Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort

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Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort
Chakhansur District in  Afghanistan
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A view of The Castle in the spring of 2018
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Chakhansur Fort
موقعیت جغرافیایی
Coordinates 31°10′N62°04′E / 31.167°N 62.067°E / 31.167; 62.067
Area3000 square meters
Site history
MaterialsMud, 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]

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History

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]

Current status

Many parts of the castle are crumbling due to erosion and is at risk of deterioration. [1]

See also

Sanjrani Chiefdom

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References

  1. 1 2 "اLocals Say Ibrahim Sanjrani Fort in Nimroz Needs Repair". TOLOnews . Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "ČAḴĀNSŪR". Encyclopædia Iranica .
  3. "Seistan". 1910.PD-icon.svg This article incorporates text from this source, which is in the public domain .