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City in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan
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Mardan is in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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Exceptionally well-preserved ancient Buddhist monastery dating back to the Indo-Parthian Kingdom. The monastery was founded in the 1st century CE, and was in use until the 7th century. The site is considered among the most important relics of Buddhism in the whole region. Takht-i-Bahi was has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1980.
Dedicated to Abdul Ghaffar Khan, Pashtun freedom fighter and independence activist against British colonial rule in India known for his nonviolent opposition and lifelong pacifism.
Built in 1892 to honour fallen soldiers who fought during the 1879 Siege of the British Residency in Kabul.
There's only a limited number of trains to Mardan. However, the nearby town of Nowshera is located along the main railway line connecting Peshawar with the rest of the country.
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