Historical places and regions
Peshawar: a short history of an ancient city
Peshawar, ancient Purushapura, was a Kushan capital and stands at the approach to the Khyber Pass. Learn about the Kanishka stupa, Gor Khuttree, Bala Hisar, the Mahabat Khan Mosque and the Qissa Khwani Bazaar.
Read article9 Oct 2026