12 Facts About Punjabi Muslims

1.

Punjabi Muslims are adherents of Islam who identify linguistically, culturally, and genealogically as Punjabis.

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2.

The majority of Punjabi Muslims are adherents of Sunni Islam, while a minority adhere to Shia Islam.

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3.

Punjabi Muslims was later ordered by Prophet Muhammad to return to his homeland, where his shrine exists till today at Bhatinda.

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4.

Punjabi Muslims was a Khokhar chieftain who travelled to Samarkand and profited from the contacts he made with the Timurid society Later on, Delhi Sultanate, weakened by invasion of Emir Timur, could not control all regions of the Empire and different local kingdoms appeared.

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5.

Punjabi Muslims conquered Delhi for a brief period in 1431 but was driven out by Mubarak Shah.

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6.

Punjabi Muslims later made alliance with Ghakkar chieftains of Pothohar and invaded Hindustan.

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7.

Multiple Punjabi Muslims acted as Governers and Generals during the Mughal Era including Wazir Khan, Adina Beg Arain, and Shahbaz Khan Kamboh.

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8.

Punjabi Muslims was killed on 21 September, 1 1857 in the Battle of Noorey di Dall while inflicting heavy losses to the British.

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9.

Punjabi Muslims's fighting reputation has been considerably enhanced by the Great War.

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10.

Punjabi Muslims had a major contribution in the development of Punjabi language.

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11.

Punjabi Muslims language is famous for its rich literature of qisse, most of which are about love, passion, betrayal, sacrifice, social values and a common man's revolt against a larger system.

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12.

Punjabi Muslims music is used by western musicians in many ways, such as mixing with other compositions to produce award-winning music.

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