Urdu is an Indo-European language descended from Shauraseni Prakrit, which itself evolved from Sanskrit. Its name comes from the Turkish word ordu (“army”), as soldiers helped spread and popularize the tongue. Urdu is the national language of Pakistan and is mutually intelligible with Hindi, the national language of India. Pakistan was once part of India,…
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Fun Fact: The Branch of Islam Considered Non-Islamic
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad was the founder of Ahmadiyya Islam in 19th century British India. He claimed he was the second coming of Jesus and that the end of the world would eventually follow. Despite him dying over 100 years ago, he still has millions of followers today. But his spin on Islam has his supporters…
Fun Fact: A Maryland Senator Born in Pakistan
Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen was actually born in Pakistan to American parents.
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