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According to Pashtun folklore, sleep paralysis may result from an attempt at strangulation by a kind of malevolent ghost called a "khapasa". It would *like* to kill the person, but, lacking thumbs, can't strangle them effectively and just ends up sitting on their chest.#Folklore

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2023-03-18

Kaloo Khan Gandapur, a Pashtun chief of the upper Derajat (on right), and Khowruh Khan Khosa, a Baloch chief of the lower Derajat (on left), 1851.

Source: "A Year on the Punjab Frontier, in 1848-1849'", by Herbert B. Edwardes.

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2022-05-12

in 1689 the Great Pashtun warrior poet died.

He preached the union of all Pashtuns, and encouraged revolt against the Mughal Empire, promoted Pashtun nationalism.

He is considered the 'Father of Pashto Literature'.

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2022-02-20

A desi sepoy of British-Indian army bringing in a captured Mohmand (Pashtun) freedom fighter, 1897.

It is most probably an imaginary scene by the British war artist, with the idea to appreciate Indian soldiers for their subservience and loyalty to the British raj, and to

16 89
2021-11-28

Portrait of a Pashtun Recruit in style of (but not from it), 20th cent or sold by
Armed to the teeth but still carrying Faith in one hand. Anything changed over the centuries in

22 95
2021-10-03

"A friendly contest" : Pashtun tribesmen who had come in to discuss terms with British, joined them in a game of football at Jamrut fort, 1898.

By William T. Maud.

Source: https://t.co/XMgKzBnssQ

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2021-10-03

"Mad Mullah" haranguing Pashtun tribesmen in the Swat valley, 1897.

"His standard bears the same insignia as did of Umra Khan in the Chitral campaign, namely a blood-red hand upon a green field".

From "London Illustrated News", 18th September 1897.

Artist : Sydney Prior Hall

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2021-09-17

Sorry, no "Compilation of Chespin Swearing in Pokémon XY&Z" today. But as compensation, I give you Arabic Chespin. Someday, I will give you Persian Chespin or Pashtun Chespin.

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2021-08-21

A portrait of a Pashtun recruit in the style of Fraser Album, Haryana or Delhi, Northern India, 20th century.

https://t.co/vtE9NjaqV1

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2021-07-05

Execution by firing squad of a Pashtun ghazi at the Peshawur Gate in Jellalabad during the 2nd Anglo-Afghan War.

Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 February 1879. Wood engraving by W.I. Mosses after W.H. Overend.

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2021-01-25

While working on the topic of whether Pashtuns are Israelites I came across some weird but interesting community and content online led by some Israelis.

They appear to be looking for the lost tribes but are also actively supporting anti-Pakistan & PTM politics.

Thread. https://t.co/KhQaB5oXcb

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2021-01-06

Second Anglo-Afghan War: a Pashtun fighter attacks a British captain at Peiwar Kotal. From "Pictorial World", March 29th, 1879.

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2020-11-02

Reminds me of Pari, Abdullah and their father, Saboor from ’s emotionally gripping book, And The Mountains Echoed.

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2019-02-13

AMRAN had the betterment wish of his soil, but anti-Pashtun didn’t tolerate its non-violent protests, wish will be alive.
I paint this great martyr.

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2019-02-05