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THE RICHES OF ANCIENT PAKISTAN A MAGNET FOR INVADERS THROUGHOUT HISTORY

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http://dx.doi.org/10.31703/gsr.2023(VIII-I).31      10.31703/gsr.2023(VIII-I).31      Published : Mar 2023

"The Riches of Ancient Pakistan: A Magnet for Invaders throughout History"

Abstract

    This research article delves into the historical narrative of ancient Pakistan, a region consistently sought after by invaders due to its abundant resources. Encompassing present-day Pakistan and parts of northern India, it has been a focal point for invasions and migrations over millennia. Its allure can be attributed to fertile lands, rivers, and mineral wealth supporting flourishing civilizations like the Indus Valley and Mauryan empires. Early invasions by Aryan tribes, Alexander's conquest, and Ashoka's Mauryan Empire marked significant chapters in the region's history. Islamic conquests in the 7th and 8th centuries introduced a new era, leading to the establishment of Islamic empires. The Mughals, drawn by the region's potential, brought cultural fusion. In the 19th century, British colonization further underlined its significance. This article highlights ancient Pakistan's enduring appeal, as a land of abundant resources and cultural diversity that has continuously attracted invaders, shaping the region's history and its role in human civilization.

    Ancient Pakistan, Invaders, Resources, Cultural Exchange, History

    (1) Chaman Hussain
    PhD. Scholar, Department of History and Pakistan Studies. University of the Punjab, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.
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    CHICAGO : Hussain, Chaman. 2023. ""The Riches of Ancient Pakistan: A Magnet for Invaders throughout History"." Global Sociological Review, VIII (I): 306-320 doi: 10.31703/gsr.2023(VIII-I).31

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    HARVARD : HUSSAIN, C. 2023. "The Riches of Ancient Pakistan: A Magnet for Invaders throughout History". Global Sociological Review, VIII, 306-320.

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    MHRA : Hussain, Chaman. 2023. ""The Riches of Ancient Pakistan: A Magnet for Invaders throughout History"." Global Sociological Review, VIII: 306-320

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