"Recent studies however show that their language is similar to Punjabi and to a lesser degree to Sanskrit. Thus the Gypsies most likely originated from the greater Punjab. The time frame of Gypsy wanderings also coincides early Islamic conquests hence most likely their ancestors were driven out of their homes in Punjab and taken as slaves over the Hindu Kush."
Any surprise that the strongest and toughest people anywhere in present day India are those from the Punjab. Centuries of invasion, genocide and persecution have turned their descendents into a tough martial race. Its the land where Sikhism was born (the martial faith born to fight Islamic oppression). No wonder half the strength of the Indian Army comes from the greater Punjab (including Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Delhi).
And add to that Punjabis are also known for their sense of humor and the famous "Bhangra" music.
"Nazis killed 300,000 gypsies in the gas chambers. "
"Recent studies however show that their language is similar to Punjabi and to a lesser degree to Sanskrit. Thus the Gypsies most likely originated from the greater Punjab. "
So that mean the Nazis killed 300,000 of the purest Aryans.
More power to the Sikh! I saw a doco years ago, the Sikh gentleman said; 'they stole 3,000 temple sites from us. We are asking for 300 back now. If they do not return them willingly, we will take them by force, one by one, or demolish their mosques brick by brick'.
(paraphrased.)
I was filled with admiration for his atittude.