The Muker are a

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community, found in

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and

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. They are also known as Mukeri, Mekrani, Makrani, Barmaki, Ranki and Mukri.

Present circumstances

The Mukeri were historically a part of the

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community of nomadic merchants and transporters. Whilst many Banjara groups would deal in any goods that might make a profit, the Mukeris specialised in the transport of wood and timber. Many are now settled agriculturalists. The community are

of the

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sect. They have their own tribal association, the International Mukeri Tanzeem.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Muker (Tribe) Social groups of Uttar Pradesh Social groups of Nepal Social groups of Pakistan Muslim communities of Uttar Pradesh Muslim communities of Bihar Ethnic groups in Nepal Social groups of Bihar Banjara people