Malik clan (Bihar)

For other uses, see Malik (disambiguation).

The Mallick or Malik Baya are a small Muslim community found in the state of Bihar in India and follow Sunni Islam. They're claimed to be the descendants of Malik Ibrahim Baya.^{[1][2][3][4][5]}

Malik

Regions with significant populations
India
Languages
• Urdu • Hindi •
Religion
Islam
Related ethnic groups
Sayyid

According to Bihar Minority Commission report and several other historical books they are considered to be an Ashraf community^{[6][full citation needed]} among Bihari Muslims, which means that they have high social status. They are mainly concentrated around Jamui district Nawada, Sheikhpura, Nalanda and Patna district.^[7]

Hazart Syed Ibrahim Mallick Baya Tomb is historical place, being conserved by Archaeological Survey of India^[8]

Social status

In 2008, Maliks were included in the list of Other Backward Class in Bihar.^[9][10][11] All India Pasmanda Muslim Mahaz, All India Federation of OBC Implies, Mulniwasi Sangh, Santyashodak Samiti and other backward muslim organisations striked against the inclusion.^[12] Later, Maliks were made General caste in Bihar after protests.

See also

• Bihar Sharif
• Malik Ibrahim Bayu