Moghol people
Regions with significant populations | |
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Afghanistan | 40 000 (1990s) |
Languages | |
Mogholi language of Mongolic languages | |
Religion | |
Sunni Islam | |
Related ethnic groups | |
Mongols, Hazara |
The Moghols (Mogul, Mongul) are descendants of the Mongol Empire's soldiers in Afghanistan. They live in Kundur and Karez-i-Mulla villages of Herat province.[1] The Moghols sometimes call themselves "Shahjahan", because they joined the Shah Jahan king's army of the Mughal Empire.
See also
- Aimaq people
- Nikudari (disambiguation)
- Ethnic groups in Afghanistan
- Mogol (disambiguation)
- Mughal (disambiguation)
- Mughal tribe
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