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At the time the Afghans considered themselves natives of the country ( and were considered as such by the Hindus ), while the Mughals, writes Vincent Arthur Smith, were considered foreigners.

Writer K. K. Bhardwaj in his book " Hemu-Napoleon of medieval India " claimed that Hemu was a native ruler leading a native Afghan army to victory, in battle after battle.

Thus, Hemu became popular among the Hindus as well as Afghans.

Another writer, K. R. Qanungo, writes that, this indicates that the rule which Hemu established, commanding Afghan army was secular and nationalistic.