Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort

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]

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

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]

References

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