#Hinduism in the #Afghan Frontier, a glorious history of resilience and heroism unparalleled in human history.

#Megathread #Hinduism #Afghanistan

Somewhere in the pages of history, a story of courage and bravery has remained unheard. Up in the high mountains of Afghanistan, a Hindu dynasty ruled for almost 200 years and watched over the ‘Khyber pass’ – the entry point to India. (2/n)

This family of brave kings fought the Islamic invasion from the west with all their might for over a hundred years. The banks of river Indus stands witness to their valiant defense of the motherland. Their story needs to be heard. Their sacrifice needs to be honored. (3/n)

This tale is recited not by a professional story teller, so there are bound to be inconsistencies, mistakes and neither is the author a Historian so above all, take it with a pinch of salt. (4/n)

Our main focus here are the #HinduShahis of Kabulistan, although I will add all I know of the dynasty which made #Sistan an 'ill omened frontier' for the Arab imperialists, the #Zubils of modern day #Helmand province.