India’s forgotten African tribe - BBC
An African-origin ethnic tribe of about 20,000 people has been living in near total obscurity in India for centuries.
Siddi - Wikipedia
The Siddi (pronounced [sɪdːiː]), also known as the Sheedi, Sidi, or Siddhi, are an ethnic minority group inhabiting Pakistan and India. They are primarily descended from the Bantu peoples of …
Who are the Siddis? A Brief Introduction to the 800-Year African ...
Feb 13, 2024 · There have been people of African descent in the Indian subcontinent for centuries. Some scholars believe that the Harappans or Indus people, who in the third …
Africans in India: From slaves to reformers and rulers - BBC
Dec 19, 2014 · Many Africans travelled to India as slaves and traders, but eventually settled down here to play an important role in India's history of kingdoms, conquests and wars. Some of …
In pictures: Indian Africans - BBC News
Jun 3, 2013 · There are smaller numbers in the state of Goa and in the cities of Mumbai and Hyderabad. Their ancestors, say historians, were slaves, soldiers, traders, pearl divers and …
Habshi and Sidi : Africans in the Deccan
Today there are about sixty-five thousand Africans living in Sidi communities in these regions of India. A few portraits of notable African Indians are currently on display in the exhibition …
Filmmaker Inspired to Make Documentary About Siddi Tribe
Apr 13, 2018 · How This African-American Filmmaker Was Inspired By African Indians. Feeling a connection to their struggles, Asha Stuart sought to shine a light on the resilient Siddi community.
Indian Siddis: African Descendants with Indian Admixture - PMC
The Siddis (Afro-Indians) are a tribal population whose members live in coastal Karnataka, Gujarat, and in some parts of Andhra Pradesh. Historical records indicate that the Portuguese …
The Siddis: Discovering India's little known African-origin community
Mar 2, 2018 · Siddis are believed to the descendants of the Bantu people in East Africa. According to Census 1931, they were brought to India by the Portugese towards the end of the …
On the genetic structure of Afro-Indians | Discover Magazine
Jul 13, 2023 · The Pith: Afro-Indians are mostly African, with a substantial Indian minority ancestry. The latter is disproportionately female mediated. It also seems that that ancestry is …