ABSTRACT
The Pamir languages constitute four distinct genetic sub-groups that derive from several distinct proto-dialects of East Iranian origin (see also Chapters 14b and 15 on Shughn(an)i and Wakhi):
1. “North Pamir” group (a) Old Wanji (extinct), relatively close to (b) Yazghulami, and (c) the ShughniRushani group to the south of it (see Chapter 14b).
