Sherwana Castle (Kalar)

Iraq / Diyala / Hanaqin / Kalar
 castle, place with historical importance
"Sherwana Castle also known as Shirwanah Castle was built by King Mohammed Jaff and is located in Kalar, Kurdistan. It was build in 1734 and it still stands till this day. It is home to the Jaff Family, and can be visited for travelers. Jaff is a Kurdish Political last name that has been used for more than a thousand years and was given to its most important leaders and to Kings of Kurdistan. Kaher Jaff born in 1114 was one of the first Kurdish Kings of the provinces-Sheharzoor, Halabcha, Bani Khelan, Dizyash. He was the first to start a strong army and form the Jaff tribe that today has three million members. Other important leaders are King Mohammed Jaff, King Mahmoud Jaff, Dawood Jaff, and Sardar Jaff. Sherwana Castle was build in 1734 in Kalar, Kurdistan and home to the Jaff Family. There are three million followers in the Jaff tribe. After more than nine centuries the Jaff family still remain the political first family."

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Coordinates:   34°36'24"N   45°18'48"E

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