Hindki ( ps, هندکي) is a term originally used by
Pashtuns
Pashtuns (, , ; ps, پښتانه, ), also known as Pakhtuns or Pathans, are an Iranian ethnic group who are native to the geographic region of Pashtunistan in the present-day countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan. They were historically r ...
to denote people or communities of Indian origin that they have been in contact with. More specifically this may include:
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historical Indian communities in Afghanistan, which were formerly active in trade and finance;
*people of Indian origin who have in recent historical times converted to Islam;
[A glossary of the tribes and castes of the Punjab and North-West provinces, compiled by H A Rose, vol II Page 333]
*speakers of
Hindko.
See also
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Hindkowans
References
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