Qala-e-Seraj

Qala-e-Seraj
Qala-e-Seraj
Qala-e-Seraj in Afghanistan
General information
TypePalace
LocationMehtarlam, 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, also known as Seraj Castle,[1] is a palace located in Mehtarlam, the capital of Laghman Province in eastern Afghanistan. It was built by Amir Habibullah Khan c. 1912–13 to spend his winters there.[2] Local officials spent 22 million Afs and two years to rebuild the castle, with work being completed in 2020.[3][1]

Description

The castle has two buildings, four towers, and a mosque.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c "Seraj Castle Restoration Completed". TOLOnews. 30 March 2020. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
  2. ^ "Qalat us-Seraj Palace, Mehtarlam, Laghman. | ACKU Images System". ackuimages.photoshelter.com.
  3. ^ "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