Arak

Iran / Markazi / Arak /
 city, capital city of state/province/region
Arak, previously known as Soltan-abad, is the center of Markazi province, Iran. It had an estimated population of 511,127 in 2005.
Arak is built on the ruins of a small town called Daskerah, which was destroyed during the Mongol invasion of Persia. Modern Arak is a relatively new city on fertile lands, reestablished in 1795 with primary construct ending in 1852. The new city was founded and financed during the Qajar era.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arak,_Iran
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Coordinates:   34°4'45"N   49°43'1"E

Comments

  • Arak in Old Iranian Language Means: (Imperial Throne). (Arike=Arak). (Arike = Throne).