She states that “in the west, the mingġan was replaced by the Persian equivalent for “thousand,” hazara, which, like the otoq in the east, it came to acquire the meaning of “tribe”” (Bacon 1951: 244). Apparently, this conclusion is the solution for the “Hazara puzzle”, as for why this group of people is called the ‘Hazara’. However, without any further argument and discussion, it is clear that Bacon’s conclusion lack critical historical investigation and evidence. She appears more concerned to prove her hypothesis, rather than exploring the subject matter itself and letting the history to speak out for itself. Therefore, her view and conclusion remain highly
She states that “in the west, the mingġan was replaced by the Persian equivalent for “thousand,” hazara, which, like the otoq in the east, it came to acquire the meaning of “tribe”” (Bacon 1951: 244). Apparently, this conclusion is the solution for the “Hazara puzzle”, as for why this group of people is called the ‘Hazara’. However, without any further argument and discussion, it is clear that Bacon’s conclusion lack critical historical investigation and evidence. She appears more concerned to prove her hypothesis, rather than exploring the subject matter itself and letting the history to speak out for itself. Therefore, her view and conclusion remain highly