Bannu
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| Place Name: | Bannu |
| State/Province: | North West Frontier Province, (NWFP) |
| Country: | Pakistan |
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Bannu or Edwardesabad was the headquaters of Bannu District and Tehsil of the Derajat Division of the North West Frontier Province.
History
The current town was founded in 1848 by Sir Herbet Edwardes.
Churches and Missions
- Church Missionary Society
Military
The town was used as a base for punitive expeditions. The cantonment centred arounded the fort.
Forts
