What role did the Afghans play during the Crusades? The Crusades primarily took place during the medieval period, from the 11th to the 13th century, and were a series of religious wars initiated by European Christians against Muslims in the Holy Land. Afghanistan, however, was not a central player in the Crusades.

During this time, Afghanistan was part of various Islamic empires and dynasties, such as the Ghaznavid Empire and later the Ghurid Empire. The Afghan region was not directly involved in the conflicts between European Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land. The focus of the Crusades was mainly on the Eastern Mediterranean region, including places like Jerusalem, Antioch, and other territories in the Levant.

While there were interactions between different Muslim dynasties and European powers during this period, the direct involvement of Afghans in the Crusades was limited. The main dynamics revolved around the Christian and Muslim powers in the Middle East and Europe, with Afghanistan playing a more peripheral role in these particular historical events.