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'''Hazara''' was a historic region, first in [[Punjab]] and later when it was transferred to the [[North West Frontier Province]], on the latter's creation in 1901. It then became one of its five districts. | '''Hazara''' was a historic region, first in [[Punjab]] and later when it was transferred to the [[North West Frontier Province]], on the latter'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 area|Black Mountain]] (Kala Dhaka) (within Manshera district) and the [[Gullies]] (within Abbottabad district). | + | 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) and the [[Murree|Gullies]] (within Abbottabad district). |
==Cities,Towns and Hill Stations== | ==Cities,Towns and Hill Stations== | ||
Revision as of 11:52, 26 June 2012
| Hazara District | |
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| Presidency: Bengal | |
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| Present Day Details | |
| Place Name: | Abbottabad District, Batagram District, Haripur District, Kohistan District, Manshera District |
| State/Province: | North West Frontier Province (NWFP) |
| Country: | Pakistan |
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Hazara was a historic region, first in Punjab and later when it was transferred to the North West Frontier Province, on the latter'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) and the Gullies (within Abbottabad district).
Contents
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
External Links
- Hazara, Pakistan Wikipedia
- Abbottabad District Wikipedia
- Batagram District Wikipedia
- Haripur District Wikipedia
- Kohistan District Wikipedia
- Manshera District Wikipedia
Historical Books on-line
Hazara District Imperial Gazetteer of India 1908
