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The history of Peshawar is intertwined with the history of the broader Indian subcontinent. The region was known as Puruṣapura in Sanskrit, literally meaning "city of men". [ a ] Being among the most ancient cities of the Indian subcontinent, Peshawar had for centuries been a center of trade between West Asia, Central Asia, and the Indian ...
The modern name of the city "Peshawar" is possibly derived from the [reconstructed] Sanskrit word "Purushapura" (Sanskrit: पुरूषपुर Puruṣapura, meaning "City of Men" or "City of Purusha"). [19] [20] [21] It was named so by Mughal Emperor Akbar from its old name Parashawar, the meaning of which Akbar did not understand.
1947 - City becomes part of the Dominion of Pakistan. 1948 - City becomes capital of the Peshawar province. [2] 1949 - Frontier Corps military reserve headquartered in Bala Hissar (fort). [10] 1950 University of Peshawar established. Shahab-e-saqib and Qallandar Urdu-language newspapers begin publication. [20] 1951 - Population: 151,776. [21]
The mosque was built between 1660 and 1670 by the Mughals, [2] on what was the highest point in the old city. [3] The minarets of the Mohabbat Khan Mosque were frequently used in Sikh times for hanging prisoners. Five people per day were hanged from the minarets because they banned 5 times Azan for prayer, [4] as a substitute for the gallows. [5]
History of Pakistan. The History of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa refers to the history of the modern-day Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The earliest evidence from the region indicates that trade was common via the Khyber Pass; originating from the Indus Valley Civilization. The Vedic culture reached its peak between the 6th and 1st centuries B ...
Bala Hissar (Pashto / Urdu / Hindko: قلعه بالاحصار), also spelt Bala Hisar, is an historic fortress located in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. First mentioned by 7th-century explorer Xuanzang, the fort was used as a royal residence for the Durrani Empire since 1747, when the Afghan king, Ahmad Shah Durrani, conquered Peshawar.
Gor Khatri (Pashto: ګورکترۍ; Hindko and Urdu: گورکهتری) (or Gor Khuttree; literally meaning "Grave of Kshatriya" or Hindu warriors) [1] is an archeological site located in Peshawar, Pakistan. [2] It was built in the Mughal-era by Jehan Ara Begum, daughter of Shah Jahan, as a caravanserai. [1][3]
Landlord. Ministry of Culture, Pakistan. Chowk Yadgar (Urdu: چوک یادگار; “Memorial Square”), formerly Hasting’s Memorial, [1] is a landmark in the old walled city of Peshawar. It is located at the convergence point of different major roads and bazaars of the old city. It is well-known as the center of hawala business in Peshawar.