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The Fort of Bala Hisar in Peshawar

The Fort of Bala Hisar in Peshawar

The Fort of Bala Hisar usually known as Qillah Bala Hisar  is one of the foremost historic fort situated in Peshawar. 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. The Sikhs […]