Pixaf - Taq -e- Zafar

Standing gracefully among the verdant gardens of Paghman, Taq-e Zafar (Arch of Victory) is a monumental tribute to Afghanistan's hard-won independence. Built in the 1920s during the reformist reign of King Amanullah Khan, this neoclassical arch was inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, symbolizing the king's ambitious vision to modernize Afghanistan following his landmark European tour. Paghman was transformed into a royal summer retreat with wide boulevards, elegant villas, and this iconic arch at its heart. Taq-e Zafar specifically commemorates the victory in the Third Anglo-Afghan War and the full independence of Afghanistan in 1919. Though scarred by decades of war, the restored arch still stands today as a poignant reminder of a hopeful era, national pride, and the enduring spirit of the Afghan people.

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Taq -e- Zafar

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Published May 25, 2026
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