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"The Siddi . . . also known as Sidi, Siddhi, Sheedi or Habshi, are an ethnic group inhabiting India and Pakistan. Members are descended from the Bantu peoples of the East African region. Some were merchants, sailors, indentured servants, slaves and mercenaries. The Siddi population is currently estimated at around 270,000–350,000 individuals, . . ." [Wikipedia] Learn More

Muhammad Khan, The Noble Ikhlas Khan with a Petition

African Queen Yasmin Mahal

African eunuch (3rd from left) and African queen Yasmin (2nd from right) at the court of Wajid Ali Shah.

Malik Ambar

Sultan Muhammad Adil Shah of Bijapur and African courtiers, ca, 1640.

Maharani Bamba Daleep Singh

African Queen Yasmin Mahal

The Three Princesses of the Royal House of the Punjab

The Three Princesses of the Royal House of the Punjab

Ajanta caves, painting 4

Sidis of Bombay

Sir Arjun Singh

Sardar Singh, Maharaja of Jodhpur

A Sais

Kanikar

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