Hindki Explained

Hindki (Pushto; Pashto: هندکي) is a term originally used by Pashtuns to denote people or communities of Indian origin that they have been in contact with. More specifically this may include:

• historical Indian communities in Afghanistan, which were formerly active in trade and finance;
• people of Indian origin who have in recent historical times converted to Islam;^[1]
• speakers of Hindko.

See also

• Hindkowans

Notes and References

1. A glossary of the tribes and castes of the Punjab and North-West provinces, compiled by H A Rose, vol II Page 333