It is about qila bala hisar and short history

2. QILA-BALA-HISAR
PESHAWAR
Naseer Amin

3. Bala Hisar is a Persian word.
The word “Bala” meaning is “High” and the word
“Hisar” meaning “Fort”.
 This name was given by the Afghan King Timur Shah
Durrani 1773 To 1793.
History Of Qila Bala Hisar

4. A view of Bala Hisar Kabul during the Second
Anglo - Afghan War ( 1887 - 1880 )

5.  Qillah Bala Hisar is a Fort is one of the foremost historic places in
Peshawar.
 The Sikhs who conquered Peshawar within the early of 19th century
named it Samir Garh in 1834 however the name failed to become
fashionable.
 The Fort has been the headquarters of the Frontier Corps since 1949
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6. Inside View & Some Pictures

7. In 1878

8.  The fort stands on a high mound within the northwestern corner of
Peshawar town.
 currently the development of recent buildings has lined house between the
recent town and also the fort.
 However, the fort’s position on a high mound offers a commanding and
panoramic read of Peshawar and also the entire Peshawar valley.
Location & Area Of Qila Bala Hisar

9. On a transparent day, one will see the mountains encircling
valley of Peshawar and beyond.
the world lined by the inner wall of the fort is regarding ten
acres 40,000 square meter and also the boundary wall is
regarding fifteen acres (61,000 m2). the peak of the fort is
regarding 90 feet high than ground level.
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10. Any Questions