Gor Khatri

temple, Peshāwar, Pakistan

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Gor Khatri is a historic site in Peshawar, Pakistan, that was once a Buddhist monastery and later became a sacred Hindu temple. It is situated on an eminence in the east of the city, offering a panoramic view. The site is part of Peshawar's rich history, which includes its association with Buddhism as the former capital of the ancient kingdom of Gandhara. The city of Peshawar itself, meaning "frontier town," has been a significant center for trade and has a long history of various rulers and cultural influences.1

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…after the battle of Nowshera; Gor Khatri, once a Buddhist monastery and later a sacred Hindu temple, which stands on an eminence in the east and affords a panoramic view of the entire city; the pure white mosque of Mahabat Khan (1630), a remarkable monument of Mughal architecture; Victoria memorial…
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…after the battle of Nowshera; Gor Khatri, once a Buddhist monastery and later a sacred Hindu temple, which stands on an eminence in the east and affords a panoramic view of the entire city; the pure white mosque of Mahabat Khan (1630), a remarkable monument of Mughal architecture; Victoria memorial…
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