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Peshawar
Peshawar (Urdu: پشاور, Pashto: پېښور, Hindko: پشور), is the capital and largest city of the Pakistani province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. It is the sixth most populous city of Pakistan, with a district population of over 4.7 million in the 2023 census. It is situated in the north-west of the country, lying in the Valley of Peshawar. Peshawar is primarily populated by Pashtuns, who comprise the second-largest ethnic group in the country. Situated in the Valley of Peshawar, a broad area situated east of the historic Khyber Pass, Peshawar's recorded history dates back to at least 539 BCE, making it one of the oldest cities in South Asia. The area encompassing modern-day Peshawar is mentioned in the Vedic scriptures; it was one of the principal cities of the ancient Gāndhāra. Peshawar served as the capital of the Kushan Empire during the rule of Kanishka and was home to the Kanishka Stupa, which was among the tallest buildings in the ancient world. Peshawar was t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cunningham Clock Tower
The Cunningham Clock Tower () in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, was built in 1900, "in commemoration of Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria, Her Majesty the Queen Empress Queen Victoria, Victoria". The tower was named after the Commissioner of Peshawar, Sir Alexander Frederick Douglas Cunningham (son of Alexander Cunningham), not to be confused with Sir George Cunningham, former British List of Governors of the North-West Frontier Province, governor and political agent in the province. History Designed by James Strachan, the Municipal Engineer of Peshawar, the foundation stone was laid by Cunningham, commissioner of Peshawar in 1898. It was opened to the public in 1900 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria. The construction of the building was funded by Balmukand Ahooja - Banker and Contractor of Peshawar Structure The tower is 31 feet in diameter. Its base is 13 by 4 metres (43 ft × 13 ft) and stands 26 metres (85 ft ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
