Khushwant Singh has called Lubana Sikhs: "The Salt of the earth". It is said that Lobanas are a sub-division of the larger Banjaras (Vanjara) grouping. The Lobanas have played an important role in the history of the Panjab in general, and in that of the Sikhs in particular. Many Lobanas like Makhan Shah, Lakhi Shah and Sant Prem Singh have played important roles in the history of Sikhi. The social mobility among the Lobanas under British rule is also noteworthy. Originally involved mainly with transport and trading they have overwhelmingly became agriculturists. The socio-religious resurgence in Panjab during the period of the British Raj and thereafter introduced many reforms in this community. So the study of the Lobana community helps us to understand the geveral process of socio-cultur
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| - Khushwant Singh has called Lubana Sikhs: "The Salt of the earth". It is said that Lobanas are a sub-division of the larger Banjaras (Vanjara) grouping. The Lobanas have played an important role in the history of the Panjab in general, and in that of the Sikhs in particular. Many Lobanas like Makhan Shah, Lakhi Shah and Sant Prem Singh have played important roles in the history of Sikhi. The social mobility among the Lobanas under British rule is also noteworthy. Originally involved mainly with transport and trading they have overwhelmingly became agriculturists. The socio-religious resurgence in Panjab during the period of the British Raj and thereafter introduced many reforms in this community. So the study of the Lobana community helps us to understand the geveral process of socio-cultur
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| - Punjab, Haryana, , Gujrat, Pakistan & Other parts
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| - Lubanki , Punjabi, Hindi and many others
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| - Tribal Community, Buisnessmen and Trading Community
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| - Khushwant Singh has called Lubana Sikhs: "The Salt of the earth". It is said that Lobanas are a sub-division of the larger Banjaras (Vanjara) grouping. The Lobanas have played an important role in the history of the Panjab in general, and in that of the Sikhs in particular. Many Lobanas like Makhan Shah, Lakhi Shah and Sant Prem Singh have played important roles in the history of Sikhi. The social mobility among the Lobanas under British rule is also noteworthy. Originally involved mainly with transport and trading they have overwhelmingly became agriculturists. The socio-religious resurgence in Panjab during the period of the British Raj and thereafter introduced many reforms in this community. So the study of the Lobana community helps us to understand the geveral process of socio-cultural change in the whole of Panjab.
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