The Hidden Story in the word Afghan

Authors

  • 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.  

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Published

2022-05-03

How to Cite

Khan, Ibrahim. “The Hidden Story in the Word Afghan”. Pashto 51, no. 663 (May 3, 2022). Accessed December 11, 2025. http://pashto.org.pk/index.php/path/article/view/265.

Issue

Vol. 51 No. 663 (2022): Pashto

Section

Articles

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