{"id":1290,"date":"2019-11-28T14:32:57","date_gmt":"2019-11-28T14:32:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.izloo.com.pk\/blog\/?p=1290"},"modified":"2020-05-20T16:51:15","modified_gmt":"2020-05-20T16:51:15","slug":"a-glimpse-on-the-historical-places-of-peshawar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/izloo.com.pk\/blog\/2019\/11\/28\/a-glimpse-on-the-historical-places-of-peshawar\/","title":{"rendered":"A Glimpse on the Historical Places of Peshawar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Peshawar is the cultural &amp; administrative capital of the\nKhyber Pakhtunkhwa province. It is famous for its bustling food streets,\ncrowded alleys and lively bazaars. The city undergoes many changes in past few\nyears. The recent construction works are ultramodern Bus Rapid Transit System\nand the Ring Road Peshawar. Despite witnessing rapid construction and urbanizations,\nthe city\u2019s centuries-old history still stands tall. You will find about many\nhistorical places of Peshawar in this blog and also find the answer to the\nquestion of what makes Peshawar\u2019s history so unique?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An Overview of\nPeshawar\u2019s History<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before I jump to the talk of the historical place, let\u2019s\nhave a quick review of the Peshawar\u2019s history. Peshawar city is founded in 15<sup>th<\/sup>\ncentury. It is the center of the trade for central, south and East Asia for\nhundreds of years. The remains of Buddhist activities are found in a recent\ndiscovery. The remains of the 5<sup>th<\/sup> century are also been found in the\nPeshawar. It proofs that the city is from ancient times. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since it is the center of economic activities, Peshawar has\nwitnessed the fall and rise of many empires including Roman, Sikhs, Hindu, and\nMuslims. The Achaemenid Empire, the Kushan Empire, the Hindu Shahis, the\nGhaznavids, the Durrani Empire, the Lodi Empire, the Sur Empire and the Sikh\nEmpire of Punjab are the names of the few. &nbsp;The attraction of Peshawar is due to the remaining\nof these empires. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s have a look at the historical places of Peshawar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following are the most historical attractions in\nPeshawar:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mahabat Khan Masjid<\/li><li>Sir Cunningham Clock Tower<\/li><li>Bala Hisar Fort<\/li><li>Bab-e-Khyber<\/li><li>Jamrud Fort<\/li><li>Shahi Bagh<\/li><li>Qissa Khwani Bazaar<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mahabat Khan Masjid<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.izloo.com.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabat-Khan-Masjid.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1295\" srcset=\"https:\/\/izloo.com.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabat-Khan-Masjid.jpg 640w, https:\/\/izloo.com.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Mahabat-Khan-Masjid-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Mahabat\nKhan Masjid is counted among the most popular historical place in Peshawar. It\nis an amazing piece of Mughal architecture, reflecting the rich heritage of\nMughal\u2019s empire. The prayer chamber of the Mahabat Khan Masjid is decorated\nwith beautiful floral artwork. It was constructed by Mahabat Khan, who was the\nGovernor of Peshawar during Emperor Shah Jahan\u2019s region in 1670 AD. The outer\nstructure of the Masjid is also outstanding. Mahabat Khan Masjid has three\ndomes with two 107feet height minarets. The iconic structure of it still stands\nwith all its grace in the old city area of Peshawar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year Founded of Mahabat Khan\nMasjid: <\/strong>1670 AD<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location of Mahabat Khan Masjid:<\/strong> Mohalla Baqir shah, Andar Shehr,\nPeshawar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Popular Eateries near Mahabat Khan\nMasjid: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Shahi Ronaq Restaurant: 11- minutes\ndrive<\/li><li>Jalil Kabab House: 8-minutes\ndrive<\/li><li>Nisar Charsi Tikka: 9- minutes drive&nbsp;<\/li><li>Peshawar Khalis Food: 4-minutes\ndrive<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sir Cunningham Clock Tower:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.izloo.com.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/\uf0d8Sir-Cunningham-Clock-Tower.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1294\" srcset=\"https:\/\/izloo.com.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/\uf0d8Sir-Cunningham-Clock-Tower.jpg 640w, https:\/\/izloo.com.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/\uf0d8Sir-Cunningham-Clock-Tower-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A clock\ntower was constructed in Peshawar in the 20<sup>th<\/sup> century by Sir George\nCunningham, Governor of the northwest Frontier province to commemorate the\nDiamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, her Majesty of the British Colonial Empire.