Punjab]]. Many in rural areas of Punjab have taken to cultivation, while those in urban areas have opened up small businesses. The Chhimba Darzi claim to belong to the [[Muslim Rajput]] community. They are entirely [[Sunni]], and many belong to the orthodox [[Deobandi]] sect.<ref>[[Pnina Werbner]], ''The Migration Process: Capital, Gifts and Offerings among British Pakistanis'', Berg publications</ref>
==See also==
* [[Druze]] [[heterodox]] [[Muslim]] community of [[Syria]], also derived their name from the word ''Darzi''
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Indian Muslim}}
{{Muhajir communities}}
[[Category:Muslim communities of Bihar]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of India]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Punjabi tribes]]
[[Category:Social groups of Pakistan]]
[[Category:Social groups of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Social groups of Bihar]]

Darzi

2022-03-05T10:26:08Z

Husain Ali Husain: Spelling mistakes

{{EngvarB|date=April 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{infobox ethnic group|
| group = Darzi
| native_name = Hindi
| native_name_lang = [[HI]]
| poptime =
| popplace = • India • Pakistan
| langs = • [[Hindi]] • [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| rels = • [[Hinduism]] • [[Islam]]
| related = • [[Chhimba Darzi]] • [[Chhimba]] • [[Shaikh of Uttar Pradesh|Shaikh]] • [[Peepa Kshatriya Darzi]] • [[Kakusth]] • [[Chhipa]] • [[Chhipi]]
}}
The '''Darzi''' caste, sometimes pronounced '''Darji''', are [[Hindus]] and [[Muslim]] community both, found in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]]. A small number are also found in the [[Terai]] region of [[Nepal]]. ''Darzi'' means ''[[tailor]]''. They are also known as [[Kshatriya]] Darji in Hindus <ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> and Idrisi<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part One, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, pages 412–415</ref> in Muslim Community. The Darzi or Darji are a community of tailors, numbering around more than 3,240,00 people in India. Darzi are largely a landless or less land community whose main occupation is tailoring. The profession of tailoring is being done by Both Hindu and Muslim Community. In Hindu Community, Darzi are known as Hindu Darzi who have mainly Gotras of kshatriya Varna. In muslim community, Darzi caste is known as Idrisi (prophet Hazrat Idris). The idrisi community of Uttar Pradesh are those Turkic Muslim tribes of the 13th century who were settled in Delhi and different states of India. These both castes are enlisted in central and state caste lists for [[Other Backward Class (OBC)|Other Backward Class(OBC)]] in [[India]].
==History and origin==
The Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. According to their traditions, Idris was the first person to learn the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze. The Darzi are said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]. The Punjabi Darzi are said to be converts from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>
== In India ==
=== Hindu Darzi ===
Darzi have various synonyms as well as legends about their community origins, the legends vary according to the states in which they reside.

'''[[Rajasthan]] state:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji: In the desert state of [[Rajasthan]], the Darji claim their origin from the [[Rajput]] (Second Highest caste of warriors) tracing their descent from their legendary Hero [[Bhagat Pipa|Shri Peepa Ji Maharaj]] laterly become Saint during [[Bhakti movement|Bhakti Movement]] in India and also from [[Sant Namdev]]. Both Sant were the [[Guru–shishya tradition|Great Spiritual Scholar]] of [[Ramananda|Swami Ramanad]]<nowiki/>a. Swami Ramananda was a 14th century [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] devotional Poet saint who lived in the Gangetic basin of [[North India|Northern India]].

'''[[Gujarat]]:''' [[Damodardev|Damodar Vanshi]], Tank, [[Rohilla dynasty|Rohilla]]

'''[[Punjab]] and [[Haryana]]:''' Bharatvanshi,

'''[[New Delhi|Delhi NCT]]:''' Darji Rajput, Bharatvanshi

'''[[Uttar Pradesh]]:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Darji Rajput, and Kakusth Darji.

