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Kandhar Fort
Kandhar Fort. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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Kandhar Fort or Kandhar Khilla is a fort located in Kandhar, Nanded district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Its construction is attributed to the Rashtrakuta King Krishna III of Malkhed.

In 1631, the Mughal Empire army, commanded by Nasiri Khan, captured Kandhar fort after a siege of 19 days. The scene was painted by Payag for the Padshahnama.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)。Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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