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Dukah Destination Guide
Delve into Dukah in Afghanistan
Dukah in the region of Kandahār is a city in Afghanistan - some 302 mi or ( 486 km ) South-West of Kabul , the country's capital .
Current time in Dukah is now 11:34 AM (Friday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Kabul " with a UTC offset of 4.5 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Ziarat-e Shah Maqsud, Sangin, Lashkar Gah, Kandahar, and Herat. While being here, make sure to check out Ziarat-e Shah Maqsud . Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Dukah ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Maiwand
Maiwand is a village in Afghanistan and the district center of Maiwand District of Kandahar Province. It is located 50 miles northwest of Kandahar. The area is irrigated by the Helmand and Arghandab Valley Authority. The village is notable for the Battle of Maiwand which took place on July 27, 1880 during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. Ayub Khan together with Malalai Anaa defeated a British brigade under General Burrows. Maiwand is also a prestigious and proud name for Afghan males.
Located at 31.73 65.13 (Lat./Long.); Less than 11 km away
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