'''[[Madhya Pradesh]]:''' Namdev Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Chhipi, Chhipa<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref>

'''[[Chhattisgarh]]:''' Mavi Namdev,

'''[[Maharashtra]]:''' Shimpi Darji.

'''[[Karnataka]]:''' In this state, Darji are also referred to as Bhavsar Kshatriya, Chhipi, Namdev Simpi and Shimpi, and their surnames are Pisse, Wade, Kakade, and Sanyasi.

'''[[Odisha]]:''' Maharana, Mahapatra and Darzi, the former two of which are also used as surnames
=== Muslim Darzi ===
In [[Uttar Pradesh]] state of india, Muslim Darji are also called as Khayyat and have recently begun affixing the title Idrishi, thereby tracing their origin to Hazrat Idrish. They believed that he was the real teacher from whom their forefathers learned the art of tailoring. The Idrishi Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. {{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

According to their traditions, Idris had learned the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

The Idrishi Darzi is said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>'' People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

'''<big>From Delhi to Awadh(oudh) migrated Turk</big>'''

Delhi During the Mughal period, some units of Mughal soldiers who were Ilbari Turks used to protect the borders of Delhi. In the beginning of the 18th century, the weakening army of the Mughals and the increasing rebellions and internal wars of the Jaats and Sikhs took away the power of the Mughal forces and these soldiers left their areas around Delhi and left for Awadh. There were more in which children and women were also included.

This was the first military exodus from Delhi to Awadh in the early 18th century. These military families were settled in Ismailganj village by the Nawab of Awadh, A few decades later, in the war of 1857, these Ilbari soldiers fought with British power at a place called Chinhat, where there was a caravan saraaen and in the village of Ismailganj, Ilbari and Sayyad were victorious. and caused heavy loss of life and property to the British Cantonment in which the British lived along with their families.

After the end of the revolution, the revolutionaries were searched and action was taken against them, the houses were demolished and the Ilbari and Sayyid revolutionaries were hanged on the trees and their dead bodies were left hanging on the trees.

The jagirs of Sayyad's were confiscated and the Ilbaris had to leave the village and take refuge in other areas like Barabanki, Satrikh, Kanpur, Faizabad, Rudauli and other areas, due to the brutality and barbarism of the British soldiers, they had to change their hideouts again and again, but due to the rebels, the British They could not get any help, permanent shelter from the zamindars. Due to which he had to change his surname from Ilbari to Idrisi to hide his identity.

Therefore, later some regional zamindars were given shelter in their areas to save their rapidly deteriorating economic condition.

The Punjabi Darzi is said to be converted from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>

The Idrisi of [[Jharkhand]] have a common origin with those of [[Bihar]], and intermarry. The community speak the Angika dialect of [[Hindi]]. Most Idrisis are still engaged in tailoring, but many Idrisis, particularly in [[Jharkhand]] are now farmers. Their customs are similar to other [[Bihari Muslim]]s.<ref>''People of India: Bihar'' Volume XVI Part One, edited by S. Gopal & Hetukar Jha, Seagull Books, pages 392–394</ref>
==In Pakistan==
In [[Pakistan]], the Darzi are two distinct communities, the Delhiwal Idrissis, who are found among the [[Muhajir (Pakistan)|Muhajir]] ethnic group, and the Chhimba Darzi, who are ethnically [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]]. The former are immigrants from [[Delhi]] and Uttar Pradesh in India. They are concentrated in the port city of [[Karachi]]. Like their North Indian kinsmen, many have now opened small shops and businesses, although many other members of the community work for other Idrissis. They remain divided by sectarian divisions, the Sunni Idrisi not marrying into [[Shia]] Idrisi families. The community claims itself to be of [[Shaikhs in South Asia|Shaikh]] status.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

