Sunday, April 7th., 2019
| Sindhi | |
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| سنڌي, सिन्धी, | |
The word "Sindhi" in the Perso-Arabic script
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| Native to | Pakistan, India |
| Region | Sindh, Kutch |
| Ethnicity | Sindhis |
Native speakers
| 25 million (2007)[1] |
Kutch district
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|---|---|
Location of Kutch district in Gujarat
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| Country | India |
| State | Gujarat |
Kutch is mentioned in Greek writings during Alexander. It was ruled by Menander I of Greco-Bactrian Kingdom which was overthrown by Indo-Scythians followed by Maurya Empire and Sakas. in the first century, it was under Western Satraps followed by Gupta Empire. By fifth century, Maitraka of Valabhi took over from which its close association with ruling clans of Gujarat started. Chavdas ruled the eastern and central parts by seventh century but were came under Chaulukyas by tenth century. After fall of Chaulukya, Vaghelas ruled the state. Following conquest of Sindh by Muslim rulers, Rajput Samma
started moving southwards to Kutch and ruled western regions initially.
By tenth century, they controlled significant area of Kutch and by
thirteenth century they controlled whole of Kutch and adopted a new
dynastic identity, Jadeja.
Cheti Chand Celebrations (Sindhi New Year) from Prasanthi Nilayam - 7th Apr 2019
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