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Also known as the Citadel of Alexander, and locally known as Qala Iktyaruddin. Many empires have used it as a headquarters in the last 2,000 years, and was destroyed and rebuilt many times over the centuries.
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It was planned to be used for major festivals. The castle and surrounding areas are used as a presidential retreat and a location to host foreign guests.
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in 1795 (1210 AH), which was subsequently destroyed in military conflicts, and the ruins from ancient times remain.
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Inaccurately called the Queen's Palace. According to some historians, the palace seems to have been renovated by
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Also known as the Citadel of Alexander, and locally known as Shar-e-Farahdun. Some claim it was built by
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The Afghans built the fort in 1889 for defense against potentially invading
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It was built in the 13th century surrounding Ghazni to form a walled city.
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The estimated date of construction is around the 5th century AD.
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The fortress constructed by the forces of Alexander the Great.
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In 2019, the palace was fully renovated for the 100th year of
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14th century Mongol ruins, the historical Taj Beg Palace
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12 Strong (previously published as "Horse Soldiers"
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Index

fortifications
Afghanistan
Arg
Kabul
Presidential palace
Pashto
Bala Hissar
British Indian

Bagh-e Bala Palace
Kabul
Palace
Emir
Abdur Rahman Khan

Bala Hissar
Kabul
Fort

Chihil Sutun
Kabul

Citadel of Ghazni
Ghazni
Citadel

Darul Aman Palace
Kabul
Afghan Independence

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