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Mundigak, with the help of intellectuals (inside or outside of Afghanistan) aims to provide a collection of books, archives, photos, researches, writings, videos and other informative materials in Urdu, French, Arabic and English along with the two national languages, Pashto and Darri of Afghanistan.

If you had Waheed Murad’s pan from Sabrang Pan house in front of the GPO, Qulfa from Peshawari Qulfa, lunch or dinner at...
09/04/2026

If you had Waheed Murad’s pan from Sabrang Pan house in front of the GPO, Qulfa from Peshawari Qulfa, lunch or dinner at Khyber Cafe, Tea in Silver Star, Pastries from Alig Cafe & cold drinks from Haq’s stall, then you qualify to be among the oldest road masters of Saddar.

31/03/2026

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Today marks the 337th death anniversary of Khushal Khan Khattak, the great Pashtun poet, warrior, and writer. He compose...
20/02/2026

Today marks the 337th death anniversary of Khushal Khan Khattak, the great Pashtun poet, warrior, and writer. He composed nearly 40,000 verses and authored 17 works, making him one of the most influential figures in Pashto literature.

Born in Akora Khattak near Peshawar, he came from a prominent Khattak family. His grandfather, Malik Akoray Khattak, had been appointed by the Mughal emperor Akbar to collect taxes in the region, which helped the village grow in importance.

Khushal became head of his tribe at 18 after his father and grandfather. He was highly educated in Islamic sciences, philosophy, medicine, logic, and literature. After conflicts with the Mughal Empire and imprisonment, he became a fierce opponent of Mughal rule and led resistance efforts among the Pashtuns.

He had 62 children (30 sons and 32 daughters). The Mughals allegedly tried to bribe his son Bahram Khan to capture or kill him, but Khushal fled to the Afridi areas of Tirah with the help of his sons Nusrat Khan and Gohar Khan.

He died on February 20, 1689, at the age of 76. According to tradition, he requested to be buried where “the dust of Mughal horses would not fall on his grave.” He was buried in Akora Khattak, where his tomb later became a symbol of Pashtun pride. Decades ago, during the reign of Mohammad Zahir Shah, the shrine was renovated and a small library was built in his memory.

Khushal Khan Khattak remains a lasting symbol of Pashtun unity, courage, and literary excellence.

12/02/2026

Chisht Sharif – Herat, Afghanistan

Chisht Sharif is located in the southeastern part of Herat province, about 170–180 km from Herat city. It is historically significant and was an important center during the Ghurid period (12th–13th century).

The area is especially known as the birthplace of the Chishti Sufi Order, which later spread to the Indian subcontinent. The famous Sufi saint Khwaja Abu Ishaq Shami Chishti lived here.

Among its historical monuments is the Shishak Minaret, built of baked bricks during the Ghurid era. The minaret features Kufic and Naskh inscriptions and geometric designs. Today, it has suffered damage due to natural erosion and neglect.

05/02/2026

Salopian Historian
The Incredible History Of Afghanistan

1st image: Fighters take refuge in National Museum in Kabul, during the Civil War in 1995.2nd image: Priceless antiquiti...
02/02/2026

1st image: Fighters take refuge in National Museum in Kabul, during the Civil War in 1995.
2nd image: Priceless antiquities destroyed by the Taliban in the National Museum in Kabul, Afghanistan. I shot this picture in March 1995.

The Koh-i-Noor is a 105.6-carat diamond, one of the world's largest and most expensive diamonds For 70 years it was with...
01/02/2026

The Koh-i-Noor is a 105.6-carat diamond, one of the world's largest and most expensive diamonds

For 70 years it was with Afghanistan (1739–1813)

In 1813, Shah Shuja surrendered it to the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh

Currently, the diamond is with the UK

Ahmad Shah Abdali was a brave, visionary, &powerful ruler, politician, academic, philosopher,& poet

He formally established a modern& powerful Afghan empire at a strategically crucial location on the world map

Unfortunately, his grandkids weakened his academic &political legacy

28/01/2026

Budah’ Afghanistan

The first automobile in Afghanistan was introduced during the reign of Amir Habibullah Khan, around 1912 AD (1291 Solar ...
23/01/2026

The first automobile in Afghanistan was introduced during the reign of Amir Habibullah Khan, around 1912 AD (1291 Solar Hijri).

Amir Habibullah Khan, the son of Amir Abdur Rahman Khan, was a ruler interested in innovation and progress. During his reign, he brought several modern items to Afghanistan from British India, among which was the first automobile.

The vehicle was transported to Kabul via British India and was used for the Amir’s personal purposes.

Note: At that time, automobiles were powered by coal.

16/01/2026

Ancient Afghanistan ✨
For thousands of years, Afghanistan has been a land of cities, civilizations, and culture. From the historic streets of Herat to its timeless architecture and artistic heritage, this land has been a center of knowledge, craftsmanship, and resilience.
Afghanistan’s ancient cities still carry the echoes of a glorious past.









16/01/2026

These cave-like homes might be traced to the Stone Age era from about 2.6 million to 10,000 BCE

Recently, these cave-like homes have been discovered in Laghman, Afghanistan

These caves need urgent scientific & archaeological investigation

Kabul Afghanistan 1970
11/01/2026

Kabul Afghanistan 1970

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Mundigak Society, by having a broad network of history scholars throughout the country and world publishes the following material: Books regarding Afghanistan’s history, documents, collections, archival images, features, research, writings, maps, coins, videos, audial content and a multitude of other material published beside official languages [Pashto/Dari] of the country in Arabic, English, Urdu, French and Russian.