*Residents of Amroha – Part 3*
*Pathans*
In Amroha there are many families who use the word "Khan" with their names, but in lineage they are not Khans. Among them are some from the Sayyid and Kamboh-Kalal families, whose ancestors were given the title of Khan during the native states. Their descendants still use the word Khan with their names to express this family distinction.
Apart from them, there are a few families of genuine Pathans and Khans present here: the Mastan family – Abu Khan, residents of Mohalla Cha Mullaman; the Bas family – residents of Mohalla Niyaziyan; Katkoi, etc.
*Bawarchi (Cooks)*
For a long time, families of Bawarchis have been settled in Amroha. They worked as cooks. People call themselves Mughals. Now they have taken up other work as well.
*Carpenters and Blacksmiths*
Most of their population is in Mohalla Maulana, Haqqani, Baswangunj, Begum Sarai Kalan, and Batwal. The carpenters and blacksmiths here are extremely skilled artisans. The charpoys of Bakchha are their special craft. They make doors and beams of excellent quality. They do every kind of construction work incomparably. Mistri Hafeezullah, resident of Mohalla Maulana, was a famous master craftsman.
*Bhats*
Their number is very limited. Mostly they live in Mohalla Machhrat and Moradabad Darwaza. These people are originally from the Bhat lineage, a large number of whom live in this region.
*Bhand / Naqal*
Their number is also limited in Amroha. By lineage, they are also connected to the original Bhands of India, i.e., the Shudra community. Mostly they live in Mohalla Ahmednagar. They are famous and well-known.
*Baz Qasab (Butchers)*
Most of their population is in Mohalla Begum Sarai Khurd. These people follow their ancestral profession.
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