Qala-e-Seraj

Palace in Afghanistan
34°39′55″N 70°12′40″E / 34.6651618°N 70.2110850°E / 34.6651618; 70.2110850Completedc. 1912–13Renovated2020

Qala-e-Seraj is a palace located in Mihtarlam, Laghman Province, Afghanistan. It was built by Amir Habibullah Khan c. 1912–13 to spend his winters there.[1] Local officials spent 22 million Afs to rebuild the castle in 2020.[2][3]

Description

The castle has two buildings, four towers, and a mosque.[4]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Qalat us-Seraj Palace, Mehtarlam, Laghman. | ACKU Images System". ackuimages.photoshelter.com.
  2. ^ "TOLOnews status". Twitter. Archaeologists and residents in the eastern province of #Laghman said on Monday that the restoration of the historically-significant Seraj Castle (Qala -e- Seraj), which started two years ago, has been completed. #Afghanistan
  3. ^ "Seraj Castle Restoration Completed". TOLOnews.
  4. ^ "Seraj Castle Restoration Completed". TOLOnews.

External links

  • Qalat us-Seraj
  • Qala-e-Seraj Masjid
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Laghman Province
Capital: Mihtarlam
Districts
  • Alingar
  • Alishing
  • Baad Pakh
  • Badpash
  • Dawlat Shah
  • Mihtarlam
  • Qarghayi
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