Afghanistan in the shadow of Durrani-Ghalji rivalry / Institute of Regional Studies.

“September, 1983”.

Contents: Map of Afghanistan showing ethnic groups—Introduction—Durrani genealogy—Ghalji Genealogy—Early History—Start of Rivalry—Modern history—Barakzai Rule—Musahiban family—Profound influence—Causes of rivalry—Tribal politics—Intra-tribal conflicts—Ghalji disunity—Cultural, linguistic differences—Importance of genealogy—Unity in crises—Ethnic & tribal pride—Political front—Durrani dominance—Compulsions—Tribal ethos—Conclusion—References.

Summary: “The history of Afghanistan is practically the story of the two great confederacies led by the Durranis and Ghaljis. The former were supreme in the country for long but the latter possess the more brilliant record. They gave kings to India and Persian and acquitted themselves will in the battle-fields against the might of the Turks and Russians…(p. 23 conclusion).

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