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Also known as Gajani, Ghuzni

Ghazni, historically known as Ghaznayn or Ghazna, also transliterated as Ghuznee, and anciently known as Alexandria in Opiana, is a city in southeastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Ghazni Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Ghazni District and has an estimated population of 205,965 people. Mawlawi Muhammad Nabi Hamzah is the current mayor of the city.

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Ghazni is a city in southeastern Afghanistan that serves as the capital of Ghazni Province and is home to approximately 206,000 people. The city has a long history, having been known by various names including Alexandria in Opiana in ancient times, and remains an important urban center in the region today.

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Place details

Locality
غزني
Region
ولایت غزنی
Country
افغانستان
Population
141,000
Timezone
Asia/Kabul

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PM10
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Key facts

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Ghazni
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Provincial capital
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Citadel of Ghazni, seen from Tapa Sardar.jpg
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Citadel of Ghazni, seen from Tapa Sardar
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Afghanistan#South Asia#Asia
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yes
Settlement.pushpin_label_position
above
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Location in Afghanistan
Settlement.subdivision_type
Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1
Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1
Ghazni
Settlement.subdivision_type2
District
Settlement.subdivision_name2
Ghazni
Settlement.government_type
Municipality
Settlement.leader_title
Mayor
Settlement.leader_name
Mawlawi Muhammad Nabi Hamzah
Settlement.area_land_km2
57
Settlement.elevation_m
2219

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Travel guide

Get in

The main road (Highway 1) from Kabul to Kandahar in the south passes through Ghazni. It is about a two hour drive from Kabul. There are also roads leading to Gardez and in the east and other nearby villages as well as to various towns in Hazarajat in the north. The small Ghazni Airport has no scheduled flights but is capable of handling charted flights.

See

thumb|250px|Ghazni residents walk past newly constructed gates and monuments. thumb|One of the historical Ghazni minarets, which were built about a 1,000 years ago by the Ghaznavids.

Tminarets to the North of the city. Qalai Pasar, a village in Ghazni and an amazing place to go for picnic. Palace of Sultan Mas'ud III Tomb of Sebük Tigin Mausoleum of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni Mausoleum of Sanai

Eat

The Mullakhail Tribe dishes that are said to be delicious are available around the urban and rural areas especially at Chargalo, Khanao khaili and Pirikhail o kallia. The Perkhail tribal cuisine “Roash” which non-locals call “Namkin” can to be found in both city restaurants as well as in the outlying areas. Some of the finest mutton in the country is raised around Ajristan and is a mainstay of local cuisine. The Mulla khail tribal dish, “Landhi”, is made of a whole lamb which is dried and kept fresh during the cold winters. "Khadi Kebab" is a lamb barbecue dish while "Sajji" (leg of lamb) and "Pulao" are other local dishes. Small hotels located along Sangar provide accommodation for tourists.

Travel guide from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Encyclopedic overview

20 sections
Contents
  • History
  • Geography
  • Climate
  • Demography
  • Economy
  • Education
  • Sports
  • Notable people
  • Rulers and emperors
  • Politicians and military leaders
  • Poets and scientists
  • Religious leaders
  • Others
  • Points of interest
  • Twin towns – sister cities
  • See also
  • Notes
  • References
  • Further reading
  • External links

Ghazni, historically known as Ghaznayn or Ghazna, also transliterated as Ghuznee, and anciently known as Alexandria in Opiana, is a city in southeastern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Ghazni Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Ghazni District and has an estimated population of 205,965 people. Mawlawi Muhammad Nabi Hamzah is the current mayor of the city.

Ghazni is a thriving city with a number of factories, bazaars, business centers, banks, historical sites, public parks, hotels, restaurants, mosques, hospitals, universities, and places to play sports or just walk around. In 2015 there were 15,931 dwelling units in the city. Many tourists visit the city for leisure and pleasure purposes.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Ghazni” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.

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