Nirdhi Bhil
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| Nirdhi Bhil | |
|---|---|
| Religions | Islam & Christianity [1] |
| Languages | Marathi and Bhili |
| Populated states | Maharashtra |
| Subdivisions | None |
Nirdhi Bhil or sometimes pronounced as Nilde Bhil are a Muslim community found in India.
Some Bhil, it is said to have occurred during the rule of the Faruki kings.[vague] Satmalas hills formed part of the territory the Faruqi kingdom, a medieval state in central India. A close association had developed between the Bhil of this region, and the Faruqi state led to the conversion of many of them to Islam.[2]