Hinduism in Afganistan dates back to the Vedic periods when both countries shared a common culture. Along with Buddhism and Zoroastrianism, Hinduism was among the most practiced religions among the local people, who were a heterogenous mix of Iranian, Nurestani and Indo-Aryan background. The Hindu Shahi Kings ruled Afganistan till 10th century AD. Afghanistan gradually converted to Islam with the Islamic conquest. The Hindu-Sikh population in Afganistan in 1990 was estimated to number around 30000. It is also worth noting that Afghan Hindus and Afghan Sikhs often share places of worship . Punjabis, Sindhis, Kabulis and Kandharis are the main Hindu ethnic groups in Afganistan. With the comming of Taliban government in 1996, many restrictions were imposed on Afghan Hindus. The Taliban issued edicts requiring Afghan Hindus to wear yellow flags, remniscent of the "Yellow Star of David" which the Jews were required to wear in Nazi Germany. Since 1990s many Afgan Hindus have fled the country, seeking asylum in countries such as Germany . The Afghan Hindu