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Mazar-e-Sharif in Afghanistan AFGHANISTAN afghanistan. mazar-e-sharif Informations and links Mazar-e-Sharif  Map Mazar-e-Sharif Photos Mazar-e-Sharif Population on 21-Sep-02 : 183000 ------------------------------- Maz?r-e Shar?f, also known as Mazar-e-Sharif, Mazar-i Sharif and Mazar-i-Sharif (in Persian ???? ????), is a city in northern Afghanistan and the capital of Balkh province. The dominant language in the city is Dari. The city is of especial religious significance to local Shi'ite Muslims, who believe that Ali, the fourth caliph is buried there. After the Taliban took control of much of Afghanistan, Mazar-e Sharif remained a stronghold of opposition groups for several years. Between May and July 1997 the Taliban attempted to take control of the city, but failed. They succeeded in capturing the city on August 8, 1998, reportedly leading to a killing frenzy. On November 9, 2001 the city was recaptured by the Afghan Northern Alliance after heavy battles with help from the United States. Mazar-e Sharif was formerly the capital of the historical province of Afghan Turkestan. (From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.) Afghanistan's recent history is a story of war and civil unrest. The Soviet Union invaded in 1979, but was forced to withdraw 10 years later by anti-Communist mujahidin forces supplied and trained by the US, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and others. The Communi.
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