Mazhabi
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A Mazhabi person is one belonging to the Dalit population of Punjab and Haryana in Northern India. The Government of India recognises Mazhabis as Scheduled Castes and Tribes, as part of their official affirmative action program.
Also referred to as Harijans and untouchables, Dalits are accorded low status in ancient Indian caste system, often employed as leather-workers, scavengers or labourers.
Since the Independence of India, many Mazhabis have embraced Sikhism.