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The '''Shikalgar''' are a Muslim community found in the state of [[Maharashtra]] in India.<ref name="Reference">Marginal Muslim Communities in India edited by M.K.A Siddiqui pages 37-45</ref> | |||
==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
The term Saiqalgar is derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word صیقلگر saiqalgar, which means a polisher. They were traditionally involved in the polishing and furbishing of metals. Little is known as to the origin of this community, other than that they are one of a number of [[Muslim]] artisan groups found in [[Maharashtra]]. The Saiqalgar may be converts from the [[Hindu]] [[Sikligar]] community. They speak the [[Dakhani]] dialect of [[Urdu]] among themselves, and [[Marathi language|Marathi]] with outsiders. The Saiqalgars are found mainly in the districts of [[Kolhapur | The term Saiqalgar is derived from the [[Persian language|Persian]] word صیقلگر saiqalgar, which means a polisher. They were traditionally involved in the polishing and furbishing of metals. Little is known as to the origin of this community, other than that they are one of a number of [[Muslim]] artisan groups found in [[Maharashtra]]. The Saiqalgar may be converts from the [[Hindu]] [[Sikligar]] community. They speak the [[Dakhani]] dialect of [[Urdu]] among themselves, and [[Marathi language|Marathi]] with outsiders. The Saiqalgars are found mainly in the Maharashtra districts of [[Kolhapur district|Kolhapur]] and [[Sangli district|Sangli]]. They are an extremely small community, with their settlements{{Vague|reason=Are they an extremely small community overall? or their settlements (plural) each contain few families?|date=September 2025}} containing only a few families.<ref name="Reference" /> | ||
==Present circumstances== | ==Present circumstances== | ||
The Saiqalgar are now divided into groups, those who are now mainly small to medium-sized farmers, and a smaller groups who are still involved with the polishing and furbishing of metals. Among the latter groups, a small number have taken to the manufacture of fireworks.<ref name=" | The Saiqalgar are now divided into groups, those who are now mainly small to medium-sized farmers, and a smaller groups who are still involved with the polishing and furbishing of metals. Among the latter groups, a small number have taken to the manufacture of fireworks.<ref name="Reference" /> | ||
The Saiqalgar generally marry within the community but there are instances of marriage with neighbouring [[Muslim]] groups such as the [[Attar (caste)|Attar]], Maner, Patwager and Tamboli. Like most Muslim artisan groups, the Saiqalgar have a [[caste]] association, the Sqailgar Jamaat. This organizations acts both as a welfare organization, as well as an instrument of social. They are entirely [[Sunni]], but incorporate some folk beliefs. | The Saiqalgar generally marry within the community, but there are instances of marriage with neighbouring [[Muslim]] groups such as the [[Attar (caste)|Attar]], Maner, Patwager and Tamboli. Like most Muslim artisan groups, the Saiqalgar have a [[caste]] association, the Sqailgar Jamaat. This organizations acts both as a welfare organization, as well as an instrument of social. They are entirely [[Sunni]], but incorporate some folk beliefs.{{cn|date=October 2023}} | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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{{Indian Muslim}} | |||
[[Category:Social groups of Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Social groups of Maharashtra]] | ||
[[Category:Muslim communities of Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Muslim communities of Maharashtra]] | ||
Latest revision as of 00:16, 20 September 2025
The Shikalgar are a Muslim community found in the state of Maharashtra in India.[1]
Origin[edit | edit source]
The term Saiqalgar is derived from the Persian word صیقلگر saiqalgar, which means a polisher. They were traditionally involved in the polishing and furbishing of metals. Little is known as to the origin of this community, other than that they are one of a number of Muslim artisan groups found in Maharashtra. The Saiqalgar may be converts from the Hindu Sikligar community. They speak the Dakhani dialect of Urdu among themselves, and Marathi with outsiders. The Saiqalgars are found mainly in the Maharashtra districts of Kolhapur and Sangli. They are an extremely small community, with their settlements[vague] containing only a few families.[1]
Present circumstances[edit | edit source]
The Saiqalgar are now divided into groups, those who are now mainly small to medium-sized farmers, and a smaller groups who are still involved with the polishing and furbishing of metals. Among the latter groups, a small number have taken to the manufacture of fireworks.[1]
The Saiqalgar generally marry within the community, but there are instances of marriage with neighbouring Muslim groups such as the Attar, Maner, Patwager and Tamboli. Like most Muslim artisan groups, the Saiqalgar have a caste association, the Sqailgar Jamaat. This organizations acts both as a welfare organization, as well as an instrument of social. They are entirely Sunni, but incorporate some folk beliefs.[citation needed]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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