Citadel of Ghazni
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The Citadel of Ghazni is a large medieval fortress located in Ghazni city, east-central Afghanistan. It was built in the 13th century surrounding the Ghazni town to form a walled city. The 45 metre high citadel dominates the skyline.
View of Ghazni Citadel
Painting by James Rattray shows town and Citadel of Ghazni, 1839-1842
British-Indian troops attacking the citadel during the First Afghan War, 1839.
Painting by James Atkinson with Ghazni fort in the background of the Ghazni Minarets, 1839.