Hesa Awal Kohistan District
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| Hesa Awal Kohistan District | |
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| Country | Afghanistan |
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| Region | Kapisa Province |
| Capital | Keshektan |
| Population | 60,300 (2006) |
 Hesa Awal Kohistan District (in Orange)
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Hesa Awal Kohistan District is a new district, created from the bigger Kohistan District in Kapisa Province, Afghanistan. The district center is Kohistan. The population is 60,300 (2006), mostly Tajik.
History[edit]
The Kohistani Tajiks were the most powerful and best organized groups that fought against the British occupation of Kabul in 1879 to 1880.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ "Kohistan". Encyclopædia Britannica. Volume V15 (11th ed.). 1911. pp. Page 886.
- District map of the former Kohestan District now split into Hesa Awal Kohistan District and Hesa Duwum Kohistan District
- District Profile
External links[edit]
- Kohistani.Com - District Photo Gallery
- Kohistan Discussion Forum
- Kohistan Chat Room
- Kohistan Web Site
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