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Makrani (caste)The Makrani are a Muslim community mainly found in the Indian state of Gujarat. Makrani is Simply a person from Makran region.[1] Makrani have two category Balochmakrani and Siddimakrani both are different caste. A Baloch caste person from Makran region of Balochistan is known as Balochmakrani.[2][3] Black person from Makran region of Balochistan is known as Siddimakrani.[4] The name "Makrani" comes from the Makran region of Balochistan. Where the Makranis are said to have originally came from. People from Makran region of Balochistan use Makrani as their lastname so that they can Identified by their place of Origin this practice helped distinguish individual with common first name. [5][6] Many Makranis today have adopted local Gujarati culture and also speak the Gujarati language.[7] Although, a small minority of Makranis live in Ahmedabad and many of them have migrated to other states in India such as Uttar Pradesh. The majority of Indian Makranis reside in Kathiawar.[citation needed] Qadir baksh rind baloch (Kadu Makrani)  Qadir Bukhsh Rind Baloch alias (Kadu Makrani) was a 19th century’s archetypal figure who was born and brought up in Makran, Balochistan. When life became hard for the working classes in Makran, Balochistan due to British colonists, Kadu Makrani, with his tribe, migrated to Kathiawar, Gujarat in mid of 19th century. Due to their courage and bravery, Nawabs of Kathiawar acquired their services to eliminate dacoits of Kathiawar. The rise of Kadu Makrani was disturbing to British imperialists. They were looking for an excuse to disarm Kadu Makrani and his tribe to break their power. When he was given a choice to either give away his weapons or be ready for a fight. He, with his tribe, chose to be insurgents instead of laying down their weapons. This distressed British forces as they failed to counter Kadu Makrani and his little army. Although British government announced Rs1,000/- and 20 acres land reward for his head[8][9]  See alsoReferences
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