Which empire was Kandahar an important outpost for in the 6th century BC?
Achaemenid Empire
Mughal Empire
Ottoman Empire
Sassanian Empire
Answer
Kandahar was an important outpost of the Achaemenid (Persian) Empire in the 6th century BC. The city's strategic location along trade routes made it a valuable asset for various empires throughout history.
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