In [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], the Chhimba Darzi are immigrants from [[Punjab (India)|East Punjab]]. Many in rural areas of Punjab have taken to cultivation, while those in urban areas have opened up small businesses. The Chhimba Darzi claim to belong to the [[Muslim Rajput]] community. They are entirely [[Sunni]], and many belong to the orthodox [[Deobandi]] sect.<ref>[[Pnina Werbner]], ''The Migration Process: Capital, Gifts and Offerings among British Pakistanis'', Berg publications</ref>
==See also==
* [[Druze]] [[heterodox]] [[Muslim]] community of [[Syria]], also derived their name from the word ''Darzi''
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Indian Muslim}}
{{Muhajir communities}}
[[Category:Muslim communities of Bihar]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of India]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Punjabi tribes]]
[[Category:Social groups of Pakistan]]
[[Category:Social groups of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Social groups of Bihar]]

Darzi

2022-03-05T10:14:06Z

Husain Ali Husain: According the Local people of lucknow and other District and places..

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{{infobox ethnic group|
| group = Darzi
| native_name = Hindi
| native_name_lang = [[HI]]
| poptime =
| popplace = • India • Pakistan
| langs = • [[Hindi]] • [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| rels = • [[Hinduism]] • [[Islam]]
| related = • [[Chhimba Darzi]] • [[Chhimba]] • [[Shaikh of Uttar Pradesh|Shaikh]] • [[Peepa Kshatriya Darzi]] • [[Kakusth]] • [[Chhipa]] • [[Chhipi]]
}}
The '''Darzi''' caste, sometimes pronounced '''Darji''', are [[Hindus]] and [[Muslim]] community both, found in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]]. A small number are also found in the [[Terai]] region of [[Nepal]]. ''Darzi'' means ''[[tailor]]''. They are also known as [[Kshatriya]] Darji in Hindus <ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> and Idrisi<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part One, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, pages 412–415</ref> in Muslim Community. The Darzi or Darji are a community of tailors, numbering around more than 3,240,00 people in India. Darzi are largely a landless or less land community whose main occupation is tailoring. The profession of tailoring is being done by Both Hindu and Muslim Community. In Hindu Community, Darzi are known as Hindu Darzi who have mainly Gotras of kshatriya Varna. In muslim community, Darzi caste is known as Idrisi (prophet Hazrat Idris). The idrisi community of Uttar Pradesh are those Turkic Muslim tribes of the 13th century who were settled in Delhi and different states of India. These both castes are enlisted in central and state caste lists for [[Other Backward Class (OBC)|Other Backward Class(OBC)]] in [[India]].
==History and origin==
The Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. According to their traditions, Idris was the first person to learn the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze. The Darzi are said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]. The Punjabi Darzi are said to be converts from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>
== In India ==
=== Hindu Darzi ===
Darzi have various synonyms as well as legends about their community origins, the legends vary according to the states in which they reside.

'''[[Rajasthan]] state:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji: In the desert state of [[Rajasthan]], the Darji claim their origin from the [[Rajput]] (Second Highest caste of warriors) tracing their descent from their legendary Hero [[Bhagat Pipa|Shri Peepa Ji Maharaj]] laterly become Saint during [[Bhakti movement|Bhakti Movement]] in India and also from [[Sant Namdev]]. Both Sant were the [[Guru–shishya tradition|Great Spiritual Scholar]] of [[Ramananda|Swami Ramanad]]<nowiki/>a. Swami Ramananda was a 14th century [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] devotional Poet saint who lived in the Gangetic basin of [[North India|Northern India]].

'''[[Gujarat]]:''' [[Damodardev|Damodar Vanshi]], Tank, [[Rohilla dynasty|Rohilla]]

'''[[Punjab]] and [[Haryana]]:''' Bharatvanshi,

'''[[New Delhi|Delhi NCT]]:''' Darji Rajput, Bharatvanshi

'''[[Uttar Pradesh]]:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Darji Rajput, and Kakusth Darji.

'''[[Madhya Pradesh]]:''' Namdev Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Chhipi, Chhipa<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref>

'''[[Chhattisgarh]]:''' Mavi Namdev,

'''[[Maharashtra]]:''' Shimpi Darji.

