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English: A map showing the possible historical spread of paratha. This is based on Sonal Ved's theory that the paratha was based on flatbreads introduced through trade routes, as well as Kurush Dalal's theory that the South Indian parotta came from these trade routes rather than from North India.

Source: Ghose, Sandip (27 August 2023). "Paratha, parotta, prata: How a humble flatbread went global". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 25 February 2026.

Source for Mughal Empire claim: Sengupta, Jayanta (2023-05-04). "Bengali Mughlai Platter on the Table: Muslim and Indo-Persian Food Culture in Bengal". Global Food History 9 (2): 130–148. DOI:10.1080/20549547.2023.2191491. ISSN 2054-9547.
Map style loosely inspired by Chiswick Chap.
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A map showing a theory for the historical spread of paratha

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