They are descended from the family and close kinsmen of Rajgond who converted to Islam about three hundred years ago.[when?]
The community is descended from Raja Bhagtu Shah, the ruler of the Kingdom of Deogarh, who converted to Islam.
[1] The Muslim Raj Gond are found mainly in the city of Nagpur, living mainly in the Dao Mandi area.
Like other Muslim communities in Maharashtra, they have come under the influence of the Tableeghi Jamat.
There has also been a movement towards adoption of Urdu, and the use of the Gondi language has almost disappeared.