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Wednesday, December 5, 2018

Roh (Medieval Afghanistan)

 

'Roh' is the medieval name of Afghanistan. Etymologically the word Roh is derived from the Sanskrit "Rohitagiri"m (Red hill). Panini of 4th century B.C, Sanskrit grammarian from modern-day Charsadda, informs that highlanders dwelt on the Rohitagiri.
Yousafzai Pukhtuns who left their country and settled in foothills of Himalayas (modern U P in India ) were called Rohillas i.e people from Roh.
 

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