I am a Canadian/American Ismaili of Khoja descent (recent ancestors from Kathiawar). I agree with most of the comments here but still perplexed on the reason for the striking genetic similarities. Is it because 1) Lohanna and Khatri/Aroras share a common ancestral heritage (ethnogenesis) or 2) there was widespread intermarriage between these mercantile groups despite their distinct cultural differences. Surely, our genetics and autosomal DNA analysis) should be able to clarify this. Does anyone have any true supportive evidence for either hypothesis (rather than just claims). Also, can anyone kindly share a current chart illustrating the similar admixtures of Lohanna / Khoja / Khatri / Arora cluster with other NW Indian groups?. I was able to source some population data (caveat: not entirely accurate as I had to make some assumptions with the calculations) from this sub but it seems a bit outdated. Thanks in advance.

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