Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Year: 2021
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 9

Some Comments on the Historical Formation of the Pashtuns

*Master's Student, Specialty "International Relations and World Politics", Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies, Uzbekistan, Email id: abdurahmonov.obidjon@mail.ru

Online published on 15 November, 2021.

Abstract

The Pashtuns are not only the oldest and largest ethnic group in Afghanistan, but also the largest ethnic group in the world, with a long history and a strong position in power. This article reveals the historical formation and development of Pashtuns living in Pakistan and Afghanistan, as well as being recognized as the largest ethnic group in Afghanistan.

Keywords

Pleistocene, Jirga, Paleolithic, Aymak, Baluch, Brahmins, Eshkashim, Forsivon, Firuzkuhi, Gavarbati, Gujar, Ghorbat, Hazara, Hazara-Sunni, Hindu, Jalali, Jamshidi, Jat