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| | History Punjab, Hindu kingdoms, Shia Multan, Turkic invasions, Ghauri, Ghaznavi, Slave Trade, Afghanistan, Pakistan, ... |
 | | The exigencies of the two-nation theory and the ideological pressures required to preserve Pakistan as a foil to "Hindu-dominated" India have led to a considerable degree of obfuscation in history-writing in Pakistan. |
 | | While there is no doubt that both Ghouri and Ghaznavi possessed remarkable military skills and intellect, and fought with great shrewdness, persistence and tenacity, their achievements in other domains are somewhat more questionable. |
 | | Whereas Utbi, Ghaznavi's court historian looked upon his military expeditions as "holy wars" for the 'extirpation of idolatry' and 'propagation of Islam', it is curious that even Multan (which had already come under Islamic influence) was not spared, and was also repeatedly attacked. |
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