Discussing Punjabi Muslim history, culture, politics
“Let the Turanis, Rajputs, Iranis & Afghans do the ruling & fighting; we will stay alive” [1] Concludes the book Punjab: A History from Aurangzeb to Mountbatten, but every conclusion has a premise & if the premise isn’t even true then the argument falls flat. The book also claims: “Whether or not they were Muslim,… Continue reading “Let the Turanis, Rajputs, Iranis & Afghans do the ruling & fighting; we (Punjabis) will stay alive”
The collapse of Mughal rule in Punjab which was accelerated by Nadir Shah's & later Abdali's invasions of India would cause the Multan region of Punjab to drift in to the Afghan (Pashtun) sphere. Fast forward & Nawab Muzaffar Khan Sadozai is Governor of Multan on behalf of the state founded by Ahmad Shah Abdali,… Continue reading Siege of Multan 1818
Adina Beg Arain Recently I came across a thread later converted in to a blogpost by the one and only Barmazid who is one of the pioneers of history twitter accounts with a following of over 18,000 and has a presence nearing a decade on twitter alone meaning he is clearly a very knowledgeable person… Continue reading Adina Beg, Sikhs, Durranis, Mughals & Punjab: Response to Barmazid
Credit: @AliZoraiz142 on Twitter Make sure to read the follow up post on Adina Beg's significance to the Punjabi Muslim narrative. The collapse of Mughal authority in 18th century in Punjab saw breakdown of a centuries old order, which had brought peace and prosperity in Punjab. Revolts, invasions and raids were the new normal because… Continue reading Adina Beg: Soldier, Statesman, Diplomat, Hero
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