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Ghazni Map | Hazara People International Network

Ghazni Map | Hazara People International Network

Ghazni is located in AfghanistanGhaznī (Pashto: غزني‎, Persian: غزنی‎) or Ghaznai (غزنی), also historically known as Ghaznīn (غزنين) or Ghazna (غزنه), is a city in Afghanistan with a population of over 150,000 people. It is located in the central-east part of the country. Situated on a plateau at 7,280 feet (2,219 m) above sea level, the city serves as the capital of Ghazni Province. It is linked by a highway with Kandahar to the southwest, Kabul to the northeast, and Gardez and Khost to the east. The foundation stone of Ghazni Airport was laid in April 2012 which now serves Ghazni and other nearby eastern Afghan provinces.

Like other cities in Afghanistan, Ghazni is very old and has witnessed many military invasions. During the pre-Islamic period, the area was inhabited by various tribes who practiced different religions including Buddhism and Hinduism.[citation needed] Arab Muslims introduced Islam to Ghazni in the 7th century; they were followed by the 9th century Islamic conquest of the Saffarids from Zarang in the west. Sabuktigin made Ghazni the capital of the Ghaznavid Empire in the 10th century. The city was destroyed by one of the Ghurid rulers, but later rebuilt. It fell to a number of regional powers, including the Timurids and the Delhi Sultanate, until it became part of the Hotaki dynasty, which was followed by the Durrani Empire or modern Afghanistan.
Ghazni Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ghazni Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 
Ghazni Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Ghazni Province - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 
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Ghazni Map, Map of Ghazni Province (Velayat), Afghanistan

Ghazni Map, Map of Ghazni Province (Velayat), Afghanistan

 
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