Sangar

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A Sangar is a term for small temporary fortified position with a breastwork (fortification) originally of stone[1]now built of sandbags and similar materials.[2]

The term was originally used by the British Indian Army to describe a small temporary fortified positions on the North West Frontier and in Afganistan, and is still frequently used by the British Army.

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  1. ^ 'Afridi Picket near to Jumrood', 1878
  2. ^ Camp Smyth front gate sangar and tower
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