Zaranj is a city in southwestern Afghanistan, serving as the capital of Nimruz Province. It is within the jurisdiction of Zaranj District and has an estimated population of 72,272 people. Maulvi Salah
The Afghanistan side of Pul-i-Abresham border crossing in 2011
Mahmud of Ghazni attacking the fortress of Zarang in 1003 CE. Jami al-Tawarikh, 1314
Nimruz Province, also spelled Nimroz, is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan, located in the southwestern part of the country. It lies to the east of the Sistan and Baluchestan province of Iran and
Chakhansur in Nimruz Province
Former Governor General Abdul Karim Brahui and Maj. Gen. John A. Toolan, commanding general of Regional Command Southwest, discussing local issues in 2011.