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became apparent, native rulers once again established themselves independent. Among these the Saffarids of Seistan shone briefly in the Afghan area. The fanatic founder of this dynasty, the coppersmith's apprentice Yaqub ibn Layth Saffari, came forth from his capital at Zaranj in 870 AD and marched
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rulers. However, most historians claim that the rulers of Ghazni and Kabul remained non-Muslim. There is no information on the number of converts, although the Arabs unsuccessfully continued their missions of invading the land to spread Islam for the next 200 or so years. It was in 870 AD when
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but in the east, in the mountains, cities submitted only to rise in revolt and the hastily converted returned to their old beliefs once the armies passed. The harshness and avariciousness of Arab rule produced such unrest, however, that once the waning power of the
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Basawal is the site of a Buddhist cave temple complex in eastern Afghanistan. The caves, 150 in all, are partly hewn out in two rows and arranged in seven groups, which presumably correspond to the seven monastic institutions of Buddhist times.
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in the north extended their Islamic influence into the area. It is reported that Muslims and non-Muslims still lived side by side in Kabul before the arrival of
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The Cultural, Social And Intellectual State Of The People Of Afghanistan In The Era Just Before The Advent Of Islam by eminent Afghan historian Abdul Hai Habibi
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with an army of around 6,000 Arab Muslims. The General "broke off a hand of the idol and plucked out the rubies which were its eyes to persuade the Marzbān of
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South Asian Archaeology 1975: Papers from the Third International Conference of the Association of South Asian Archaeologists in Western Europe Held in Paris
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The races of Afghanistan Being a brief account of the principal nations inhabiting that country, by Henry Walter Bellow Asian Educational services, Page 73
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is surrounded by many miniature stupas and shrines, ornamented with clay bas reliefs. There were several colossal statues of the
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10th Century AD. Durga was popularised during the Shahi period as several images of this deity are found in Afghanistan.
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in the west. It is unknown how many accepted the new religion, but the Shahi rulers remained non-Muslim until they lost
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These coins were issued from at least eight mint towns, which suggests a wider range for their circulation
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Excavations at Kandahar 1974 & 1975 (Society for South Asian Studies Monograph) by Anthony McNicoll
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from this date onward. The Arabs then proceeded to Ghazni and Kabul to convert or conquer the Buddhist
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History of Buddhism in Afghanistan By Sī. Esa Upāsaka, Kendrīya-Tibbatī-Ucca-Śikṣā-Saṃsthānam page 187
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History of Buddhism in Afghanistan By Sī. Esa Upāsaka, Kendrīya-Tibbatī-Ucca-Śikṣā-Saṃsthānam page XX
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region, the Shahi kings drew revenue from the constant caravan trade passing through their dominions.
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during these visits. It is reported that the Hephthalites were fervent followers of the Hindu god
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Communities of various religious and ethnic backgrounds have lived in the land of what is now
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in 642 AD and then they marched with confidence to the east. On the western periphery of the
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Remains of settlement dating to the second half of the first millennium AD. Marble statue of
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History of civilizations of Central Asia, Volume 3 By Boris Abramovich Litvinovskiĭ Page 399
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History of civilizations of Central Asia, Volume 3 By Boris Abramovich Litvinovskiĭ Page 427
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finally conquered Afghanistan by establishing Muslim governors throughout the provinces.
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Pakistan and the emergence of Islamic militancy in Afghanistan By Rizwan Hussain page 17
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By the mid ninth century the whole region from the fortress city of Kabul to at least
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were in power, the entire population of Afghanistan was practicing Islam, except the
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Standard Catalog of World Coins 1901-2000 By Colin R. Bruce, Thomas Michael Page 35
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Early medieval Indian society: a study in feudalisation By R.S. Sharma Page 130
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Early medieval Indian society: a study in feudalisation By R.S. Sharma page 130
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Believed to be built in 507 AD, the larger in 554 AD. Destroyed in 2001 by the
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André Wink, "Al-Hind: The Making of the Indo-Islamic World", Brill 1990. p 120
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celebrated for its strength, accessible only by one road. In it there are
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of the god's worthlessness." He explained to the worshippers of the
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term to describe someone who was native to the region known as
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Taller, 55 meter Buddha in 1963 and in 2008 after destruction
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Smaller, 38 meter Buddha, before and after destruction.
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Closing years of the 10th and the early 11th century.
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They took the same message to 1040: 2063: 2061: 2059: 2057: 2055: 2053: 2051: 2049: 1784:and Herat, conquering in the name of Islam." 2137: 1450:, included one seated and of the Buddha in 2282:(1971) "Sites in Perspective (Chapter 3)" 2252: 2213: 1946: 1944: 1047: 1033: 2046: 2014: 1811:) which became Muslim in the late 1800s. 1205:, where it speaks of a king in "Ninhar" ( 2067:The Afghans By Willem Vogelsang Page 184 2008: 1342:Tapa Skandar 31 km north of Kabul. 1103:in the south. 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