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| − | '''Hazara''' was | + | '''Hazara''' was a historic region, first in [[Punjab]] and later when it was transferred to the [[North West Frontier Province]], on the later's creation in 1901. It then became one of its five districts. |
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| + | This region consists of the present day districts of Abbottabad, Batagram, Haripur, Kohistan and Manshera. It also includes the tribal area of [[Black Mountain area|Black Mountain]] (Kala Dhaka) (within Manshera district) ans the [[Gullies]] (within Abbottabad district). | ||
Revision as of 08:46, 3 November 2009
Hazara was a historic region, first in Punjab and later when it was transferred to the North West Frontier Province, on the later's creation in 1901. It then became one of its five districts.
This region consists of the present day districts of Abbottabad, Batagram, Haripur, Kohistan and Manshera. It also includes the tribal area of Black Mountain (Kala Dhaka) (within Manshera district) ans the Gullies (within Abbottabad district).
Cities,Towns and Hill Stations
- Abbottabad
- Balakot
- Bara Gali
- Batagram
- Changlagali
- Ghora Dhakka
- Ghora Gali
- Haripur
- Kaghan (Kagan)
- Khairagali
- Khanspur
- Manshera
- Nathiagali
- Oghi
- Thandiani
- Tarbela (Torbela)
History
Battle of Hazra Jun 1888
Battle of Hazra Oct 1888
Battle of Hazra 1891
Black Mountain Expedition 1888
Black Mountain Expedition 1891
Spelling Variants
Modern name: Hazara
Variants: Hazra
