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  1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KandaharKandahar - Wikipedia

    Kandahar is the second largest city and the de facto capital of Afghanistan, with a rich and ancient history dating back to the 4th century BC. It is the founding city and spiritual center of the Taliban, and a major trading center for fruits, wool, and opium.

  2. Sep 5, 2024 · Kandahar is a city in south-central Afghanistan with a long and turbulent history of invasions, wars, and conquests. It is the chief commercial centre of southern Afghanistan and the centre of the Pashto language and culture.

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  3. Jul 13, 2011 · Kandahar is the heartland of the country's largest ethnic group, the Pashtuns. It is also the spiritual home of the Taliban - and the birthplace of President Hamid Karzai.

  4. Aug 12, 2021 · For weeks, a mix of Afghan army, commando and special police units desperately tried to hold Kandahar city as it came under Taliban siege.

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  5. Kandahar is a major cultural and economic centre, as well as the capital of Kandahar Province. It has a rich history, dating back thousands of years, and has been an important centre for various empires and civilizations.

  6. Kandahar is the second largest city and the former capital of Afghanistan, located in the south of the country. It has a rich history, culture and natural beauty, and is connected by road and air to other cities and countries.

  7. Jul 9, 2021 · KABUL, Afghanistan — Taliban forces on Friday penetrated Kandahar, Afghanistan’s second-largest city, in a new phase of a sweeping insurgent offensive that has captured territory across the...