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Palace in Afghanistan
Qala-e-Seraj
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General information
TypePalace
LocationMihtarlam, Laghman Province, Afghanistan
Coordinates34°39′55″N 70°12′40″E / 34.6651618°N 70.2110850°E / 34.6651618; 70.2110850
Completedc. 1912–13
Renovated2020

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. Local officials spent 22 million Afs to rebuild the castle in 2020.

Description

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

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.

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Laghman Province
Capital: Mihtarlam
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