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Name of Afghanistan
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The name Afghānistān means "land of the Afghans", the name "Afghan" originally referred to a member of the Pashtuns. which originates from the ethnonym Afghan. Historically, Pashtuns were referred to
The Afghan Lodi dynasty of North India
The Afghan Lodi dynasty of North India
A Lithography collection made by James Rattray in the early 1800s shows the name Afghaunistan on the front cover.
A Lithography collection made by James Rattray in the early 1800s shows the name Afghaunistan on the front cover.
Shuja Shah Durrani and Men in his decorated palace Wellcome V0050531
Shuja Shah Durrani and Men in his decorated palace Wellcome V0050531
Afghan (ethnonym)
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Afghan is an ethnonym historically used to refer to Pashtuns. Since the second half of the twentieth century, the term has evolved into a demonym for all residents of Afghanistan, including those outs
Name of Afghanistan
…pronunciation: ) means "land of the Afghans", the name "Afghan" originally referred to a member of the Pashtuns. which originates from the ethnonym Afghan. Historically, Pashtuns were referred to as Afghans, the largest ethnic group of Afghanistan. The earliest reference to the name is found in the…
Bactrian document in the Greek script from the 4th century mentioning the word Afghan (αβγανανο): "From Ormuzd Bunukan to Bredag Watanan, the chief of
Bactrian document in the Greek script from the 4th century mentioning the word Afghan (αβγανανο): "From Ormuzd Bunukan to Bredag Watanan, the chief of the Afghans."