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Peshawar
Peshawar is the provincial capital of the North West Frontier Province. About 172 Km west of Rawalpindi/Islamabad by road and about half an hour by air lies the last major town of Pakistan, the ancient and legendary Peshawar city of the proud Pathans. In Peshawar city the Balahisar Fort, Qissa Khawani Bazar, Chowk Yaadgar, Mahabat Khan Masjid and the Peshawar Museum are of great interest.
Bazaar Qissa Khawani Bazaar is famous bazaar of Peshawar, NWFP, Pakistan. The Qissa Khawani Bazaar or the romantic Street of Story-tellers extends from west to east in the heart of the city of Peshawar. The cosmopolitan character of Qissa Khawani Bazaar is lined with its traditional kehwa khanas, Tikka Kabab, Chapli Kabab and dry fruit shops along with modern show rooms of leather ware and bright colored garments. In days gone by, the bazaar was the site of camping ground for caravans and military adventures. The professional storytellers recited ballads and tales of war and love to mobs of traders and soldiers. Today the storytellers and the art of story telling have gone but the atmosphere of the bazaar is still the same. Bearded tribesmen bargain with city traders over endless cups of green tea. People from everywhere visit the crowded street. Afghans, Iraqis, Uzbeks, Tajiks, Afridis, and Shinwaris move around with ease and grace in their colorful native robes.It was the site of a massacre when British soldiers fired upon a crowd of unarmed protestors in 1930.
Masjid Mahabat Khan
The Masjid, built in 1630 AD by Mahabat Khan, the Mughals’ governor of Peshawar, is a marvellous piece of architecture, though lost its original glory long ago. This was yet another feather in the cap of Engineer Emperor, Shahjehan (1628-1658-AD). It is still one of the impressive religious buildings, situated in the Andar Shahar Bazar.
The Peshawar Museum
To see the most invaluable collection from various archaeological sites, one must visit the Peshawar Museum. You can see relics of different civilizations, especially Gandhara period (300 BC-300 AD) displayed in scientifically arranged galleries. The treasure trove tells you the untold history of the region.
Islamia College, Peshawar University
Islamia College is a historical place. Founded by Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum Khan, an educationalist of British period, the College later served as awareness creator among the populace, willing to fight for the cause of freedom. Some of the most renowned personalities were students of this prestigious institute, which later became a part of Peshawar University.
The most famous pass of the world, the Khyber Pass is 56 Km from Peshawar. It has been, throughout South Asian history, the most important gateway to the plains of the sub-continent both for migration and invasion.
About 27 Km out of Karachi on the National Highway on a high ground area is a cluster of an un-usual grave built in the shape of slabs upon slabs of rectangles, hence the name "four sided". These date back to 16th-18th century A.D. The distinguishing feature of these graves is the superb carving and engraving of the sandstone slabs with various floral motifs and designs of jewellery for females and of horses and swords for males.
Places of Tourist Attraction
Qissa KhawaniBazaar Qissa Khawani Bazaar is famous bazaar of Peshawar, NWFP, Pakistan. The Qissa Khawani Bazaar or the romantic Street of Story-tellers extends from west to east in the heart of the city of Peshawar. The cosmopolitan character of Qissa Khawani Bazaar is lined with its traditional kehwa khanas, Tikka Kabab, Chapli Kabab and dry fruit shops along with modern show rooms of leather ware and bright colored garments. In days gone by, the bazaar was the site of camping ground for caravans and military adventures. The professional storytellers recited ballads and tales of war and love to mobs of traders and soldiers. Today the storytellers and the art of story telling have gone but the atmosphere of the bazaar is still the same. Bearded tribesmen bargain with city traders over endless cups of green tea. People from everywhere visit the crowded street. Afghans, Iraqis, Uzbeks, Tajiks, Afridis, and Shinwaris move around with ease and grace in their colorful native robes.It was the site of a massacre when British soldiers fired upon a crowd of unarmed protestors in 1930.
Masjid Mahabat Khan
The Masjid, built in 1630 AD by Mahabat Khan, the Mughals’ governor of Peshawar, is a marvellous piece of architecture, though lost its original glory long ago. This was yet another feather in the cap of Engineer Emperor, Shahjehan (1628-1658-AD). It is still one of the impressive religious buildings, situated in the Andar Shahar Bazar.
The Peshawar Museum
To see the most invaluable collection from various archaeological sites, one must visit the Peshawar Museum. You can see relics of different civilizations, especially Gandhara period (300 BC-300 AD) displayed in scientifically arranged galleries. The treasure trove tells you the untold history of the region.
Islamia College, Peshawar University
Islamia College is a historical place. Founded by Sahibzada Abdul Qayyum Khan, an educationalist of British period, the College later served as awareness creator among the populace, willing to fight for the cause of freedom. Some of the most renowned personalities were students of this prestigious institute, which later became a part of Peshawar University.
Other Tourist Attractions
Khyber PassThe most famous pass of the world, the Khyber Pass is 56 Km from Peshawar. It has been, throughout South Asian history, the most important gateway to the plains of the sub-continent both for migration and invasion.
Other Tourist Attractions
Chaukundi Tomb (Bin Qasim Town)About 27 Km out of Karachi on the National Highway on a high ground area is a cluster of an un-usual grave built in the shape of slabs upon slabs of rectangles, hence the name "four sided". These date back to 16th-18th century A.D. The distinguishing feature of these graves is the superb carving and engraving of the sandstone slabs with various floral motifs and designs of jewellery for females and of horses and swords for males.
