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	{{Infobox ethnic group\|		{{Infobox ethnic group\|
	\|group= Pinjara		\| group = Pinjara
	\|~~population~~ = ~~85,46,428~~		\| poptime =
	\|popplace = ~~{{flagcountry\|~~India~~}},{{flagcountry\|~~Pakistan}}		\| popplace = • India • Pakistan
	\|langs = • [[Hindi language\|Hindi]] • [[Marwari language\|Marwari]] • [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] • [[~~Kannada~~ language\|~~Kannada~~]]		\| langs = • [[Urdu language\|Urdu]] • [[Hindi language\|Hindi]] • [[Marwari language\|Marwari]] • [[Marathi language\|Marathi]] • [[Gujarati language\|Gujarati]] •
	\|related= • • [[Mansoori]]		\| rels = Islam
			\| related = • [[Behna]] • [[Mansoori]]
	}}		}}
	The '''Pinjara''' ([[~~Rajasthani language\|Rajasthani~~]]~~: पिंज़ारा <small>(~~[[~~Devanagari~~]])<~~/small~~> {{~~Nastaliq~~\|~~پِنجارہ~~}} <~~small~~>([[~~Perso-Arabic script\|Perso-Arabic~~]]~~)</small>,~~ [[~~Kannada~~]]~~: '''ಪಿಂಜಾರ''' )~~ are ~~a community found in~~ the ~~states~~ of [[~~Madhya Pradesh~~]], [[~~Maharashtra~~]], [[~~Karnataka~~]], [[~~Gujarat~~]] and [[~~Rajasthan~~]] in [[~~India~~]]~~. The terms Pinjara~~, ~~Mansoori,~~ and ~~Dhunia are used interchangebly in some~~ regions of ~~India whereas in other regions they are separate communities~~. They are ~~also~~ known as [[~~Mansoori~~]]~~, especially in~~ [[~~Gujarat~~]], where the name Pinjara is no longer used. The ~~Pinjara~~ is ~~the traditional cotton carder of~~ [[~~Central India~~]], ~~just like~~ the ~~are~~ the ~~traditional cotton carders~~ of [[~~North India~~]].~~This~~ community ~~came from Persia~~ and ~~Afghanistan for business purpose~~ of ~~cotton farming and industries~~. ~~<ref~~ name="~~autogenerated750~~"~~>People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta~~, ~~S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 750~~ to ~~755 Popular Prakashan</ref><ref name=~~"~~autogenerated1733~~"~~>People of India Maharshtra Volume XXX Part Three edited~~ by ~~B.V Bhanu~~, ~~B.R Bhatnagar~~, ~~D.K Bose, V~~.~~S Kulkarni and J Sreenath pages 1733- 1737</ref>~~		The '''Pinjara''' (mansoori) are a Muslim community found in the states of [[Maharashtra]], [[Gujarat]], [[Rajasthan]] and some parts of [[Madhya Pradesh]] in India.<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Saheb \|first=Mr. Hazrath \|title=Culture among Pinjara Muslims \|url=https://www.ashwinanokha.com/resources/141.%20Culture%20among%20Pinjaras%20of%20karnataka.pdf}}</ref> The Pinjara Muslims form a distinctive community of Indian Muslims primarily concentrated in the western state of Maharashtra, particularly in [[Mumbai]]. Where large communities termed as [[Jama'at Khana\|Jama'at Khanas]] were formed in the 1800s.

			Originally the Pinjaras also called mansoori are the traditional cotton carders of [[Central India]] and the community is believed to have migrated to India from [[Central Asia]], particularly during the medieval period when many skilled artisans from [[Iran]] moved into the Indian subcontinent. Some members of Pinjara community have migrated to [[Pakistan]] and settled in [[Karachi]], [[Larkana]], [[Umerkot]] and other regions of [[Sindh]].{{Citation needed\|date=October 2024}}

