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    Pashtuns

    The Pashtuns, historically known as ethnic Afghans or Pathans are an Indo-Iranian ethnic group native to South-Central Asia, who share a common history and culture. A substantial majority of ethnic Pashtuns shares Pashto, an Eastern Iranian language in the Indo-European language …

    (/ ˈpʌʃˌtʊn /, / ˈpɑːʃˌtʊn /, / ˈpæʃˌtuːn /; Pashto: پښتانه, Pəx̌tānə́), also known as Pakhtuns or Pathans, [a] are an Iranian ethnic group who are native to the geographic region of Pashtunistan in the present-day countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan.
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    United Kingdom: 100,000 (2009)
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    Who are the Pashtun people?
    Many scholars believe that the Pashtun people are descended from several ancestral groups. Likely the foundational population were of eastern Iranian origin and brought the Indo-European language east with them.
    Is Pashto a language?
    Pashto is one of the two official languages of Afghanistan, and it is the second-largest regional language of Pakistan, mainly spoken in the west and northwest of the country. In Pakistan, it is the majority language of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the northern districts of Balochistan.
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    Why are Pashtuns important?
    Pashtuns not only played an important role in South Asia but also in Central Asia and the Middle East. Many of the non-Pashtun groups in Afghanistan have adopted the Pashtun culture and use Pashto as a second language.
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    How many Pashto speakers are there?
    The total number of Pashto speakers is at least 40 million, although some estimates place it as high as 60 million. Pashto is "one of the primary markers of ethnic identity" amongst Pashtuns.
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    Ahmad Shah Durrani, founder of the Durrani Empire. Defeated the Maratha Empire at the Third Battle of Panipat. He is considered to be the founder of modern-day Afghanistan. Timur Shah Durrani, second ruler of the Durrani Empire, defeated Sikhs and took back Multan.Mirwais Hotak, revolted against Safavid … See more

    Pashtuns , also known as Pakhtuns or Pathans, are an Iranian ethnic group who are native to the geographic region of Pashtunistan in the present-day countries of Afghanistan and Pakistan. They were historically referred … See more

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    Excavations of prehistoric sites suggest that early humans were living in what is now Afghanistan at least 50,000 years ago. Since the 2nd millennium BC, cities in the region now … See more

    According to a study from 2012 called "Afghanistan from a Y-chromosome perspective", the study from a sample size of 190 showed R1a1a-M198 to be the most dominant See more

    Pashto is the mother tongue of Pashtuns. It is one of the two national languages of Afghanistan. In Pakistan, although being the second-largest language being spoken, it is often … See more

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    The majority of Pashtuns are found in the native Pashtun homeland, located south of the See more

    Their modern past stretches back to the Delhi Sultanate, particularly the Hotak dynasty and the Durrani Empire. The Hotaks were See more

    Among historians, anthropologists, and the Pashtuns themselves, there is some debate as to who exactly qualifies as a Pashtun. The most prominent views are:
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  4. Who are the Pashtun People? - WorldAtlas

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    • Most Pashtuns are Sunni Muslims, who follow the Hanafi school-of-thought. There are various Shia Pashtun tribes in the eastern parts of Paktia province (Afghanistan). A huge percentage of the Turis are Shia Muslims while the Bangash tribes are 50% Sunni and 50% Shia Muslims. Most Afghan historians believe that the Pashtuns descended from Qais Abdur...
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    What is the culture of the Pashtuns?
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  5. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Pashtun

    WebThe Pashtun constitute the largest ethnic group of the population of Afghanistan and bore the exclusive name of Afghan before that name came to denote any native of the present …

  6. https://www.thoughtco.com/who-are-the-pashtun-195409
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    Pashtuns are united by the Pashto language, which is a member of the Indo-Iranian language family, although many also speak Dari (Persian) or Urdu. One important aspect of traditional Pashtun culture is the code of Pashtunwali or Pathanwali, which sets out standards for individual and communal behavior. This …
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  7. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pashto

    A national language of Afghanistan, Pashto is primarily spoken in the east, south, and southwest, but also in some northern and western parts of the country. The exact number of speakers is unavailable, but different estimates show that Pashto is the mother tongue of 45–60% of the total population of Afghanistan.
    In Pakistan, Pashto is spoken by 15% of its population, mainly in the northwestern province of Kh…

  8. https://www.wikihow.com/Speak-Basic-Pashto

    WebSep 30, 2022 · Steps 1. Know how to greet others. Say "Assalam-o-alaikum (peace be on you)". ... 2. Say "with peace, you came" or "you are welcome". This could be used as a response to "thank you", or a …

  9. https://israelrising.com/the-pashtuns-are-the-tribes-of-israel

    WebFeb 18, 2016 · The Pashtuns are the Tribes of Israel Nadav Sofy February 18, 2016 The Society The Pashtuns, who live in Afghanistan, Pakistan and India, have a very special tradition, which says they are Bene Israel, and …

  10. https://celcar.indiana.edu/materials/language-portal/pashto

    WebTraditionally, Pashtuns are a family and community oriented society with a strong influence of tribalism. The more than 400 Pashtun tribes make up confederations, such …

  11. https://www.unitedlanguagegroup.com/.../5-pashto-facts

    WebApproximately 40 million people around the world speak Pashto as a native language. Meanwhile, Dutch has only 22 million native speakers. In addition to Afghanistan, 25 million people speak Pashto in Pakistan. The …

  12. https://www.peoplegroups.org/Explore/GroupDetails.aspx?peid=47285

    WebThe Pashto of United States, numbering 22,500, are Unengaged and Unreached. They are part of the Pashtun people cluster within the South Asian Peoples affinity bloc. Globally, …

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