Muslim Makwana
The Makwana are a Muslim community of Gujarat, India. The Makwana Muslims are now mainly small peasant proprietors found in north Gujarat. According to their traditions, their ancestor Bapuji, the son of Harpal Makwana, converted to Islam. He founded to the principality of Lalpur-Mandva, in Mahikantha. They are Sunni Muslims and speak Gujarati. The Makwana claim descent from the Jhala, also known as Makwana, clan of Rajputs.