\nPeshawar\u2019s Cunningham clock tower is locally known as \u201c<strong>Ghanta Ghar<\/strong>\u201d. The clock is located near Chowk Yadgar which is the\noldest &amp; busiest part of the city. It is also few minutes\u2019 drives away from\nMahabat Khan Masjid. Its architecture is similar if the other clock towers\nfound in other cities of Pakistan including Sukkur and Faisalabad. Though this\nclock tower is very old it has not lost its charm with the passage of time.\nThis clock tower still attracts and fascinates many historians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year Founded of Sir Cunningham\nClock Tower: <\/strong>1900<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location of Sir Cunningham Clock\nTower:<\/strong> Sarafa\nBazaar Road, East of Chowk Yadgar, Peshawar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Popular Eateries near Sir\nCunningham Clock Tower: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Chowk Yaadgar Faluda Shop: 5- minutes\nwalk<\/li><li>Nisar Charsi Tikka: 9- minutes drive&nbsp;<\/li><li>Shahi Ronaq Restaurant: 11- minutes\ndrive<\/li><li>Peshawar Khalis Food: 3- minutes drive<\/li><li>Sarafa Bazaar\u2019s Food Street:\n1-minutes walk<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bala Hissar Fort<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.izloo.com.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bala-Hissar-Fort.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/izloo.com.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bala-Hissar-Fort.jpg 640w, https:\/\/izloo.com.pk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Bala-Hissar-Fort-300x188.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bala\nHissar is one of the most attractive and fascinating destinations of Peshawar.\nThe name Bala Hissar is from the Persian language which means <strong>\u201celevated or high fort\u201d<\/strong>. It is used as\na palace for the Durrani Empire until its destruction and reconstruction by the\nSikh Empire of Punjab in 1834. The remnants of Balar Hissar Fort are well\npreserved. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can\nwatch the most amazing panoramic views of the alley from this fort. The Bala\nHissar fort is looked after by Pakistan Army, that\u2019s why no one is allowed to\nenter the building of this fort. However, you can get a closer look by climbing\nthe elevated region around. You can also visit a small museum in its vicinity\nto get to know about Peshawar&#8217;s history and heritage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year Founded of Bala Hissar Fort:\n<\/strong>1526<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location of Bala Hissar Fort:<\/strong> A few kilometers away\nfrom Kartay Now Road, Peshawar<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Popular Eateries near Bala Hissar\nFort: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Safi Chicken Sajji: 6-minutes\ndrive<\/li><li>Asli Chenaar Kabab: 6-minutes\ndrive<\/li><li>Capital Pizza Hut: 5-minutes\ndrive<\/li><li>Samir Burger: 5-minutes drive<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bab e Khyber<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p>Bab e cyber\nis one of the key historical landmarks in Peshawar. It is majestically standing\nat the entrance of Peshawar. The iconic structure has great national importance\nas is has been featured on a 10 rupee Pakistani note. It is among the most\npopular historical places to visit in Peshawar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year Founded of Bala Bab e Khyber:\n<\/strong>1964<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location of Bab e Khyber:<\/strong> Grand Trunk Road,\nPeshawar<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Popular Eateries near Bab e\nKhyber:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Afghan Restaurant: 9- minutes drive<\/li><li>Karkhanay Restaurant: 7- minutes drive<\/li><li>Asli Baba Restaurant: 7- minutes drive<\/li><li>Khyber Shinwari Tikka: 2-minutes\ndrive<\/li><li>Sami A. Shinwari Restaurant: 7- minutes\ndrive<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Jamrud Fort<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is\nsituated beside the famous bab e Khyber. It is a valued heritage site and is\nalso known as Fatehgarh. It was built on the orders of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh, which\nwas the Sikh empire. It was built in 45 days with the help of 6000 soldiers\nunder General Hari Singh\u2019s command. As it was constructed adjacent to the\ngateway of Peshawar, it was served as one of the key strategic points by the\nEmpire during fights with his enemies. It is among the most fascinating places in\nPeshawar. One needs to visit this place during his\/her visits to Peshawar. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Year Founded of Jamrud Fort: <\/strong>1834<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Location of Jamrud Fort:<\/strong> Off Grand Trunk Road,\nPeshawar<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Popular Eateries near Jamrud Fort:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Karkhanay Restaurant: 7- minutes drive<\/li><li>Asli Baba Restaurant: 7- minutes drive<\/li><li>Afghan Restaurant: 9- minutes drive<\/li><li>Khyber Shinwari Tikka: 2-minutes\ndrive<\/li><li>Sami A. Shinwari Restaurant: 7- minutes\ndrive<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Above we shared some historical and fascinating places to visit in Peshawar. 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