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|caption=The day after the April 1978 ]
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The '''Arg''' (meaning ] in ] and ]) serves as the ] in ], ].<ref>http://president.gov.af/en/page/1050#</ref> It sits on an 83 acres wide area in the ] section of the city, near the international embassies and Afghan ministries. The Arg was built after the destruction of the ] in 1880 by the ] troops. It has been used by many ] and ], from King ] to the current ] ].
The '''Arg''' serves as the ] in ], ].<ref>http://president.gov.af/en/page/1050#</ref>
⚫ ] ] and ] ] during the May 2012 ] signing in ].]]


==References== ==History==
The foundation of Arg was laid by ] ] in 1880 after assuming the throne. It was designed as a castle with water-filled trench around it. Abdur Rahman Khan named it Arg-e-Shahi (Citadel of the King) and included among other buildings a residence for his family, army barracks, and the national treasury. Previously, the ] served as the citadel or the headquarters of the kings until it was destroyed by the ] troops during the ] (1878-80).
⚫ {{Reflist}}
The Arg has served as the base for the monarchy in Afghanistan, and as the Royal and Presidential Palace for all of the Kings and Presidents of Afghanistan, with the single exception of President Hafizullah Amin. Over time, naturally, the Arg has undergone modifications and revitalization under different rulers.
The Arg consists of the following:
*The ''Gul Khana'' which serves as the offices for President ] and the President's Protocol Office;
*The Offices of the President's Chief of Staff;
*The National Security Advisor's building; and the Offices of the Spokesperson to the President.
*Offices for the ] (ANSF).
*Various buildings for receiving delegations or hosting large meetings.


==See also== ==See also==
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
⚫ File:Barack Obama and Hamid Karzai bilateral meeting in Kabul May 1, 2012.jpg|] ] and ] ] during the May 2012 ] signing in ]
File:Defense.gov photo essay 110709-F-RG147-311.jpg|U.S. Defense Secretary ] meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 9, 2011.
File:Defense.gov photo essay 110604-D-XH843-035.jpg|U.S. Defense Secretary ] and Afghan President Hamid Karzai conduct a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 4, 2011.
File:Obama with Karzai at Kabul in March 2010.jpg|President Barack Obama meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 28, 2010.
File:Defense.gov photo essay 100308-D-7203C-010.jpg|U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai walk together on the presidential compound in Kabul, March 8, 2010.
File:Defense.gov photo essay 100308-D-7203C-008.jpg|U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center left, meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul, March 8, 2010.
File:George W. Bush and Hamid Karzai chatting at the Presidential Palace in Kabul.jpg|President ] and Afghan President Hamid Karzai talk on March 1, 2006, in the Presidential Palace.
</gallery>

==References==
⚫ {{Reflist}}


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Revision as of 08:37, 19 October 2012

Arg
The Afghan flag flies over the entrance to the palace of Afghan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 4, 2011.
General information
Town or cityKabul
CountryAfghanistan
Construction started1880
Technical details
SizeApproximately 83 acres

The Arg (meaning citadel in Persian and Pashto) serves as the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. It sits on an 83 acres wide area in the Wazir Akbar Khan section of the city, near the international embassies and Afghan ministries. The Arg was built after the destruction of the Bala Hissar in 1880 by the British Indian troops. It has been used by many Afghan kings and presidents, from King Abdur Rahman Khan to the current President Hamid Karzai.

History

The foundation of Arg was laid by King Abdur Rahman Khan in 1880 after assuming the throne. It was designed as a castle with water-filled trench around it. Abdur Rahman Khan named it Arg-e-Shahi (Citadel of the King) and included among other buildings a residence for his family, army barracks, and the national treasury. Previously, the Bala Hissar served as the citadel or the headquarters of the kings until it was destroyed by the British Indian troops during the Second Anglo-Afghan war (1878-80).

The Arg has served as the base for the monarchy in Afghanistan, and as the Royal and Presidential Palace for all of the Kings and Presidents of Afghanistan, with the single exception of President Hafizullah Amin. Over time, naturally, the Arg has undergone modifications and revitalization under different rulers.

The Arg consists of the following:

  • The Gul Khana which serves as the offices for President Hamid Karzai and the President's Protocol Office;
  • The Offices of the President's Chief of Staff;
  • The National Security Advisor's building; and the Offices of the Spokesperson to the President.
  • Offices for the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF).
  • Various buildings for receiving delegations or hosting large meetings.

See also

Gallery

  • U.S. President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai during the May 2012 US-Afghan strategic agreement signing in Kabul U.S. President Barack Obama and Afghan President Hamid Karzai during the May 2012 US-Afghan strategic agreement signing in Kabul
  • U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 9, 2011. U.S. Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai at the presidential palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, July 9, 2011.
  • U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Afghan President Hamid Karzai conduct a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 4, 2011. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates and Afghan President Hamid Karzai conduct a press conference in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 4, 2011.
  • President Barack Obama meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 28, 2010. President Barack Obama meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai at the Presidential Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan, March 28, 2010.
  • U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai walk together on the presidential compound in Kabul, March 8, 2010. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, right, and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai walk together on the presidential compound in Kabul, March 8, 2010.
  • U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center left, meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul, March 8, 2010. U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates, center left, meets with Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai in Kabul, March 8, 2010.
  • President George W. Bush and Afghan President Hamid Karzai talk on March 1, 2006, in the Presidential Palace. President George W. Bush and Afghan President Hamid Karzai talk on March 1, 2006, in the Presidential Palace.

References

  1. http://president.gov.af/en/page/1050#

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