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The '''Kasgar''' are a [[Muslim]] community, found in the state of [[Uttar Pradesh]] in [[India]] .<ref>People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII Part Two edited by A Hasan & J C Das pages 747 to 750</ref> After independence of [[Pakistan]] in 1947, many Kasgar migrated and resettled in [[Pakistan]]. They are now found mainly in [[Sindh]] province and have become part of [[Muhajir (Pakistan)|Muhajir]] community.<br />
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==History and present circumstances==<br />
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The Kasgar (from [[Persian language|Persian]] کاسگر meaning goblet-makers) are an occupational group who are makers of the '' kas kuza (Persian: کاسه کوزه)'' goblets and other earthen pots. They are concentrated in the [[Awadh]] region of [[Uttar Pradesh]]. Information regarding the origin of the community is obscure. They are similar to Muslim kumhar in west uttar pradesh.<br />
The Kasgar are an endogamous community, and they practice both parallel and cross cousin marriages.<br />
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Among the Kasgar, the caste council known as a [[panchayat]], plays an important role in resolving disputes among the community. They perceive themselves to be of [[Shaikhs in South Asia|Shaikh]] status. The community is split by sectarian affiliation, with some members belonging to the [[Shia]] sects, while others are [[Sunni]].<ref>People of India Uttar Pradesh Volume XLII edited by A Hasan & J C Das page 746</ref><br />
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