English-educated
Sindhi Amils became westernized in attire, with
three piece and tie or bow. The picture is of
a Sindhi Amil home in London. Note the gown, the
long coat and pant and coat. Their hair style
is sans parting without any hair falling on the
forehead.
The Amils were serving in the
Court of Mirs. They held high positions. From
khudabad they came to Hyderabad, and called themselves
Khudabadi Amils. After the advent of Britishers,
they entered government services. Educational,
social and cultural renaissance of Sind was brought
in by them. Their minds were always open to new
ideas. They became westernised during the British
rule. After partition, most of them have migrated
to States and United Kingdom.
Bhaibunds were chiefly traders.
No trade was taboo for them. They would spend
their earnings on good food, clothing, gold ornaments
and precious stones. Their ladies are comparatively
orthodox and spend time in pooja-path. The Bhaibunds
are philanthropists and give much time in the
way of God.
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