Takhteh Pol, Afghanistan

Takhteh Pol (Dari: تخته‌پل), also known as Takhtapul, is a village in Balkh Province in northern Afghanistan.^[1] It was created by Afzal Khan (son of Dost Mohammad Khan) as a cantonment after the Afghan conquest of the Balkh Wilayat in 1849-1850.^[2] Balkh was in ruins, so with materials from the ruined town of Balkh,^[2] he established the city of Takhtapul.^[3][4] Gardens and courts were created as well. Within three years (by 1854) the city was established.^[5]

Takhteh Pol
Takhteh Pol Location in Afghanistan
Coordinates: 36°43′41″N 67°1′34″E
Country	Afghanistan
Province	Balkh Province
Time zone	+ 4.30

See also

• Balkh Province