Arghistan
| Arghistan | |
|---|---|
  Arghistan Location in Afghanistan | |
| Coordinates: 31°34′0″N 66°30′0″E / 31.56667°N 66.50000°ECoordinates: 31°34′0″N 66°30′0″E / 31.56667°N 66.50000°E | |
| Country |
 Afghanistan |
| Province | Kandahar Province |
| District | Arghistan District |
| Elevation | 4,114 ft (1,254 m) |
| Time zone | + 4.30 |
The village of Arghistan (also Arghestan or Arghastan) is the headquarters of Arghistan District in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan. It is located in the valley of Arghistan, near the Arghistan River, on 31°34′00″N 66°30′00″E / 31.5667°N 66.5000°E at 1254 m altitude.
Arghistan Valley is where the famous Islamic scholar Dr. Muhammad Muhsin Khan's tribe (Al-Khoashki Al-Jamandi) live.
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