Pathans of Gujarat
Junagadh Nawabs and state officials, 19th century | |
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| Unknown | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| India (Gujarat: Ahmedabad, Kheda, Bharuch) | |
| Languages | |
| Gujarati • Pashto • Hindustani • English | |
| Religion | |
| Islam | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Pathans • Rohilla • Pathans of Uttar Pradesh • Pathans of Rajasthan • Pathan of Bihar • Pathans of Punjab |
Pathans of Gujarat are a group of Pashtuns, who are settled across the region of Gujarat in western India. They now form a distinct community of Hindi speaking Muslims. They mainly speak Hindi with many Pashto loanwords, while a few elders in the community may still speak Pashto. Common tribes include Ghilzai, Babi or Babai (Pashtun tribe), Niazi, Bangash, Durrani, Yousafzai among others.