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Edwardesabad
Edwardesabad | |
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Presidency: Bengal | |
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Place Name: | Bannu |
State/Province: | North West Frontier Province |
Country: | Pakistan |
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Edwardesabad also called Bannu, was a town in Bannu District of the Derajat Division of North West Frontier Province.
History
The present town was founded by Sir Herbert Edwardes in 1848.
Military
It was used as a base for punitive expeditions.