Bhishti

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Bhishti

A bhishti in India, 1870
Regions with significant populations
India • Pakistan
Languages
Urdu • Hindi • Awadhi
Religion
Islam

The Bhishti or Bahishti are a Muslim tribe or biradari found in North India, Pakistan and Nepal. They are also known as Abbasi, Bahishti Abbasi, Sheikh Abbasi and Saqqa. They often use the surnames Abbasi or Sheikh Abbasi. The Sheikh Abbasi belongs to the Arab tribe Banu Abbas. Bhistis traditionally served as water-carriers in the military.