Darvaz Valley

	Darvaz Valley Darvaz ( tg, Дарвоз / fa, درواز, ), alternatively spelt Darwaz and Darvoz, may refer to the following: * Darvaz (region), a historic region in what is now Tajikistan and Afghanistan Darvaz Range, Tajikistan Darvaz, Gilan, a village in Gilan Province, Iran * Darvoz district, in Tajikistan Darwaz district, in Afghanistan Nusay district, in Afghanistan See also Derweze Darvaza (from fa, دروازه, literally "gate"; tk, Derweze) is a rural council (village council) in Ak bugdaý District, Ahal Province, Turkmenistan of about 350 inhabitants, located in the middle of the Karakum Desert, about 260 km nor ... (Darvaza), a village in Turkmenistan {{geodis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Darvaz (region) Darvaz ( fa, درواز, Romanized: ''Darvāz'' ), alternatively Darwaz, Darvoz, or Darwoz, was an independent Pamiri principality until 1878, ruled by a Mir and its capital was at Qal'ai Khumb. The principality controlled territory on the left and right banks of the Oxus River. The major towns were Qal'ai Khumb and Kham. History Traditionally it was able to maintain its independence against its more powerful neighbors. At the beginning of the 16th century, the region was caught up in the conflict between the Timurids and the Uzbeks. Despite the Uzbek conquest of Badakhshan, it seems the northern part of Darvaz was able to maintain independence. During the 17th century, the ruler of Darvaz was Shah Qirghiz. Information regarding the length of his reign was disputed. Barthold writes that in 1638 the Uzbeks conquered Darvaz and executed the ruler, his brother Shah Gharib. In his stead, Shah Qirghiz became an independent ruler and reigned from 1638 to 1668. However, other sourc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Darvaz Range The Darvaz Range or Darvoz Range ( tg, пуштаи Дарвоз) is a mountain range in the Western Pamirs, in Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region of Tajikistan. Its name derives from the historical region of Darvaz. ''Great Soviet Encyclopedia'' Geography Starting in the east near the Academy of Sciences Range by Mount Garmo, it stretches from Mount Garmo roughly southwestwards between the Vanj River and Panj River (following the flows of the two), and the Obikhingou, a tributary of the Vakhsh River. The Vanj River separates it from the Vanj Range. Roughly 750 km2 of the mountain chain are glaciated. The highest summit of the range is Arnavad Peak ''(Qullai Arnavad)'', a 6083 m high ultra-prominent peak."Arnavad Peak" ''Britannica.com'' See also * [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Darvaz, Gilan Darvaz ( fa, درواز, also Romanized as Darvāz; also known as Darvāzeh Dīlakh) is a village in Khoshabar Rural District, in the Central District of Rezvanshahr County, Gilan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 620, in 147 families. References Populated places in Rezvanshahr County {{Rezvanshahr-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Darvoz District tg, بخش دروازه , nickname = , motto = , image_skyline = , imagesize = , image_caption = , image_flag = , flag_size = , image_seal = , seal_size = , image_shield = , shield_size = , image_blank_emblem = , blank_emblem_size = , image_map = Location of Darvoz District in Tajikistan.png , mapsize = , map_caption = Location of Darvoz District in Tajikistan , pushpin_map = , pushpin_mapsize= , pushpin_label_position = , pushpin_map_caption = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name = , subdivision_type1 = Region , subdivision_name1 = Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region , seat_type = Capital , seat = Qal'ai Khumb , government_type = , leader_title = , leader_name = , leader_title1 = , l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Darwaz District Darwaz district was a district in Badakhshan Province in Afghanistan until 2005. It was part of the historic region Darwaz which is now divided between Afghanistan and Tajikistan. In 2005 Darwaz District was subdivided into Maimay District, Darwazi Bala District, and Shekay District. Some maps use the name Darwaz for Maimay District. The district was historically part of the Darvaz principality, a semi-independent statelet ruled by a ''mir''.Seymour Becker. ''Russia’s Protectorates in Central Asia: Bukhara and Khiva, 1865-1924''. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. 1968. See also Darvaz (region) Darvoz District tg, بخش دروازه , nickname = , motto = , image_skyline = , imagesize = , image_caption = , image_flag = , flag_size = , image_seal = ... References Districts of Badakhshan Province {{Badakhshan-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Nusay District 320px, Tajik–Afghan Friendship Bridge in Darwazi Bala Darwaz-e Bala, also known as Nusay, is a district in Badakhshan Province, Afghanistan. It was created in 2005 from part of Darwaz District. It is home to approximately 11,000 residents. This district borders the Shekay, Kuf Ab, and Maimay districts, along with districts in Darvoz, Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Province, Tajikistan. The district was historically part of the Darvaz principality, a semi-independent statelet ruled by a ''mir''.Seymour Becker. ''Russia’s Protectorates in Central Asia: Bukhara and Khiva, 1865-1924''. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. 1968. References External links Badakhshan Province Map– United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) is a United Nations (UN) body established in December 1991 by the General Assembly to strengthen the international response to complex emergenci ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]

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