Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort
Fort in Afghanistan
31°10′N 62°04′E / 31.167°N 62.067°E / 31.167; 62.067Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort (Balochi: چکانسوری کلات or ابراهیمخان سنجرانی کلات) is located in Nimruz Province, Chakhansur District, Afghanistan. The castle is believed to have a 400-year history.[1][2]
History
The fort is reported to belong to the Sanjrani Chiefdom.[3] The battle between Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Baloch and Abdur Rahman Khan took place on 1299/1882. Ibrahim Khan were defeated and the Afghan governor of Farāh captured the fort.[2]
Current status
Many parts of the castle are crumbling due to erosion and is at risk of deterioration.[1]
See also
Emirate of Afghanistan
References
- ^ a b "اLocals Say Ibrahim Sanjrani Fort in Nimroz Needs Repair". TOLOnews. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
- ^ a b "ČAḴĀNSŪR". Encyclopædia Iranica.
- ^ "Seistan". 1910.
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