HAIBAK  , a

town and khanate of Afghan Turkestan . The valley of Haibak, which is 3100 ft. above sea level, is fertile and richly cultivated . The town, which is famed in Persian legend, consists now of only a couple of streets, containing many Hindu shops and a small garrison . The inhabitants call themselves Jagatais, a Turki race, though now generally mixed with Tajiks and speaking Persian . In the neighbourhood of Haibak are some very typical Buddhist ruins . Haibak derives its importance from its position on the main line of communication between Kabul and Afghan Turkestan .