Bagh-e-Ali Mardan, one of Kabul’s ancient neighborhoods, has a history that dates back nearly two hundred years.
This area is located south of the Kabul River, extending from Pul-e-Khishti to Pule Qala Mahmoud Khan.
It borders the second part of Maiwand Road to the north and the Eidgah Mosque to the east. Unfortunately, there is no trace of the garden left today.
This neighborhood connected several old alleys and bazaars. These included Chaar Chata Bazaar, Qasab Kocha, Charmi Kocha, Burya Foroshi, Payan Chawk, and Reka Khana Bazaar.
Residents Reflect on Bagh-e-Ali Mardan’s History
Mir Abdul Qadeer, a resident of the Bagh-e-Ali Mardan area, talks about the history of this area: “Bagh-e Ali Mardan, named after Ali Mardan Khan, was a garden that Ali Mardan Khan built in this area. He lived in the middle of the garden and occasionally visited his farmers.”
Another resident, Esmail, said: “In the past, this place was all soil, but now it has turned into an area with high-rise buildings. The garden had only one gate.”
The covered alleys and old houses in this area are each over a hundred years old. They bear witness to the rich history of this place. According to residents, one of these old houses was the residence of Ali Mardan Khan.
Zalmai, a resident of Bagh-e-Ali Mardan, describes the area: “These houses were all made of mud and straw, and our people had a unique culture and urban lifestyle.”
Mohammad Zubair says: “The house you are in now is a very old house. Ali Mardan Khan lived in this house, and if anyone made a joke, he would imprison them in a cell he had in the house.”
The people of Kabul once highly regarded Ali Mardan Khan, who served as their governor. He took a great interest in constructing Kabul city, and he oversaw the building of Chaar Chata Bazaar.
This news is sourced from [Tolo News] and is for informational purposes only.
