List of converts to Islam from Hinduism
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This is a list of some converts to Islam from Hinduism.
| Name | Notes | Refs. |
|---|---|---|
| Kabir Suman | Formerly known as Suman Chattopadhyay; a Hindu Brahmin who converted | [1] |
| Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah | Son of Raja Ganesha; introduced Islam to many Hindus after his conversion | [2] |
| Murshid Quli Khan | The first Nawab of Bengal | [3] |
| Yuvan Shankar Raja | Indian musician | [4] |
| Malik Maqbul | Formerly known as Yugandhar | [5] |
| Malik Kafur | Commander of Alauddin Khalji, born as Hindu eunuch slave | [6] |
| Steven Vikash Chand | Arrested in the 2006 Toronto terrorism arrests | [7] |
| Malikussaleh | Originally Mara Silu; changed his name to Malikussaleh after his conversion | [8] |
| Kamala Das | Poet, Novelist, Short Story Writer | [9] |
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References[edit]
- ↑ I followed my heart, Deccan Chronicle, archived from the original on January 2, 2011 Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ N. Hanif (2000), Biographical Encyclopaedia of Sufis: South Asia, p. 320, ISBN 9788176250870
- ↑ Sarkar, Jadunath, ed. (1973) [First published 1948]. The History of Bengal. Volume II: Muslim Period, 1200-1757. Patna: Academica Asiatica. OCLC 924890. Search this book on
- ↑ Celebrities who converted to Islam
- ↑ Iqtidar Alam Khan (25 April 2008), Historical Dictionary of Medieval India, p. 88, ISBN 9780810864016
- ↑ http://www.preservearticles.com/2012031026316/complete-biography-of-malik-kafur.html
- ↑ A convert who wanted to spread the faith The Globe and Mail — June 7, 2006
- ↑ Perlak Sultanate, archived from the original on 2017-11-20, retrieved 2015-06-19 Unknown parameter
|url-status=ignored (help) - ↑ Writer Kamala Das kicks up a storm with her remarks on Lord Krishna, conversion to Islam
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