Why Peshawar Is One of the Oldest Living Cities in the World

Описание: Peshawar is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in South Asia, with a history spanning over 2,000 years. Known in ancient times as Purushapura, Peshawar has been a center of culture, trade, and civilization due to its strategic location near the Khyber Pass.

This video explores the rich history of Peshawar, from the Gandhara civilization and Buddhist era to Hindu Shahi rule, Muslim conquests, Mughal period, Durrani Empire, British rule, and finally its role in modern Pakistan.

In this video, you’ll learn:

Ancient origins of Peshawar (Purushapura)

Gandhara and Buddhist influence

Muslim and Mughal eras

Afghan and British rule

Peshawar after 1947

Watch till the end to discover how Peshawar became known as the Gateway of South Asia.