14 min
Qandahar - A Tale of Three Empires. Episode — 1 . Nawab !
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- History
Qandahar, an impregnable fortress in Southern Afghanistan, was the nucleus of many a bloody confrontation between mighty power blocs. Being the bone of contention between two powerful empires, with occasional forays by a third, Qandahar, inspite of its rugged landscape and remote location, directly or indirectly shaped momentous political events that in turn influenced the whole of Asia and even beyond it.
Qandahar, an impregnable fortress in Southern Afghanistan, was the nucleus of many a bloody confrontation between mighty power blocs. Being the bone of contention between two powerful empires, with occasional forays by a third, Qandahar, inspite of its rugged landscape and remote location, directly or indirectly shaped momentous political events that in turn influenced the whole of Asia and even beyond it.
14 min