			They are known as '''Shaikh Mansoori''' or Rangadis especially in [[Gujarat]] and [[Maharashtra]], where the name Pinjara is no longer used.<ref>{{Cite book \|last=Singh \|first=K. S. \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=45UddSHox5EC&q=Mansoori+people \|title=People of India: Gujarat \|date=1992 \|publisher=Anthropological Survey of India \|isbn=978-81-7991-105-1 \|language=en}}</ref> The name Mansoori is derived from a [[Wali\|Sufi saint]], [[Al-Hallaj\|Khwaja Mansoor Al Hallaj who belongs to al mansur family '''Al-Hallaj''' (c. 858-922).]] as they are claimed to be the decedents of him. Pinjara Muslims often speak the local languages of the regions they inhabit, such as [[Marathi language\|Marathi]], [[Gujarati language\|Gujarati]], or [[Urdu]], and their cultural practices are deeply influenced by their regional environments. The community is known for its strict adherence to Islamic practices and maintains a strong sense of social cohesion.

			Renowned for their traditional involvement in textile weaving, their name, "'''Pinjara'''," derived from [[Marathi language\|Marathi]], translates to "cage," a reference to the enclosures once used for their [[weaving]] equipment. This community boasts a diverse cultural heritage shaped by influences from their Islamic faith, Marathi language and culture, as well as their unique history and traditions.

	~~==History~~ and ~~origin==~~		When it comes to food habits, Pinjara Muslims have a rich culinary heritage that reflects the diverse influences of their history, culture and places they are settled in. In [[Maharashtra]] Their cuisine is a blend of Marathi and Muslim cooking styles and incorporates a range of spices and flavors that are unique to the region. Fish is also a popular food item among Pinjara Muslims, particularly in coastal areas of Maharashtra. [[Pomfret]], [[Indo-Pacific king mackerel\|Surmai]], and [[Mackerel as food\|Bangda]] are some of the common varieties of fish that are consumed in the community. Sweets and desserts also hold a special place in Pinjara Muslim cuisine. They have a range of traditional sweets such as [[Phirni]], [[Sheer khurma\|Sheer Khurma]], and [[Laddu\|Ladoo]], which are often served during festivals and special occasions.

	~~The community originated from local converts to Islam and foreigners who immigrated from Persia Afghanistan and other regions outside Indian subcontinent , and were involved in the~~ traditional occupation of cotton ~~ginning/trading~~. ~~Some '''Pinjaras''' who originated from converts~~ to ~~Islam claim their descent from Rajput~~ . According to history, they came from Rajasthan to Gujarat at the time of the form of Ran Singh and resided here. Even today, their main caste - Rao, Deora, Chauhan, Bhati, which is also a Rajput clan[2]. ~~The main origin~~ of ~~this community from Afghanistan and some~~ of ~~whose converted Muslim from Rajput's.But they were called, Dhuna by the Hindu community and it's also mentioned that dhuna, was stated to~~ the ~~Hindu carder not for Muslims~~. ~~Most of the people of this community used no surname until recent times however most of them have adopted surnames like Khan, Pathan while others use '''~~Mansoori'~~'' as a surname because the famous Persian Sufi Mansoor Al Hallaj was also a weaver.Tipu Sultan and Zayn Malik belong this Community~~.		Their traditional occupation of cotton carding was eliminated by [[Industrialisation\|industrialization]]. Few continued to work as cotton carders or traders. Many turned towards manufacturing or other sectors. Marriages with members of other castes of the same status are occasionally permitted. Mansoori's are mostly active in business or in engineering or accounting.{{cn\|date=September 2024}}

	~~==See also==~~		Celebrating Islamic festivals such as [[Eid al-Fitr]], [[Eid al-Adha]], and [[Muharram]], their cultural practices are deeply intertwined with their religious beliefs.
	*[[~~Ghanchi~~-~~Pinjara~~]]

