| Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort | |
|---|---|
| Chakhansur District in Afghanistan | |
 A view of The Castle in the spring of 2018 | |
  Chakhansur Fort موقعیت جغرافیایی | |
| Coordinates | 31°10′N62°04′E / 31.167°N 62.067°E |
| Area | 3000 square meters |
| Site history | |
| Materials | Mud, raw clay, wood |
Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort (Balochi: چکانسوری کلات or ابراهیمخان سنجرانی کلات) is located in Nimruz Province, Chakhansur District, Afghanistan. The fort made of mud, clay and wood is believed to have a 400-year history. [1] [2]
The fort is reported to belong to the Sanjrani Chiefdom. [3] In a battle between Ibrahim Sanjrani and Abdur Rahman Khan in 1299/1882, Sanjrani was defeated and the Afghan governor of Farāh captured the fort. [2]
Many parts of the fort are crumbling due to erosion and it is at risk of deterioration. [1]
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