Silawat
Introduction The '''Silawat''', also known as '''Sangtarash''' (both ), are a Muslim community from the Marwar region of the state of Rajasthan in India. They are also present in the province of Sindh in Pakistan, where they are known as '''Gazdar'''.
Distribution In Sindh, the Silawat are concentrated in the cities of Karachi and Hyderabad. The city of Hyderabad is a particular stronghold of this community. Muhammad Hashim Gazdar, a former Mayor of Karachi belonged to the Silawat community.
See also * Tulsiram Silawat* Sindhi-Sipahi
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