Amils

The Amils (Sindhi: اميل) are a caste of Sindhis. The word "Amil" has its origin in the Persian word "amal" (as "administer"). Amils used to work in Administration in Government services.

Amils and Bhaibands were the communities that were one of the earliest to take up English education during British colonial rule. They were, along with the Parsis, the closest to the British and were regularly sent to Britain in order to seal business deals on behalf of the East India Company.

Amils in Sindh

Amongst Sindhi Hindus, socially this clan ranks first in the hierarchical ranking among followed by Bhaiband. The Amils held the highest administrative offices under Muslim rulers, beginning in the mid-eighteenth century. They speak Sindhi. In 1938, Amils were primarily bankers, clerks, and minor officials . Amils are by no means the wealthiest in the Sindhi community but are highly educated professionals, often to this day.

Notable Amils include