When we think of the subcontinent, we think of the Mughal invasions of 1526 and the partition dates of 1947. The subcontinent’s destiny and final division would be shaped by the Durrani regimes, Mughal emperors, British rule, and the violent politics of partition during this huge period of history. The Jewish community of the subcontinent, on the other hand, is a portion of our history that many people are unaware of.
South Asian Jews come from a variety of ethnic backgrounds, including Baghdadi, Pashtun, Balochi, Sindhi, Sephardi, Ashkenazi, and European. The Jewish community is a vibrant religious community that has played a crucial role in merchant trade routes, as well as influencing the mindsets of our orthodox film industries and cultural enrichment, with some groups claiming to be descendants of Israel’s Ten Lost Tribes and others claiming to have arrived in India with King Solomon’s merchants.
Source: https://www.feminisminindia.com/2021/03/26/jewish-bollywood-india-history/
