About this video: Attan with Pashtun Afghan Hindus and Sikhs from Khost in Southall, London — keeping Afghan traditions alive (September 2023).
WEEK ENDING 20TH SEPTEMBER 1947
Source: International – The News News of atrocities perpetrated on Muslims and stories of the butchering of women and children, added to rumours of the desecration of holy Muslim shrines in India, have enraged the religious leaders in Afghanistan to extreme limits. The alleged destruction of the tomb of Alf the Second, in Sirhind by… Continue reading WEEK ENDING 20TH SEPTEMBER 1947
Kandahar Newsletters – 1889 – 1904
Source: Kandahar Newsletters volume IV by director of Archives Dept. Govt. of Baluchistan Quetta 1990 dian of Syed Abid Hosain British News Writer (Volumes I and II were reviewed and nothing related to Hindus were found) WE 5/11/1889 “Sada Nand, the Kandahar pension fund sarishtadar, in accordance with instructions received from Kabul, has ordered all… Continue reading Kandahar Newsletters – 1889 – 1904
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“KitabKhana .org” is a digital library dedicated to Afghan Hindus and Sikhs. The website provides a wide range of information including historical articles, news updates, videos, and research papers focusing on the culture, history, and plight of these communities. The site is an online resource for anyone interested in learning more about Afghan Hindus and Sikhs, their history, challenges,… Continue reading Welcome
Mukesh Pran – Recording from Radio Kabul
About this video: A short recording of singer Mukesh Pran (son of Prannath Ganimat) from Radio Kabul, shared by Rajni Pran.
Afghan Hindu History, Hukam Chand [Kapoor]
About this video: Kabulnath (April 2015) — reflections on the life of the late Hukam Chand Khan, former head of the Afghan National Bank (in Persian, 20 minutes). Ishwar Das, an Afghan Hindu, now a resident in Germany talks about history of Afghan Hindus in the first part of this video. Second part is dedicated… Continue reading Afghan Hindu History, Hukam Chand [Kapoor]
An old footage from Dargh-e-Kabul
About this video: Old footage from Dargh-e-Kabul (Kabulnath, December 2018, 11 minutes). Dargh-e-Kabul was one of the Hindu temples in Kabul. I think the footage is from the 1980’s.