In the year 100 CE, the city of Puruapura was established in the vast Valley of Peshawar, on the Gandhara Plains. The area was known as Puruapura in Sanskrit, which means "city of men." The Zend Avesta also mentioned it as Vakrata, the seventh most beautiful place on earth created by Ahura Mazda. It may have been named after Purush, a Hindu raja who ruled the city. The largest capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is Peshawar. Peshawar is Pakistan's oldest city and one of the oldest cities in South Asia, with a history that goes back at least 539 BCE. Peshawar is not in the monsoon zone, unlike the other northern regions of the country. The summertime temperature is above 40°C, and the wintertime temperature is 4°C lower.
Between the Khyber Pass and the Indus River, the Peshawar Valley is an ancient entranceway to the numerous crusades that shaped this world. The ancient city of Peshawar is located thirty miles to the west of the valley, in the shadow of the highest peaks that can be seen. The town that still resembles a bygone era is where The Valley gets its name. It's not about fancy cars and concrete buildings; rather, it's about a city that is proud of its roots and traditions, also known as the city of flowers. It is to the east of the long-standing Khyber Pass.
MAHABAT KHAN MASJID
The Mahabat Khan Masjid, also known as the Mohabbat Khan Masjid, is one of Peshawar's most well-known historical landmarks. It is a stunning example of Mughal architecture that skillfully reflects the region's extensive heritage. It was built by Mahabat Khan, the Governor of Peshawar at the time under Emperor Shah Jahan, in the year 1670 AD. The Mahabat Khan masjid's exterior features three domes and two 107-foot-tall minarets on each side. The mosque's prayer room is exquisitely decorated with floral artwork. In Peshawar's Andar Shehr, a part of the old city, this iconic structure still stands with all of its grace.
Peshawar's Cunningham Clock Tower, also known as "Ghanta Ghar"
Sir George Cunningham, then-governor of what was then known as the North-West Frontier Province, built a clock tower in Peshawar at the turn of the 20th century to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Victoria, Her Majesty the Queen Empress of the British Colonial Empire. Peshawar's Cunningham Clock Tower, also known as "Ghanta Ghar" in the local language, is east of Chowk Yadgar, the city's oldest and busiest area. It is just a few minutes drive from Mahabat Khan Masjid. The clock towers in Faisalabad and Sukkur, two other Pakistani cities, are very similar to their design. Even though the Sir Cunningham Clock Tower's overall structure has changed over time, this historic site in Peshawar has not lost its appeal and continues to fascinate historians.
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SHAHI BHAG
is one of the oldest gardens in the city. It was built by the Mughals. Literary gatherings, political meetings, and other social events that take place in the city all gather here. The park has a lot of different kinds of trees and covers about 100 acres. Shahi Bagh is one of Peshawar's most popular historical sites and is accessible year-round. People from all over the city come here with friends and family to participate in a variety of recreational activities.
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QISSA KHAWANI BAZAAR
One of Peshawar's most commercially active historical sites is the Street of Storytellers, also known as Qissa Khwani Bazaar. Because it remained a gathering place for traders and travelers from various parts of the continent to gather and share stories, the place's name refers to a very unique history. In ancient times, the market was a hub for business for merchants from all over Asia. They traded everything from silver and gold to spices and black tea.
A location that was once a hub for green and black tea cafes has become a market with a cluster of shops selling electronics and clothing. Even though this location has changed a lot over time, the Qissa Khawani bazaar still has a nostalgic feel to it, with its narrow alleys and old buildings that always remind people of how important it was in history.
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BALA HISSAR FORT
One of Peshawar's most fascinating historical attractions is Bala Hisar Fort, which is perched atop a high ridge in the northwest corner of the city. The Afghan Persian dialect, which means "elevated or high fort," gave rise to the name "Bala Hissar." Before it was destroyed and rebuilt by the Sikh Empire of Punjab in 1834, it served as the Durrani Empire's royal palace. This fort's ruins are well-preserved.
You can take in some of the most breathtaking views of the valley from this location. Nobody is permitted to enter the Bala Hissar Fort because it is managed by the Pakistan Army. However, you can still climb the elevated area surrounding the fort to see its outer walls up close. You can also visit a small museum nearby to learn more about Peshawar's history and this heritage site.
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BAB-E-KHYBER
One of Peshawar's most important historical landmarks is Bab-e-Khyber, which stands majestically at the Khyber Pass's entrance to the city. Because it is featured on a 10-rupee Pakistani currency note, this iconic structure also holds a high level of national significance. It is adjacent to Jamrud Fort, which is also one of Peshawar's most popular historical attractions.
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ISLAMIA COLLEGE PESHAWAR
Islamia College, or ICP, is a public university located in Peshawar, Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It was established in 1913 through personal efforts led by Sir S.A. Qayyum and Sir George Roos-Keppel, making it one of Pakistan's oldest universities. The culmination of the Aligarh Movement can be used as a starting point for its historical development.
By 1909, both Nawab Sir Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum and Sir George Roos-Keppel had the idea of establishing a college in the area, which was bolstered by their visits to the Aligarh Muslim University in the same year. Nawab Sahib inquired about the issues that the students were experiencing and how he could assist them, particularly those from the N.W.F.P. He was informed that the students require a dormitory. Nawab Sahib promised that he would build them a college in Peshawar rather than giving them a dorm in Aligarh. The first dean of the college was Mulana Qutabshah.
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UNIVERSITY OF PESHAWAR
Peshawar University is a Pakistani public research university in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The university has one of the highest ratings in the nation and is one of the province's oldest institutions. The university, which was established in 1950 and offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, The University has six academic faculties, forty postgraduate departments, and two "centers of excellence" for its approximately 14,000 enrolled students. The university has eight research centers within its campus, making it well-known for its work in the social, medical, and natural sciences. The university is the first public university to be established in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and is a residential campus that covers 1,045 acres (4 km2).
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, visited the college in 1928 and referred to it as "my college." In 1939, he adopted it as one of the three heirs to his fortune, along with Aligarh University and Sindh Madrassa, which was his own school. In recognition of the Pashtuns' role in the formation of Pakistan and their fight against the Indians to capture Azad Kashmir, Jinnah gave the province's students a university.
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