	==References==		==References==
	{{reflist}}		{{reflist}}

	~~[[Category~~:~~Social groups~~ of Rajasthan]]		== Further reading ==
	~~[[Category~~:~~Social groups~~ of Maharashtra]]
	~~[[Category:Social groups of Madhya Pradesh]]~~		* {{cite book \|editor1-last=Lavania \|editor1-first=B. K. \|editor2-last=Samanta \|editor2-first=D. K. \|editor3-last=Mandal \|editor3-first=S. K. \|editor4-last=Vyas \|editor4-first=N. N. \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vm_KCE4XXPMC&q=9788171547692 \|title=People of India: Rajasthan, Volume XXXVIII, Part Two \|editor5-last=Singh \|editor5-first=Kumar Suresh \|publisher=Popular Prakashan \|year=1998 \|pages=750–755 \|isbn=9788171547692}}
	~~[[Category:Social groups of Karnataka]]~~		*{{Cite book \|editor1-last=Bhanu \|editor1-first=B. V. \|editor2-last=Bhatnagar \|editor2-first=B. R. \|editor3-last=Bose \|editor3-first=D. K. \|editor4-last=Kulkarni \|editor4-first=V. S. \|editor5-last=Sreenath \|editor5-first=J. \|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=4bfmnmsBfQ4C \|title=People of India: Maharashtra, Volume XXX, Part Three \|publisher=Anthropological Survey of India \|year=2004 \|pages=1733–1737 \|isbn=9788179911020}}
	~~[[Category:~~Muslim ~~communities of Rajasthan]]~~		*
	[[Category:~~Muslim communities~~ of ~~Madhya Pradesh~~]]		*
	[[Category:Muslim communities of ~~Karnataka~~]]		{{Indian Muslim}}

			[[Category:Social groups of Pakistan]]
			[[Category:Muslim communities of India]]

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	The community originated from local converts to Islam and foreigners who immigrated from Persia Afghanistan and other regions outside Indian subcontinent , and were involved in the traditional occupation of cotton ginning/trading. Some '''Pinjaras''' who originated from converts to Islam claim their descent from Rajput . According to history, they came from Rajasthan to Gujarat at the time of the form of Ran Singh and resided here. Even today, their main caste - Rao, Deora, Chauhan, Bhati, which is also a Rajput clan[2]. The main origin of this community from Afghanistan and some of whose converted Muslim from Rajput's.But they were called, Dhuna by the Hindu community and it's also mentioned that dhuna, was stated to the Hindu carder not for Muslims.~~They remained as Hindus in North India~~ , ~~but when It comes to south India they remained as Both Hindus and Muslims , they don~~'~~t have practice to do Namaz , Nor they don~~'~~t know Urdu , but recent days for political benefits~~ a ~~plan is being excuting to convert them in to Muslims , allowing them for mosques~~ also ~~from recent 5 years~~		The community originated from local converts to Islam and foreigners who immigrated from Persia Afghanistan and other regions outside Indian subcontinent , and were involved in the traditional occupation of cotton ginning/trading. Some '''Pinjaras''' who originated from converts to Islam claim their descent from Rajput . According to history, they came from Rajasthan to Gujarat at the time of the form of Ran Singh and resided here. Even today, their main caste - Rao, Deora, Chauhan, Bhati, which is also a Rajput clan[2]. The main origin of this community from Afghanistan and some of whose converted Muslim from Rajput's.But they were called, Dhuna by the Hindu community and it's also mentioned that dhuna, was stated to the Hindu carder not for Muslims. Most of the people of this community used no surname until recent times however most of them have adopted surnames like Khan, Pathan while others use '''Mansoori''' as a surname because the famous Persian Sufi Mansoor Al Hallaj was also a weaver.Tipu Sultan and Zayn Malik belong this Community.

	==See also==		==See also==

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	The community originated from local converts to Islam and foreigners who immigrated from Persia Afghanistan and other regions outside Indian subcontinent , and were involved in the traditional occupation of cotton ginning/trading. Some '''Pinjaras''' who originated from converts to Islam claim their descent from Rajput . According to history, they came from Rajasthan to Gujarat at the time of the form of Ran Singh and resided here. Even today, their main caste - Rao, Deora, Chauhan, Bhati, which is also a Rajput clan[2]. The main origin of this community from Afghanistan and some of whose converted Muslim from Rajput's.But they were called, Dhuna by the Hindu community and it's also mentioned that dhuna, was stated to the Hindu carder not for Muslims. ~~Most of the people of this community used no surname until recent times however most of them~~ have ~~adopted surnames like Khan~~, ~~Pathan while others use~~ '~~''Mansoori''' as~~ a ~~surname because the famous Persian Sufi Mansoor Al Hallaj was~~ also ~~a weaver.Tipu Sultan and Zayn Malik belong this Community.~~		The community originated from local converts to Islam and foreigners who immigrated from Persia Afghanistan and other regions outside Indian subcontinent , and were involved in the traditional occupation of cotton ginning/trading. Some '''Pinjaras''' who originated from converts to Islam claim their descent from Rajput . According to history, they came from Rajasthan to Gujarat at the time of the form of Ran Singh and resided here. Even today, their main caste - Rao, Deora, Chauhan, Bhati, which is also a Rajput clan[2]. The main origin of this community from Afghanistan and some of whose converted Muslim from Rajput's.But they were called, Dhuna by the Hindu community and it's also mentioned that dhuna, was stated to the Hindu carder not for Muslims.They remained as Hindus in North India , but when It comes to south India they remained as Both Hindus and Muslims , they don't have practice to do Namaz , Nor they don't know Urdu , but recent days for political benefits a plan is being excuting to convert them in to Muslims , allowing them for mosques also from recent 5 years

