Malakand is a district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It is located in the northwest of the country, along the Afghanistan border. The district is bordered by the districts of Swat to the north, Buner to the east, Mardan to the south, and Lower Dir to the west. It is also close to the city of Peshawar, which is the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province
It is located in the northwest of the country, along the Afghanistan border. The area has a long and complex history, with a diverse mix of cultures and influences.
The area was later conquered by the Persian Achaemenid Empire in the 6th century BCE. It was then conquered by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BCE, and became part of the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BCE.
In the 7th century CE, the region was conquered by the Arab Umayyad Caliphate and became part of the Muslim world. It was later conquered by the Turkic Ghaznavid Empire in the 11th century, and then by the Mongols in the 13th century.
During the colonial period, the Malakand region was controlled by the British Empire. It was part of the British Indian Empire until 1947, when Pakistan gained independence.
Today, the Malakand district is home to a diverse population, with a mix of Pashtuns, Tajiks, and other ethnic groups. The region is known for its natural beauty, with the Swat Valley and Malakand Pass being popular...
Read moreThe loveliest place in Malakand District. Lush greenery and curved roads nice weather, clean air, healing smell, very relaxing journey on Malakand top road.
There are restaurant and cold drinks shop as well to refresh your mood further. Since it's a hilly area so there are fresh mountainious water to cool your car engine. You can sit roadside and get refreshed. Better avoid going on weekends with family as there are lots of people from sorrounding villages come to this place. While going week days with family, it's REAL FUN. . . I love this place and recommend to go on this road instead on...
Read moreOne of the most mesmerizing views hight point of Malakand division and views are just breath taking. Roadies are in good condition and even they're being widened as of now work in progress. If you are in peshawar and want to enjoy some driving go ahead and do drive here you'll love the curves and views of the road. Also it starts to rain heavily without any warning and sometimes mist and clouds falls...
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