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This is a list of some converts to Islam from Hinduism.
Name | Year | Notes | Refs. |
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Malik Kafur | 1299 | Commander of Alauddin Khalji, born as Hindu eunuch slave | |
Khusrau Khan | 1305 | Sultan of Delhi | |
Malik Maqbul | 1323 | Formerly known as Yugandhar | |
Khanzada Nahar Khan | 1359 | Khanzada Rajput ruler of Mewat. Formerly known as Raja Sonpar Pal. | |
Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk | 1400s | Kanarese Hindu adopted by Muslims | |
Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah | 1415 | Son of Raja Ganesha; introduced Islam to many Hindus after his conversion | |
Murshid Quli Khan | 1670 | The first Nawab of Bengal | |
Harilal Gandhi | 1936 | Son of Mahatma Gandhi | |
Ziya-ur-Rahman Azmi | 1960 | Islamic scholar, compiler of Al-Jami al-Kamil - The Authentic Hadith Encyclopedia | |
Sharmila Tagore | 1968 | Indian actress | |
Kabir Suman | 1999 | Formerly known as Suman Chattopadhyay; a Hindu who converted | |
Steven Vikash Chand | 2002 | Arrested in the 2006 Toronto terrorism arrests | |
Apu Biswas | 2008 | Bangladeshi actress | |
Ayesha Takia | 2009 | Indian actress | |
Chahatt Khanna | 2013 | Indian actress | |
Dipika Kakar | 2018 | Indian actress | |
Sanjjanaa Galrani | 2023 | Indian actress |
Notes
- Reconverted back to Hinduism following divorce.
- Reconverted back to Hinduism after divorce citing forced conversion.
References
- "Complete Biography of Malik Kafur". 10 March 2012. Archived from the original on 20 December 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- (B. P. Saksena 1992, p. 431):"Mubarak Khalji, was murdered by his favorite, a Hindu converted to Islam named Khusrau Khan."
- B. P. Saksena (1992) . "The Khaljis: Qutbuddin Mubarak Khalji". In Mohammad Habib; Khaliq Ahmad Nizami (eds.). A Comprehensive History of India. Vol. 5: The Delhi Sultanat (A.D. 1206-1526). The Indian History Congress / People's Publishing House. OCLC 31870180.
- Jayapalan, N. (2001). History of India. Atlantic Publishers & Distri. p. 70. ISBN 978-81-7156-928-1.
- Iqtidar Alam Khan (25 April 2008), Historical Dictionary of Medieval India, p. 88, ISBN 9780810864016
- Imperial Gazetteer2 of India, Volume 15, page 26 - Imperial Gazetteer of India - Digital South Asia Library
- Census of India, 1901. 14 May 2024. p. 152. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
- Puri, B. N.; Das, M. N. (2003). A Comprehensive History of India: Comprehensive history of medieval India. Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. p. 85. ISBN 978-81-207-2508-9.
- Jr, Everett Jenkins (2010). The Muslim Diaspora (Volume 1, 570-1500): A Comprehensive Chronology of the Spread of Islam in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. McFarland. p. 328. ISBN 978-0-7864-4713-8.
- N. Hanif (2000), Biographical Encyclopaedia of Sufis: South Asia, p. 320, ISBN 9788176250870
- Sarkar, Jadunath, ed. (1973) . The History of Bengal. Vol. II: Muslim Period, 1200–1757. Patna: Academica Asiatica. OCLC 924890.
- Gandhi, Rajmohan (2006), pp374
- Azmi, Zakir (3 March 2017). "Journey from Hinduism to Islam to professor of Hadith in Madinah". Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- "Celebrities who converted to Islam". The Times of India. 13 August 2014. Archived from the original on 29 September 2017. Retrieved 14 March 2022.
- I followed my heart, Deccan Chronicle, archived from the original on January 2, 2011
- A convert who wanted to spread the faith The Globe and Mail — June 7, 2006
- "Apu Biswas different tone!" অপু বিশ্বাসের ভিন্ন সুর!. Bangladesh Pratidin (in Bengali). 29 September 2019. Retrieved 8 June 2020.
- "Ayesha Takia Converted Her Religion to Become Abu Azmi's Daughter-in-law, Married 13 Years Ago!". 2 March 2022. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 18 January 2023.
- "Chahatt Khanna says she was brainwashed into converting to Islam by ex Farhan Mirza: Was told 'don't worship your God'". Hindustan Times. 24 October 2024.
- "When Dipika Kakar Opened Up On Converting Into A Muslim To Marry Shoaib Ibrahim, "I'm Very Happy & Proud…"". www.koimoi.com.
- Amena, Rasti (20 June 2022). . The Siasat Daily.
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- "Sanjjanaa Galrani Pens Heartwarming Note For Husband On National Doctor's Day". News18. 2 July 2021.
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