	==See also==		==See also==

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{{About|the Persian caste in India|the film in Marathi|Pinjra (film)}}
{{Multiple issues|
{{Cleanup rewrite|date=September 2019}}
{{More citations needed|date=September 2019}}
}}
[[File:Pinjara.jpg|alt=Pinjara|thumb|right|A [[Carding|cotton carder]] hand carding [[cotton]]]]
{{Infobox ethnic group|
|group= Pinjara
|population = 85,46,428
|popplace = {{flagcountry|India}},{{flagcountry|Pakistan}}
|langs = • [[Hindi language|Hindi]] • [[Marwari language|Marwari]] • [[Marathi language|Marathi]] • [[Kannada language|Kannada]]
|related= • • [[Mansoori]]
}}
The '''Pinjara''' ([[Rajasthani language|Rajasthani]]: पिंज़ारा <small>([[Devanagari]])</small> {{Nastaliq|پِنجارہ}} <small>([[Perso-Arabic script|Perso-Arabic]])</small>, [[Kannada]]: '''ಪಿಂಜಾರ''' ) are a community found in the states of [[Madhya Pradesh]], [[Maharashtra]], [[Karnataka]], [[Gujarat]] and [[Rajasthan]] in [[India]]. The terms Pinjara, Mansoori, and Dhunia are used interchangebly in some regions of India whereas in other regions they are separate communities. They are also known as [[Mansoori]], especially in [[Gujarat]], where the name Pinjara is no longer used. The Pinjara is the traditional cotton carder of [[Central India]], just like the are the traditional cotton carders of [[North India]].This community came from Persia and Afghanistan for business purpose of cotton farming and industries. <ref name="autogenerated750">People of India Rajasthan Volume XXXVIII Part Two edited by B.K Lavania, D. K Samanta, S K Mandal & N.N Vyas pages 750 to 755 Popular Prakashan</ref><ref name="autogenerated1733">People of India Maharshtra Volume XXX Part Three edited by B.V Bhanu, B.R Bhatnagar, D.K Bose, V.S Kulkarni and J Sreenath pages 1733- 1737</ref>

==History and origin==

The community originated from local converts to Islam and foreigners who immigrated from Persia Afghanistan and other regions outside Indian subcontinent , and were involved in the traditional occupation of cotton ginning/trading. Some '''Pinjaras''' who originated from converts to Islam claim their descent from Rajput . According to history, they came from Rajasthan to Gujarat at the time of the form of Ran Singh and resided here. Even today, their main caste - Rao, Deora, Chauhan, Bhati, which is also a Rajput clan[2]. The main origin of this community from Afghanistan and some of whose converted Muslim from Rajput's.But they were called, Dhuna by the Hindu community and it's also mentioned that dhuna, was stated to the Hindu carder not for Muslims. Most of the people of this community used no surname until recent times however most of them have adopted surnames like Khan, Pathan while others use '''Mansoori''' as a surname because the famous Persian Sufi Mansoor Al Hallaj was also a weaver.Tipu Sultan and Zayn Malik belong this Community.

==See also==
*[[Ghanchi-Pinjara]]

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Social groups of Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Social groups of Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Social groups of Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Social groups of Karnataka]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Rajasthan]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Madhya Pradesh]]
[[Category:Muslim communities of Karnataka]]