Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort

Ibrahim 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]

Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort
Chakhansur District in Afghanistan
A view of The Castle in the spring of 2018
Chakhansur Fort is located in Afghanistan
Chakhansur Fort
Chakhansur Fort
موقعیت جغرافیایی
Coordinates31°10′N 62°04′E / 31.167°N 62.067°E / 31.167; 62.067
Area3000 square meters
Site history
MaterialsMud, raw clay, wood

History

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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

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

See also

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Emirate of Afghanistan

References

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