'''[[Karnataka]]:''' In this state, Darji are also referred to as Bhavsar Kshatriya, Chhipi, Namdev Simpi and Shimpi, and their surnames are Pisse, Wade, Kakade, and Sanyasi.

'''[[Odisha]]:''' Maharana, Mahapatra and Darzi, the former two of which are also used as surnames
=== Muslim Darzi ===
In [[Uttar Pradesh]] state of india, Muslim Darji are also called as Khayyat and have recently begun affixing the title Idrishi, thereby tracing their origin to Hazrat Idrish. They believed that he was the real teacher from whom their forefathers learned the art of tailoring. The Idrishi Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. {{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

According to their traditions, Idris had learned the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

The Idrishi Darzi is said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>'' People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

'''<big>From Delhi to Awadh(oudh) migrated Turk</big>'''

Delhi During the Mughal period, some units of Mughal soldiers who were Ilbari Turks used to protect the borders of Delhi. In the beginning of the 18th century, the weakening army of the Mughals and the increasing rebellions and internal wars of the Jaats and Sikhs took away the power of the Mughal forces and these soldiers left their areas around Delhi and left for Awadh. There were more in which children and women were also included.

This was the first military exodus from Delhi to Awadh in the early 18th century. These military families were settled in Ismailganj village by the Nawab of Awadh, a few decades later, in the war of 1857, these Ilbari soldiers marked the British power where there was a caravanserai and fought in Ismailganj village. The British made a strong attack on the residency called Beligaard and caused heavy loss of life and property to the British cantonment in which the British lived along with their families.

After the end of the revolution, the revolutionaries were searched and action was taken against them, the houses were demolished and the Ilbari and Sayyid revolutionaries were hanged on the trees and their dead bodies were left hanging on the trees.

The jagirs of Sayyad's were confiscated and the Ilbaris had to leave the village and take refuge in other areas like Barabanki, Satrikh, Kanpur, Faizabad, Rudauli and other areas, due to the brutality and barbarism of the British soldiers, they had to change their hideouts again and again, but due to the rebels, the British They could not get any help, permanent shelter from the zamindars. Due to which he had to change his surname from Ilbari to Idrisi to hide his identity.

Therefore, later some regional zamindars were given shelter in their areas to save their rapidly deteriorating economic condition.

The Punjabi Darzi is said to be converted from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>

The Idrisi of [[Jharkhand]] have a common origin with those of [[Bihar]], and intermarry. The community speak the Angika dialect of [[Hindi]]. Most Idrisis are still engaged in tailoring, but many Idrisis, particularly in [[Jharkhand]] are now farmers. Their customs are similar to other [[Bihari Muslim]]s.<ref>''People of India: Bihar'' Volume XVI Part One, edited by S. Gopal & Hetukar Jha, Seagull Books, pages 392–394</ref>
==In Pakistan==
In [[Pakistan]], the Darzi are two distinct communities, the Delhiwal Idrissis, who are found among the [[Muhajir (Pakistan)|Muhajir]] ethnic group, and the Chhimba Darzi, who are ethnically [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]]. The former are immigrants from [[Delhi]] and Uttar Pradesh in India. They are concentrated in the port city of [[Karachi]]. Like their North Indian kinsmen, many have now opened small shops and businesses, although many other members of the community work for other Idrissis. They remain divided by sectarian divisions, the Sunni Idrisi not marrying into [[Shia]] Idrisi families. The community claims itself to be of [[Shaikhs in South Asia|Shaikh]] status.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

In [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], the Chhimba Darzi are immigrants from [[Punjab (India)|East Punjab]]. Many in rural areas of Punjab have taken to cultivation, while those in urban areas have opened up small businesses. The Chhimba Darzi claim to belong to the [[Muslim Rajput]] community. They are entirely [[Sunni]], and many belong to the orthodox [[Deobandi]] sect.<ref>[[Pnina Werbner]], ''The Migration Process: Capital, Gifts and Offerings among British Pakistanis'', Berg publications</ref>
==See also==
* [[Druze]] [[heterodox]] [[Muslim]] community of [[Syria]], also derived their name from the word ''Darzi''
==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Indian Muslim}}
{{Muhajir communities}}
[[Category:Muslim communities of Bihar]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of India]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Punjabi tribes]]
[[Category:Social groups of Pakistan]]
[[Category:Social groups of Uttar Pradesh]]
[[Category:Social groups of Bihar]]

