The Pipa Vanshi community is actually a Rajput community with a rich historical and cultural background.
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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> | 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 == | == In India == | ||
=== Muslim Darzi === | === 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}} | 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}} | ||