Peshawar - Wikipedia
WEBPeshawar ( / pəˈʃɑːwər /; [8] Pashto: پېښور [peˈχəwər] ⓘ; Hindko: پشور; [pɪˈʃɔːɾ] ⓘ; Urdu: پشاور [pɪˈʃɑːʋər] ⓘ) is the sixth most populous city of Pakistan, with a population of over 4.7 million in the 2023 census. It is the capital of the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where it is the largest city. [9] .
Peshawar | Pakistan, Population, History, Map, & Location
WEBFeb 27, 2024 · Peshawar, city, capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, northern Pakistan. The city lies just west of the Bara River, a tributary of the Kabul River, near the Khyber Pass. It was once the capital of the ancient Buddhist kingdom of Gandhara. Its inhabitants are mostly Pashtun.
History of Peshawar - Wikipedia
WEBThe 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". Being among the most ancient cities of the Indian subcontinent, Peshawar has for centuries been a center of trade between West Asia, Central Asia, and the Indian subcontinent.
Peshawar – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
WEBPeshawar is the major educational, political and business centre of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Peshawar is also famous for its kebab (Chapli Kebab) and Peshawari Shoe. Peshawar's recorded history goes back as far as at least 539 BC, making it …
13 Famous Places of Peshawar, Pakistan - Intentional Detours
WEBAug 20, 2020 · 1. Sethi House. The Sethi House is set in a neighborhood of twelve famous Havelis in Peshawar’s Old City, all of which were built in the 19th century. The frequently-visited Sethi Haveli was built in 1884, and was owned by the Sethi family–wealthy traders who had businesses throughout South and Central Asia.
THE 15 BEST Things to Do in Peshawar - Tripadvisor
WEBApr 30, 2016 · Things to Do in Peshawar, Pakistan: See Tripadvisor's 1,914 traveler reviews and photos of Peshawar tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in April. We have reviews of the best places to see in Peshawar. Visit top-rated & …
Peshawar travel - Lonely Planet | Pakistan, Asia
WEBGet to the heart of Peshawar with one of our in-depth, award-winning guidebooks, covering maps, itineraries, and expert guidance. Explore Peshawar holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.
Peshawar District - Wikipedia
WEBPeshawar District ( Pashto: پېښور ولسوالۍ, Hindko: ضلع پشور, Urdu: ضلع پشاور) is a district in the Peshawar Division of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located about 160 km west of the Pakistan's capital Islamabad. The district headquarter is the city of Peshawar, which is also the capital of Khyber Paktunkhwa. [2] History.
Top 10 Things To Do In Peshawar, Pakistan | Trip101
WEBOct 15, 2020 · 1. Tour the striking Masjid Mahabat Khan. Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Hafeezburki used under CC BY-SA 4.0. One of the most important landmarks in the city, Masjid Mahabat Khan, is a historic mosque that is known for its stunning façade created using white marble.
Peshawar - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
WEBPeshawar is a city in Pakistan, and it is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. With a population of 1,970,042 according to the 2017 census, Peshawar is the largest city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and the sixth-largest in Pakistan. Etymology.
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