Darzi

2022-03-05T06:42:04Z

Husain Ali Husain: Source of local people of awadh

{{EngvarB|date=April 2019}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2019}}
{{infobox ethnic group|
| group = Darzi
| native_name = Hindi
| native_name_lang = [[HI]]
| poptime =
| popplace = • India • Pakistan
| langs = • [[Hindi]] • [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]
| rels = • [[Hinduism]] • [[Islam]]
| related = • [[Chhimba Darzi]] • [[Chhimba]] • [[Shaikh of Uttar Pradesh|Shaikh]] • [[Peepa Kshatriya Darzi]] • [[Kakusth]] • [[Chhipa]] • [[Chhipi]]
}}
The '''Darzi''' caste, sometimes pronounced '''Darji''', are [[Hindus]] and [[Muslim]] community both, found in [[India]] and [[Pakistan]]. A small number are also found in the [[Terai]] region of [[Nepal]]. ''Darzi'' means ''[[tailor]]''. They are also known as [[Kshatriya]] Darji in Hindus <ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> and Idrisi<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part One, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, pages 412–415</ref> in Muslim Community. The Darzi or Darji are a community of tailors, numbering around more than 3,240,00 people in India. Darzi are largely a landless or less land community whose main occupation is tailoring. The profession of tailoring is being done by Both Hindu and Muslim Community. In Hindu Community, Darzi are known as Hindu Darzi who have mainly Gotras of kshatriya Varna. In muslim community, Darzi caste is known as Idrisi (prophet Hazrat Idris). The idrisi community of Uttar Pradesh are those Turkic Muslim tribes of the 13th century who were settled in Delhi and different states of India. These both castes are enlisted in central and state caste lists for [[Other Backward Class (OBC)|Other Backward Class(OBC)]] in [[India]].
==History and origin==
The Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. According to their traditions, Idris was the first person to learn the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze. The Darzi are said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>''People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]]. The Punjabi Darzi are said to be converts from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>
== In India ==
=== Hindu Darzi ===
Darzi have various synonyms as well as legends about their community origins, the legends vary according to the states in which they reside.

'''[[Rajasthan]] state:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji: In the desert state of [[Rajasthan]], the Darji claim their origin from the [[Rajput]] (Second Highest caste of warriors) tracing their descent from their legendary Hero [[Bhagat Pipa|Shri Peepa Ji Maharaj]] laterly become Saint during [[Bhakti movement|Bhakti Movement]] in India and also from [[Sant Namdev]]. Both Sant were the [[Guru–shishya tradition|Great Spiritual Scholar]] of [[Ramananda|Swami Ramanad]]<nowiki/>a. Swami Ramananda was a 14th century [[Vaishnavism|Vaishnava]] devotional Poet saint who lived in the Gangetic basin of [[North India|Northern India]].

'''[[Gujarat]]:''' [[Damodardev|Damodar Vanshi]], Tank, [[Rohilla dynasty|Rohilla]]

'''[[Punjab]] and [[Haryana]]:''' Bharatvanshi,

'''[[New Delhi|Delhi NCT]]:''' Darji Rajput, Bharatvanshi

'''[[Uttar Pradesh]]:''' Peepa Kshatriya Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Darji Rajput, and Kakusth Darji.

'''[[Madhya Pradesh]]:''' Namdev Darji,<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref> Chhipi, Chhipa<ref>{{Cite book|last=Digital Library Of India|url=http://archive.org/details/in.ernet.dli.2015.271875|title=Kshatriya Vansh Pradeep|date=1928}}</ref>

'''[[Chhattisgarh]]:''' Mavi Namdev,

'''[[Maharashtra]]:''' Shimpi Darji.

