Band-e Sultan
The Sultan Dam or Band-e Sultan is a dam located on the Ghazni River in the Ghazni Province of Afghanistan.[1][2] As of April 2013, the dam is just used for irrigating 15,000 hectares of land. It is believed to have the potential to meet electricity needs of 50,000 families. The dam has importance for residents of Ghazni and neighboring Maidan Wardak province. It is believed to be first built during the Ghaznavids in the 10th century, in memory of Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni.
| Band-e Sultan | |
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| Location | Ghazni Province, Afghanistan |
| Construction began | 10th century |
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| Impounds | Ghazni River |
Location of the Ghazni Province of Afghanistan
References
- "Govt. fails to keep dam rebuilding promise". Pajhwok Afghan News.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-04-14. Retrieved 2013-04-08.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
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