Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort | |
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Chakhansur District in Afghanistan | |
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, in Chakhansur District. This castle is believed to have a 400-year history. [1] [2]
The fort is reported to belong to 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]
Many parts of the castle are crumbling due to erosion and is at risk of deterioration. [1]
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