Pakistan claims on ancient Indian figures draw criticism
Pakistan has asserted custodianship over the Indus Valley Civilization and figures such as Panini and Chanakya while minimizing their Hindu roots.
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cultural politics
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Competing national narratives in South Asia influence bilateral relations and regional identity politics.
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- Observe any official Pakistani or Indian government responses or academic rebuttals.