'''[[Karnataka]]:''' In this state, Darji are also referred to as Bhavsar Kshatriya, Chhipi, Namdev Simpi and Shimpi, and their surnames are Pisse, Wade, Kakade, and Sanyasi.

'''[[Odisha]]:''' Maharana, Mahapatra and Darzi, the former two of which are also used as surnames
=== Muslim Darzi ===
In [[Uttar Pradesh]] state of india, Muslim Darji are also called as Khayyat and have recently begun affixing the title Idrishi, thereby tracing their origin to Hazrat Idrish. They believed that he was the real teacher from whom their forefathers learned the art of tailoring. The Idrishi Darzi claim descent from Idris ([[Enoch (ancestor of Noah)|Enoch]]), one of the biblical and Islamic prophets. {{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

According to their traditions, Idris had learned the art of sewing. The word ''Darzi'' literally means ''business of tailor'' in Hindustani. It is said to be derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word {{transl|fa|darzan}}, which means ''to sew''. This is also the commonly accepted derivation of the name of the non-related religion Druze.{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

The Idrishi Darzi is said to have settled in [[South Asia]] during the early period of the [[Sultanate of Delhi]]. They are also divided on a linguistic basis, with those of [[North India]] speaking various dialects of Urdu,<ref>'' People of India: Uttar Pradesh'' Volume XLII Part Two, edited by Amir Hasan & J.C. Das, {{ISBN|9788173041143}}, page 413</ref> while those of [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]] speaking [[Punjabi language|Punjabi]].{{Citation needed|date=July 2021}}

The Punjabi Darzi is said to be converted from the [[Hindu]] [[Chhimba]] caste, and have several territorial divisions. These include the Sirhindi, Deswal and Multani. The Punjabi Darzi ([[Chhimba Darzi]]) are almost entirely [[Sunni]].<ref>H.A. Rose, ''A Glossary of the Tribes & Castes of Punjab'', Low Price Publications, page 228</ref>

The Idrisi of [[Jharkhand]] have a common origin with those of [[Bihar]], and intermarry. The community speak the Angika dialect of [[Hindi]]. Most Idrisis are still engaged in tailoring, but many Idrisis, particularly in [[Jharkhand]] are now farmers. Their customs are similar to other [[Bihari Muslim]]s.<ref>''People of India: Bihar'' Volume XVI Part One, edited by S. Gopal & Hetukar Jha, Seagull Books, pages 392–394</ref>
==In Pakistan==
In [[Pakistan]], the Darzi are two distinct communities, the Delhiwal Idrissis, who are found among the [[Muhajir (Pakistan)|Muhajir]] ethnic group, and the Chhimba Darzi, who are ethnically [[Punjabi people|Punjabi]]. The former are immigrants from [[Delhi]] and Uttar Pradesh in India. They are concentrated in the port city of [[Karachi]]. Like their North Indian kinsmen, many have now opened small shops and businesses, although many other members of the community work for other Idrissis. They remain divided by sectarian divisions, the Sunni Idrisi not marrying into [[Shia]] Idrisi families. The community claims itself to be of [[Shaikhs in South Asia|Shaikh]] status.{{citation needed|date=August 2017}}

In [[Punjab (Pakistan)|Punjab]], the Chhimba Darzi are immigrants from [[Punjab (India)|East Punjab]]. Many in rural areas of Punjab have taken to cultivation, while those in urban areas have opened up small businesses. The Chhimba Darzi claim to belong to the [[Muslim Rajput]] community. They are entirely [[Sunni]], and many belong to the orthodox [[Deobandi]] sect.<ref>[[Pnina Werbner]], ''The Migration Process: Capital, Gifts and Offerings among British Pakistanis'', Berg publications</ref>
==See also==
* [[Druze]] [[heterodox]] [[Muslim]] community of [[Syria]], also derived their name from the word ''Darzi''
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