I'm more interested with the idea that people are seriously bandying about a Rajput state conquering Afghanistan.
I thought thqt was as impossible as Sealion.
Also more Indian timelines are always a pleasure to read. I've attempted to expand my knowledge to the Far East but I find Indian history makes European dynastic squabbling look like Lord of the Rings compared with Romance of the Three Kingdoms. Its just so different from what I'm used to dealing with, I don't know any of the players or locations like I do in Europe and the Levant.
From what I've read, it seems that getting control of Kabul was the key to ensuring some chance of controlling Afghanistan. That and having tribal allies.