Charikar
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| Charikar | |
  Charikar
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| Country |  Afghanistan |
| Province | Parwan Province |
| Elevation | 5,249 ft (1,600 m) |
| Time zone | UTC+4:30 (UTC) |
Charikar (Persian: چاریکار, Pronounced Chârikâr) is the capital of Parwan province in northern Afghanistan. The city lies on the road from Kabul to the northern provinces. Travelers would have to pass by the city when going to Mazari Sharif, Kunduz or Puli Khumri. Charikar is at the gateway to the Panjshir Valley, where the Shamali plains meet the foothills of the Hindu Kush. The city's population is estimated to be from 30,000 to around 130,000, most of which are Tajiks. Charikar is known for its pottery and high-quality grapes.
[edit] History
Charikar is said to have been founded in ancient times by Jamshid (King Yama) and later further established by the Kushan King Kanishka.
Charikar was a major battle scene during the First Anglo-Afghan War where in 1841 a British garrison was massacred.[1] During the Soviet invasion, the region around Charikar was the scene of some of the fiercest fighting.[2]
[edit] References
- ^ Weber, George (January 14, 2001). Pioneer Biographies of the British Period to 1947. Retrieved on 2007-12-19.
- ^ "Charikar". The Columbia Encyclopedia (Sixth Edition). (2007). Columbia University Press. Retrieved on 2007-12-19.
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