Kandahar
Kandahar, in southern Afghanistan, is a historic city at the heart of Kandahar Province.
Catholic jurisdiction: Latin — Apostolic Administration of Afghanistan
About Kandahar
Kandahar is located in the south of Afghanistan, within Kandahar Province, and serves as the provincial capital. Historically significant, it was founded by Alexander the Great and later played a crucial role during the Soviet-Afghan War and the U.S.-led invasion. Culturally rich, Kandahar is known for its traditional Pashtun culture and bazaars. Economically, it remains vital due to agriculture, especially poppy cultivation, and trade routes.
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Notable people from Kandahar
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Nur Jahan1577–1645Padshah Begum of the Mughal Empire (1577-1645)
Dost Mohammad Khan1793–1863first Emir of Afghanistan (1823-1863)
Zaman Shah Durrani1770–1845Emir of Afghanistan1793 to 1801- MMir Wais Hotak1673–1715Afghan ruler and founder of the Hotak dynasty (1673–1715)
- AAbdul Rahim Hatif1926–2013politician, former President of Afghanistan (1992)
Malalai Kakar1967–2008Afghan police officer
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• Museums
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