Herat
a city in NW Afghanistan.
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One of the goals of the Herat operation was to discredit Sharif, who has no control over the ISI or the Pakistani army.
Nuclear Pakistan's Spies Target India—and Their Own Prime Minister | Bruce Riedel | September 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe U.S. should step up intelligence cooperation with India to prevent and deter attacks such as the ones in Mumbai and Herat.
Nuclear Pakistan's Spies Target India—and Their Own Prime Minister | Bruce Riedel | September 4, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTShibirghan lies between the largest city in the north, Mazar-e Sharif, to the east and the largest city in the west, Herat.
The Warlord Who Defines Afghanistan: An Excerpt From Bruce Riedel’s ’What We Won’ | Bruce Riedel | July 27, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn Herat I paid my respects to the grave of Dost Mohammad Khan at the Sufi shrine of Gaza Gagh.
‘A War for No Wise Purpose’: Afghanistan Defeats the West Again | William Dalrymple | April 17, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe professor noted his Herat University students did not want U.S. troops to stay longer than necessary.
America Prepares to Fold in Afghanistan But Must Stay | John Kael Weston | January 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
The conditions, however, were rejected, and it was evident that the shah would only be satisfied with the sovereignty of Herat.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanOn hearing of the raising of the siege of Herat, the intentions of the Indian government were in some degree modified.
The History of England in Three Volumes, Vol.III. | E. Farr and E. H. NolanA treaty of peace was presently concluded in which all claim to Herat was abandoned by Chinese war ships sank Persia.
A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year | Edwin EmersonA map was produced, on which the country to the north of Herat was carefully examined, and Russia's claims were made known to him.
Forty-one years in India | Frederick Sleigh RobertsThere can be little doubt that this is Kuhsan (or Kusan), one of the most important towns of the Herat valley.
The Gates of India | Thomas Holdich
British Dictionary definitions for Herat
/ (hɛˈræt) /
a city in NW Afghanistan, on the Hari Rud River: on the site of several ancient cities; at its height as a cultural centre in the 15th century. Pop: 344 000 (2005 est)
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