Koenraad Elst, The Argumentative Hindu (2012), Chapter 13
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It is entirely likely that the name Hindu Kush came about as a sarcastic twist on the older name Hindu Koh, viz. on the occasion of an actual mass-killing.
— Koenraad Elst on Hindu Kush
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About Koenraad Elst
Koenraad Elst (born 7 August 1959) is a Flemish author, known primarily for his support of the Out of India theory and the Hindutva movement.
About Koenraad Elst
Koenraad Elst (born 7 August 1959) is a Flemish author, known primarily for his support of the Out of India theory and the Hindutva movement.
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