Muslim Kamboh (Uttar Pradesh) - Origin - Hindu Origin

Hindu Origin

The tradition of an Hindu origin seems more prevalent among the Kamboh of Saharanpur District. According to their traditions, during the early years of Islam in India, one of the groups of this clan embraced Islam at the instance of Shaikh Bahauddin Zakariya Suhrawardi (of Multan) and his son Shaikh Sadruddin. Their tradition refers to their migration from Multan to Saharanpur under the Lodhi dynasty. It is interesting that Saharanpur District is also home to a large community of Hindu.Kamboh's are believed to be one of sub caste of Jatts when they migrated to Saharanpur District from Multan, few of them remained in several districts of Punjab and remained affiliated with agriculture. Kambohs, and may be the site of their earliest settlement in Uttar Pradesh.

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