[citation needed] 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.
[3] The Amils held the highest administrative offices under Muslim rulers, beginning in the mid-eighteenth century.
According to historians, the Lohanas have their roots in the Indian subcontinent before the arrival of the Aryans, who consider them possibly the oldest living community in the world.
In Ramayana, Luv is described as a great warrior, he along with his elder brother Kush stopped the horse and the entire army of his father Lord Rama's Ashwamedha Yagya.
It is said that the descendants of Luv then moved westwards and established their rule over today's Afghanistan and surrounding areas as well.
"Colonel Tod" who studied the history of Rajasthan intensively, describes Lohana as the oldest Kshatriya community.
One of the possible reasons for this bravery is that for centuries they found themselves falling in the direct path of invaders coming from the north-west such as the Persians, Macedonians, Huns, Mughals, etc.
Gujarat Lohana women are praised as they say that only Rajputani, Loharani and Mianai give birth to children with gems.
It is said that in 1422 AD, 700 Lohana families converted to Islam at the hands of Sayyid Yusufuddin Qadri in Thatta Sindh, now known as Memon.
In the early 20th century, a large number of Hindu Lohanas from Gujarat migrated to the British colonies of East Africa, with their descendants moving to Great Britain in recent decades.
At the same time, the Amil or Diwan people were employed, more educated and of urban mentality, they were considered to be of Kshatriya varna.
While most of these migrants continue to worship Guru Nanik as their ishta-devata (beloved deity), some have decided not to follow the pancha-kesh tradition after the migration.
It is said that some people came because of the oppression of the emperor; Some had migrated for business purposes and employment, while others were doing so for personal or family reasons.
"Vedaha" refers to Amil groups which were of different identities by Nukh (tribe, native) but were still connected to each other through matrimonial relations, meaning Vedaha means closely connected families, and "pada" refers to Amil groups that have neither the same identity (Nukh) nor any family relations.
Most Amils revere their gods and goddesses, Darya Sai (river, reservoir), and serve Thakur (Krishna.
In the month of Sawan, many Amil Gogio (Nag Panchami) festival is celebrated, it is believed that he was a Chauhan of Rajput dynasty of Rajasthan, his temple is found in Punjab.
Amidst this mixed form of religious traditions and beliefs, in some cases, in marriage ceremonies, some Amils recite bhajans (Vdhis) that have their origins in Kutch.
The prevailing customs, mannerisms, variations in the use and pronunciation of the Sindhi language/dialect help in determining the class of the Aamil people and their place of origin.
Other customs such as purdah and restrictions on women have been influenced by the then Muslim rulers, and were passed down by the Amil elders.
Costumes and ornaments of the Amils Men: Five thousand years ago, in the Mahabharata period, Hindus used to carry "mukta" (crown-tricolor) on their heads.
When Amil worked for Kalhora and Mir (after about 1720) he used to wear long turbans, flowing pyjamas (trousers) and mojri chappals (folded slippers with fancy embroidery).
They wore bangles in both the upper and lower parts of the hand and skirts (petticoats tied at the waist).
Bherumal said the Amil women's shoes were inextricably embroidered, with light colours used on the fabric covering the toes, and they were flat.
Boys from affluent Amil families wear cholas (shirts), whose collars are embroidered with gold and silver threads (mukes.
Many wealthy Amils wear caps made of muslin or thick poplin under their turbans and also put on a dupatta.
Amil Lifestyle, Customs, Rituals and Food Sindhis are basically followers of Sanatan Dharma.
The inhabitants of the northwestern part of the province of Sindh believe in the Shakta sect according to the Goddess Hinglaj Mata and Varun avatar Jhule Lal Sai, the people of the central province through which the Indus River flows to Jhule Lal Sai and Guru Nanak Dev, and the inhabitants of the southeast part of Sindh province close to Punjab are widely considered Jhulelal Sai, Guru Nanak Dev believes in.
The influence of Mughal Mirs (big zamindars or nawabs) in Sindh was so strong that some Amils were also used to celebrate and cooperate with the Muslim religionists.
The Amils generally spend heavily on marriage and death rituals, although some prefer a simpler and cost-effective method.
Inter-class, inter-caste marriages started happening in abundance and in the last 60-70 years there has been so much social and ideological change that now the difference between the Amil Bhaibands has reduced considerably.