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Ibrahim Khan Sanjrani Fort
Chakhansur District in Afghanistan
A view of The Castle in the spring of 2018
Chakhansur Fortموقعیت جغرافیایی
Coordinates	31°10′N 62°04′E / 31.167°N 62.067°E / 31.167; 62.067
Area	3000 square meters
Site history
Materials	Mud, raw clay, wood

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.

History

The fort is reported to belong to the Sanjrani Chiefdom. 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.

Current status

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

See also

Emirate of Afghanistan

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.

v t e Nimruz Province
Capital: Zaranj
Districts	Chahar Burjak District Chakhansur Delaram Kang Khash Rod Zaranj
Populated places	Chakhansur Delaram Istoway Khash
Landforms	Dasht-e Khash Dasht-e Margo Hamun Lake
Other	Governors Capture of Zaranj Makaki Route 515 Route 522 Route 606 Zaranj Airport

• Forts in Afghanistan
• Palaces in Afghanistan
• Royal residences in Afghanistan