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Shandur Polo Festival | Humshehri
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Humshehri: Thinking Pakistan's History. Thinking Pakistan's History. Shandur Polo Festival takes place on a plateau known as Shandur Pass. Rival teams from Gilgit and Chitral compete against each other on the polo field. Last Updated: 19 Nov. 2013. Miniature of polo 1546. Shandur Polo Festival Stamp. 8220;A Brief History of Polo.”. 18 Sept. 2007. 8220;The Origins of Polo.”. 8220;Shandur Polo Festival.”. Hussain, Ali. “Gilgit-Baltistan to Participate in Shandur Festival.”.
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Civics | Humshehri
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Humshehri: Thinking Pakistan's History. Thinking Pakistan's History. As a country with several provinces and territories, it is important to understand how the Pakistan Government functions, the fundamental rights and duties of each Pakistani citizen as well as its foreign relations with other countries. Discover more in the sections below. Government Parts & Functions. There are three main parts of government in a democratic system: legislative, executive and judicial. Citizenship Rights & Duties.
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Balochistan Historical Overview | Humshehri
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Humshehri: Thinking Pakistan's History. Thinking Pakistan's History. The unique history of Balochistan is essential to understanding the current situation, origins of the Nationalist movement, and its calls for further autonomy. Last Updated: 7 Dec. 2013. Balochistan fell under Arab rule in the seventh century AD during which time mass conversions to Islam took place. However, there was conflict with the competing power of Rai Chach from Sindh who conquered Makran in the 14. Khan of Kalat and sons. The p...
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Gandhara | Humshehri
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Humshehri: Thinking Pakistan's History. Thinking Pakistan's History. An important region for many centuries, Gandhara was the center of civilization and culture. Last Updated: 28 Feb. 2014. Gandhara was a historical region located mainly in the area of the Peshawar Valley, Potohar Plateau and Kabul River Valley. The civilization lasted from the 1. Century BC into the 11. Century AD. Its main cities were Purushapura (Peshawar), Pushkalavati (Charsadda) and Takshashila (Taxila). Gandhara is famous for its ...
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Sher Shah Suri | Humshehri
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Humshehri: Thinking Pakistan's History. Thinking Pakistan's History. A successful conqueror, Sher Shah Suri not only defeated the Mughal Emperor Humayun, but is also remembered as a brilliant administrator. Last Updated: 31 July 2014. Sher Shah ruled for a period of 5 years, 1540 to 1545. Although his reign was short, he left quite a mark on the history of the subcontinent. He was a great administrator. And many of his reforms were built on by the Mughal Emperor Akbar and later rulers.
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Mehrgarh | Humshehri
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Humshehri: Thinking Pakistan's History. Thinking Pakistan's History. Some of the earliest evidence of agriculture and village settlements in South Asia, dating back to 7,000 BC, have been excavated in Balochistan. Last Updated: 27 Jan. 2014. Mehrgarh was located close to the Bolan River which provided water for agricultural and personal use and the Bolan Pass which allowed for movement between Balochistan and present day Afghanistan. Later periods from approximately 5500 BC onwards indicate further refin...
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Famous Mountain Peaks | Humshehri
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Humshehri: Thinking Pakistan's History. Thinking Pakistan's History. Gilgit-Baltistan is home not only to the second highest peak in the world, but also to several famous mountain peaks such as Nanga Parbat and the Gasherbrums. Last Updated: 23 Oct. 2013. K2 (K stands for Karakoram) is the 2. Nanga Parbat ariel view. Nanga Parbat is the 9. Highest mountain in the world at 8126 meters and lies on the western end of the Himalayas. The Kashmiri name Nanga Parbat is derived from the Sanskrit words. Highest p...
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Ajrak | Humshehri
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Humshehri: Thinking Pakistan's History. Thinking Pakistan's History. Ajrak, a unique block-printed cloth from Sindh, is said to be as old as the Indus Valley Civilization. Making it requires time and intricate knowledge of the environment. Last Updated: 19 Nov. 2013. Ajrak refers to a unique block-printed cloth that has come to symbolize Sindhi culture and tradition. Derived from the Arabic word. Karachi: Department of Culture and Tourism, Government of Sindh, 1990. 8220;Ajrak Printing.”.
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Cultures | Humshehri
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Humshehri: Thinking Pakistan's History. Thinking Pakistan's History. Exploring the diversity of Pakistan’s culture through art and architecture, crafts and textiles, folklore and literature, music, people and customs. Discover more in the sections below. Azad Jammu and Kashmir.
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Sindh Province | Humshehri
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Humshehri: Thinking Pakistan's History. Thinking Pakistan's History. The third largest province in Pakistan, Sindh derives its name from the Indus River which was once known as. Last Updated: 13 Sep. 2013. Sindh on Pakistan map. Is the second most populated province in Pakistan. The province of Sindh derives its name from the Sanskrit word. Which means ‘ocean’ or a ‘vast collection of water’. Long ago, the Indus River was known as. Sindh province has 5 divisions as follows:. Has 5 districts: Malir, Karac...
