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Afghanistan was part of large empires like Kushans, Graeco-Bactrians, Achaemeniens, Mauryas, Mughals, etc for long periods. It was also a part of the Silk Route
by FlyingSnake 4y ago
Afghanistan was part of large empires like Kushans, Graeco-Bactrians, Achaemeniens, Mauryas, Mughals, etc for long periods. It was also a part of the Silk Route to India through Khyber pass and was the epicenter of Graeco-Buddhist art centers like Bamyan and Mes Aynak. It was not un-navigable.
- hprotagonist 4y agoBabur was probably the last man to hold the mountains with any seriousness, and he only held on for about a generation. My general feeling is that "We control Afghanistan" said more honestly is something closer to "I am the mayor of Kabul!"