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2 in the south. Of these three, the Kabul district is the most fertile, Kandahar stands next, and Herat last both in point of fertility and population. Kabul and Kandahar were Indian in population, language, and faith till the beginning of the sixteenth century.

Afghanistan consisted of the provinces of Aria, Arachosia, Gedrosia, Paropanisadai, and part of Drangiana. These provinces are now represented by the Vilayats of Herat, Balkh,