The Hidden Story in the word Afghan

  • Ibrahim Khan Lawyer
Keywords: Afghan, Afghans, Pashtun, Bactria

Abstract

Tracing the origin of the exonym “Afghan” to Ancient Bactria and the Bactrian language. Challenging, the common held belief that the word has roots in Sanskrit. Providing an etymological source for the name. Showing historical evidence of the mention of the exonym to the 400s Common Era.  

Published
2022-05-03
How to Cite
KhanI. (2022). The Hidden Story in the word Afghan. Pashto, 51(663). Retrieved from http://pashto.org.pk/index.php/path/article/view/265
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Articles

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