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Hindu Kush

The Hindu Kush is a mountain range in Afghanistan and northern Pakistan that separates Central Asia from the Indian subcontinent. Its passes were the routes used by invaders entering India from the north-west. Rulers of the Chagatai Khanate, such as Duwa, raided across it into the Delhi Sultanate's territory.

Hindu Kush
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Mentioned in 4 profiles

Chagatai EmpireMilitaryYuezhiMilitary, GovernanceKushan EmpireFoundation, SummaryDaoismSpread, Summary

Mentioned in 7 state histories

Greco-Bactrian KingdomIndo-Greek KingdomKushan EmpireKushano-Sasanian KingdomAlchon HunsHephthalite EmpireNezak Huns

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Hindu Kush. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/hindu-kush
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