pmukherjee
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hmm strictly speaking on the basis of ethnicity the subcontinent would have following major areas.
Afghanistan and NWFP(Historically linked to more of central asia than subcontinent)
Balochistan and Iran(Historically linked to more of Iran than subcontinent)
North and Central part Pakistani Punjab with Indian Punjab,himachil,kashmir and haryana
Southern Pakistani Punjab with Rajishstan
Sindh With Gujrat
Far East of subcontinent including West and East bengal, Assaam and periphal states.
Then the remaining central indian states
Lastly the southern Indian states.
Feel Free to modify the list.
Not far from correct, the genetic and DNA makeup of these regions give a more accurate picture though. However, thousands of years of mixing of blood has blurred the differences except in the extremes. For example, an Afghan or a Baluch will not stand out in Delhi but will to do so in Chennai. Similarly, a Naga or a Mizo may not stand out in Kolkata but will stand out in Delhi.