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25 Apr, 7 tweets, 3 min read
Reposting @BharadwajSpeaks ji's thread on the Hindu heritage of Gosthana, the region more commonly known now by its Uighur name, Aksai Chin
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Aksai Chin is a relatively recent Chinese sponsored Uighur name. Ladakhis & Tibetans called it by the Sanskrit name "Gosthana"(=place of the cows). Han Chinese have no history or presence in the region. They are just recent occupiers Use original name & show them their place
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Aksai Chin is a part of Hotan County. The name Hotan actually comes from Sanskrit Godana as mentioned in ancient Indian texts. Chinese also used same name in the past Tibetans called it by the name Gosthana & entire region had related names Use #Gosthana not Aksai Chin
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Those asking me how it got its name in a barren region. Please do not forget that in Indian literature "Govansh" includes not just the cows but the entire family. In this case, it includes the Yaks which are found in plenty in this region.
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RT @onlinecolloquy: This is our sacred land. Does not matter if a blade of grass grows here or not! Call this punya bhoomi by her real name #GoSthana #गोस्थान and not #AksaiChin. Read, remember, share and raise awareness...
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RT @_WastingAway_: Precisely why renaming of places is so important... lesson for those who scoff at places being renamed..... these things are not merely symbolic but have geo-politicial-cultural implications....
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RT @GampaSD:
Gosthana✔️ Aksai Chin✖️
Thank you @TIinExile!
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It is often claimed that Pre Modern Hindu India was a misogynist world where women were not allowed to own property. A glance at contemporary inscriptions proves otherwise. From the property transactions, 48% of land owners & sellers were women in Kumbhakonam,TN
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Clearly, the % was highest during their peak
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