Peshawar is also called the land of Pathans or Pushtoon, Therefore Peshawar's has the historical records because some 2000 or 3000 years ago, when Kushans were reigning the area. Kushans shifted their capital to Peshawar from Pushkalavati, which is 30 kilometres north of Peshawar. After this later Sher Shah Suri ruled the area. In 1818, the Sikh ruler Ranjit Singh captured Peshawar. During his rule Peshawar met little progress and the city was destroyed. The British recreate the city before the independence of Pakistan.
Another feature of Peshawar is that Peshawar linked to almost all major cities and towns of Pakistan by air. Besides this Peshawar is linked even to Europe or Dubai. The national railway system it is the last stop for peoples. The Bus services run between Peshawar and Lahore and other major cities. The city can be reached by easily to use own transport.
Peshawar can easily be divided into old Peshawar and new Peshawar.The old city is easily attracts the peoples because the city has a number of beautiful Memorial or monuments and colorful bazaars.
Memorial Places
MOHABAT KHAN MOSQUE built in 1670 it is a good example of the Mughal architecture engineer. However the mosque was destroyed by fire 1898 it was later restored with the help of traditional Mechanic or craftsmen.
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BALA HISSAR It is difficult to miss Bala Hisaar Fort. The structure was built by the first Mughal ruler Babar in 1526.
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PESHAWAR MUSEUM It is well popular place of Peshawar and also known as Victoria Memorial hall the museum was built in 1905.
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Shopping Centers
Peshawar is an exiting places for shopping that you can enjoy because Peshawar has the many shopping center which are mention below.
QISSA KHWANI BAZAAR It is the exiting and popular place of Peshawar here you found allot of various market because it is the combinations of different markets interlink like Khyber Bazzar Meena Bazzar Ghanta Ghar Andhar and Sheer jewellery Bazaar.
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DENS TRADE CENTER It is the biggest trade center of the central asia which are available in peshawar cantt area.The design of the dense trade center is absolutely nice and attractable.Here are a lot of shops which represents different goods.
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Peshawar Parks
There are also a number of interesting parks in Peshawar where you can visit and enjoy the historical places.
SHAHI BAGH It is the historical park because quaid-e-azam mohammad ali jinnah also visited to this park and another feature of this park is that cricket ground also here.
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JINNAH PARK It is the famous park of Peshawar and near to the bala hissar and firdos.The place of the jinnah park is very big so allot of peoples visited daily here and feel comfortable because different flowers plant give natural effect.
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ARMY STADIUM The most of the young boys come to this park and enjoy with families and with friends because here allot of toys available which are most attractable.This is an entertainment place where amusement park, restaurants, and game shops are available for both children and young. There is big green palace where you enjoy with your friends and family.
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TATARA PARK It is the famous and popular park in the area of hayatabad.It is a small but beautiful public park of Hayatabad Peshawar.The small train that runs on the railway track round the boundaries of the park. Where both children and their elders come nice place to hang on the weekends.
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Population and Weather
Population: 10,50,000 or 11,50,000 Area :77 sq. km. (30 sq. miles)
Average: Annual growth rate 3.34%
Language Pushto People Pathans
Climate Peshawar's climate is regarded as Pakistan's healthiest climate.
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