Affinity Group: South Asian Peoples

Affinity Bloc: South Asian Peoples

People Cluster: Rajput

Language: Urdu - (urd)

Alternate Name(s): Thakur

Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni

Country: India

Also found in: Pakistan

Population: 2,770,000

Global Population: 3,609,000

Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached

Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity

Overview: The Rajput (Urdu) of India, numbering 2,770,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Rajput people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, this group totals 3,609,000 in 2 countries. Their primary language is Urdu. The primary religion practiced by the Rajput (Urdu) is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.

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