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abdali

n.
C2 Proficiency ab·dali

n. a group of people from Afghanistan who speak a specific language and have a history of being warriors. They are also known as the Pashtuns.

n. a major ethnic group in Afghanistan and Pakistan, primarily speaking Pashto. Historically associated with the Pashtun people and their cultural heritage.


SIMPLE

The Abdali people have a rich history in the region.

CONTEXTUAL

Scholars often study the Abdali to understand the complex social structures of the Pashtun tribes.

COMPLEX

The migration patterns of the Abdali have significantly influenced the political landscape of South Asia, particularly during the 18th century when they established the Durrani Empire.

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