What is Herat?

Q: What is Herat?


A: Herat is one of the 34 provinces of Afghanistan.

Q: Where is Herat located?


A: Herat is located in the southwestern region of Afghanistan.

Q: What is the main city and capital of Herat?


A: The main city and capital of Herat is also named Herat.

Q: What was Herat previously a part of?


A: Herat was previously a part of Greater Khorasan.

Q: Who ruled over Herat in the past?


A: Herat was ruled by the Tahirids, followed by the Saffarids, Samanids, Ghaznavids, Ghurids, Ilkhanates, Timurids, and Saffavids.

Q: When did Herat become a part of the Afghan Hotaki dynasty?


A: Herat became a part of the Afghan Hotaki dynasty in the early-18th century.

Q: Who followed the Afghan Hotaki dynasty in ruling over Herat?


A: The Durrani Empire followed the Afghan Hotaki dynasty in ruling over Herat.

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