Barkas is a neighborhood in Hyderabad, India, located in the old city area of Hyderabad. The name "Barkas" is believed to be derived from the English word "barracks". Before Indian independence, Barkas served as the military Barracks of the Nizam of Hyderabad.
The Chaush were brought from Yemen to work in the former Hyderabad State as military men for the Nizams. It is said that especially when it came to safeguarding Deccan, the 7th Nizam had absolute trust on these Arabs.[1] Another version states that "The name 'Barkas' is derived from 'Wadiya Barkas', which was a colony in Saudi Arabia. A regiment from Barkas in Arabia had been called to Hyderabad. Thus most of the residents of this colony were originally inhabitants of Yemen and Arabia."
Before Indian independence, Barkas served as the military Barracks of the Nizam of Hyderabad. The Nizams were surrounded by hostile rulers in the Deccan and chose to employ Arabs instead of the local military for the safeguarding of his family. These Arabs formed the bulk of the Nizams' personal army and were more reliable as they could not defect to the rival states unlike locals and were trustworthy.
Many mentions state that the last Nizam loved their trait of Loyalty and trusted them more than anyone else. The Arab population increased during this period, settling in mainly in barracks on the outskirts of the walled, gated city.
The local cuisine includes a sweet version of Harees (meat cooked with crushed wheat and spices) that is only available in Barkas. In the recent past Mandi, a Yemeni rice dish made with either chicken or mutton has grown into prominence which saw opening of multiple restaurants in Barkas and nearby areas.[4]
Main attractionsedit
Barkas houses a lot of mosques especially the 'Jama'a Masjid'.
'Barkas Maidan' a multi-use playground, which is helped the growth of great sportsmen especially in the field of football like Habeeb Khan, Salam Aidroosi, Majid Khan,[citation needed] etc. who have won laurels for Barkas at National and International level.
'Mandi Road' which is the main road of Barkas going to the Shamshabad Airport from Chandrayangutta crossroads. It is lined with many restaurants serving a variety of Arab cuisine. This road is named after the most popular Arab dish - the Mandi.[4]
Barkas is home to "Jaundice Medicine Barkas", a non-profit organization providing free medication for Jaundice disease. The organisation is led by a team from Al Qureshi tribe.[citation needed]
Sabil Ul Khair is another non-profit organization established in Barkas by Shaikh Saleh Bin Salam Bahattab catering to the social development of the area. And it offers various schemes for the social development of the locals, like providing funds for the marriage of girls belonging to poor households, funeral services etc.
Barkas also has a non-profitable organization called "Bait-ul-Maal". The sole intent of this organization is to help needy people and looking for the betterment of communities.
Ababu Minda Yimene, An African Indian community in Hyderabad, Cuvillier Verlag, 2004, pg 201
January 01, 1970
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Barkas Hyderabad news newspapers books scholar JSTOR October 2018 Learn how and when to remove this message Barkas is a neighborhood in Hyderabad India located in the old city area of Hyderabad The name Barkas is believed to be derived from the English word barracks Before Indian independence Barkas served as the military Barracks of the Nizam of Hyderabad BarkasNeighbourhoodBarkasLocation in Telangana IndiaShow map of TelanganaBarkasBarkas India Show map of IndiaCoordinates 17 18 47 N 78 28 58 E 17 31306 N 78 48278 E 17 31306 78 48278Country IndiaStateTelanganaDistrictHyderabadMetroHyderabadFounded byNizam of HyderabadNamed forbarracksGovernment BodyGHMCLanguages OfficialTelugu UrduTime zoneUTC 5 30 IST PIN500 005Vehicle registrationTSLok Sabha constituencyHyderabadVidhan Sabha constituencyChandrayanguttaPlanning agencyGHMCWebsitetelangana wbr gov wbr in The Chaush were brought from Yemen to work in the former Hyderabad State as military men for the Nizams It is said that especially when it came to safeguarding Deccan the 7th Nizam had absolute trust on these Arabs 1 Another version states that The name Barkas is derived from Wadiya Barkas which was a colony in Saudi Arabia A regiment from Barkas in Arabia had been called to Hyderabad Thus most of the residents of this colony were originally inhabitants of Yemen and Arabia Contents 1 History 2 Culture 3 Main attractions 4 Cuisine 5 Organisations 6 See also 7 External links 8 References 9 Further readingHistory editBefore Indian independence Barkas served as the military Barracks of the Nizam of Hyderabad The Nizams were surrounded by hostile rulers in the Deccan and chose to employ Arabs instead of the local military for the safeguarding of his family These Arabs formed the bulk of the Nizams personal army and were more reliable as they could not defect to the rival states unlike locals and were trustworthy Many mentions state that the last Nizam loved their trait of Loyalty and trusted them more than anyone else The Arab population increased during this period settling in mainly in barracks on the outskirts of the walled gated city Culture editThe area is noted for culture with its Arab influences 2 which later became integral to the Culture of Hyderabad 3 The local cuisine includes a sweet version of Harees meat cooked with crushed wheat and spices that is only available in Barkas In the recent past Mandi a Yemeni rice dish made with either chicken or mutton has grown into prominence which saw opening of multiple restaurants in Barkas and nearby areas 4 Main attractions editBarkas houses a lot of mosques especially the Jama a Masjid Barkas Maidan a multi use playground which is helped the growth of great sportsmen especially in the field of football like Habeeb Khan Salam Aidroosi Majid Khan citation needed etc who have won laurels for Barkas at National and International level Mandi Road which is the main road of Barkas going to the Shamshabad Airport from Chandrayangutta crossroads It is lined with many restaurants serving a variety of Arab cuisine This road is named after the most popular Arab dish the Mandi 4 Cuisine editThese restaurants also serve a variety of Arabic cuisine such as Kabsa Majboos Maqluba Quzi Saleeg and snacks such as Shawarma Falafel and Mutabbaq Organisations editBarkas is home to Jaundice Medicine Barkas a non profit organization providing free medication for Jaundice disease The organisation is led by a team from Al Qureshi tribe citation needed Sabil Ul Khair is another non profit organization established in Barkas by Shaikh Saleh Bin Salam Bahattab catering to the social development of the area And it offers various schemes for the social development of the locals like providing funds for the marriage of girls belonging to poor households funeral services etc Barkas also has a non profitable organization called Bait ul Maal The sole intent of this organization is to help needy people and looking for the betterment of communities See also editA C Guards Hyderabad State ForcesExternal links editVideo of Soldiers of NIZAMS of HYDERABAD Barkas A small Yemen in Hyderabad Yemeni Lifestyle is following by barkas people Barkas Street A Mini Arabia In HyderabadReferences edit A home for the Chaush community The Hindu 25 Sep 2011 The haleem debate Why some Indian Muslims are renaming the Ramzan delicacy daleem Little Arabia Times of India The Times of India Retrieved 25 July 2018 a b Aneez Prabalika M Borahzeenab 18 July 2014 So what s khaas about Barkas The Hindu ISSN 0971 751X Retrieved 25 July 2018 Further reading editحيدرأباد والحضارمة والمحاولات العبثية لطمس هويتها الإسلامية Al Ayyam Yemen 14 May 2007 Ababu Minda Yimene An African Indian community in Hyderabad Cuvillier Verlag 2004 pg 201 Retrieved from https en 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