QILA-BALA-HISAR PESHAWAR

Naseer Amin

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

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

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

More About Bala Hisar

Inside View & Some Pictures

In 1878

  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

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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