Amils


The Amils are the Sub group/caste of Lohana Community The word "Amil" has its origin in the Persian word "amal". Amil Lohanas used to work in Administration in Government services
During the British Rule, Amils and Bhaibands spoke fluent English, as compared to the Thatis and Sahitis, who being traders and shopkeepers, could not. They were, along with the Parsis, the closest to the British and were regularly sent to Britain in order to seal business deals on behalf of the East India Company.

Amils in Sindh

In Sindh this clan ranks first in the hierarchical ranking among followed by Bhaiband. The Amils held the highest administrative offices under Muslim rulers, beginning in the mid-eighteenth century. They speak Sindhi. Amils consist principally of bankers, clerks, businesspersons and lawyers. Amils are the wealthiest in the Sindhi community and are highly educated, even to this day. They pray mostly to Guru Nanak and very rarely to Jhulelal.
Amils can be distinguished by their exceptionally long surnames.

Notable Amils include

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