That the Hindu Shahis despite being an Indian dynasty had inherited Turco-Persian traditions from their predecessors, which was given since they ruled over an Iranic realm.
I have been to museums in the area (Peshawar, Hund) but there’s nothing concrete on their ethnicity. If you were to take al-Biruni’s words they were Brahmins, Gandhārans for Rehman. It’s safe to say we may never know unless a new and authentic source is discovered.
Multiple events have happened to erase most of the history. Still, there are still sources. I've also been down the path. It can drive one mad. Are you connected to some of these clans? With the advent of the 20th and 21st c., we will be the last to glimpse these worlds of yore, nay, the whispers of these worlds of yore.
I'm not sure I see what conclusion you come to.
That the Hindu Shahis despite being an Indian dynasty had inherited Turco-Persian traditions from their predecessors, which was given since they ruled over an Iranic realm.
I see. And in your estimation, they were Indians from the area or from another part?
I think we have discussed this before, imo they were Hoḍi/Oḍis from Gandhāra. Alternatively they could be Gandhāran/Kashmiri brahmins.
It is a difficult nut to crack, that is certain. Do you live in the area? Or an expat? Are there museums in the area? Your knowledge is very in depth.
I have been to museums in the area (Peshawar, Hund) but there’s nothing concrete on their ethnicity. If you were to take al-Biruni’s words they were Brahmins, Gandhārans for Rehman. It’s safe to say we may never know unless a new and authentic source is discovered.
Multiple events have happened to erase most of the history. Still, there are still sources. I've also been down the path. It can drive one mad. Are you connected to some of these clans? With the advent of the 20th and 21st c., we will be the last to glimpse these worlds of yore, nay, the whispers of these worlds of yore.