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Author: jai

CASTE SYSTEM OF SINDHIS

Sindhis don’t follow any caste system, but there are certain loosely defined ‘castes’ or ‘zaats’ that are distinct from each other as they have come to be associated with distinct cultural and behavioural characteristics.

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Future Agenda for Sindhis

I would like to make it clear that the view which I am going to express in this paper are going to be futuristic in orientation rather than any detailed description and analysis of the past.

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LEAVES OF HISTORY OF SINDH

Alexander the Great invaded the Indus Valley in 327 B.C. He entered through the Khyber Pass, after having plundered Iranian empire. For Greeks, India was an exotic land, as to most foreigners.

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Sassui Punnhun

Sassi Punnuh or Sassui Punhun (Sindhi: سَسُئيِ پُنهوُن‎, ) is a love story from Sindh and Baloch folklore. The story is about a faithful wife who is ready to undergo all kinds of troubles that would come her way while seeking her beloved husband who was separated from her by the rivals.

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Momal Rano

Momal Rano or Mumal Rano (Sindhi: مومل راڻو‎) is a romantic tale of Momal and Rano from the Sindhi Folklore and Rajasthani folklore. It is a multifaceted story that entails adventure, magic, schemes, beauty, love, ordeals of separation and above all romantic tragedy.

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Lilan Chanesar

Lilan Chanesar (Sindhi: ليلا چنيسر‎) is traditional story which dates back to the time of Jam Chanesar, one of the Soomra rulers in the 14th century Thatta, Sindh. It has often been retold in Sindhi and Persian.

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SINDHI SOCIETY & CULTURE

SlNDHl SOCIETY is an integral part of the great Indian society. And yet, because of local factors, it has a flavour of its own. The people are eclectic, not very profound, but very practical. As a wit put it, “The Sindhi rule of the thumb is to do whatever is convenient and profitable.”

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