The Qizilbash population of Hisarak in Afghanistan (Ludwig W. Adamec, 1985)

The Qizilbash population of Hisarak in Afghanistan

34-1 69-3 m. Elevation 5,140 feet. A village in the upper portion of the Logar valley, standing to the north of what is called the Hisarak pass, at a distance of 12 miles in southwesterly direction from Zargan Shahar. The principal village stands on the right bank of the Logar river, whilst its hamlets are situated on both banks. In the village itself are 100 families of Tajiks and Liasi Khels (a branch of the Astanazi Ghilzais). Attached to Hisarak are:

·         4 hamlets of Liasi Khels ― 45 families

·         2 hamlets of Tajiks ―20 families

·         1 hamlet of Kizilbashis ―15 families

·         3 hamlets of Popalzais ―40 families

(Clifford, Euan Smith).

Ludwig W. Adamec — Historical and political gazetteer of Afghanistan. Volume [06] (1985)