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- ↑ Bakhsh Marri (1977), p. 243.
- 1 2 3 4 Chisholm (1911), p. 753.
- ↑ Williams (1886).
- ↑ "Pass of Nufoosk near Kahun: Advance of the Storm Party, 31st Aug. 1840". BL.uk. British Library. Archived from the original on 1 May 2022.
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