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"Also, the steppe does not support large populations, whereas India was a demographic heavyweight, then already. It is not impossible for bands of steppe warriors to conquer centres of civilization, but leaving a lasting imprint is rarer. .... And such invaders should have completely changed the linguistic and cultural landscape of mighty India?"
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