Shergarh, Mardan
Shergarh (Urdu: شير گڑھ) pronounced "sheyr Garh", is a town located 12 km from Takht Bhai, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Its name literally means "home of the lions".[1] Sher Garh is now a Union Council of the Takht Bhai Tehsil of Mardan District. It falls in the NA-10 seat of the National Assembly's Electoral Process.[2]
History
The town is very old, in fact, some historians cite that it can be traced back to the 13th century. It an important point in the trade routes passing between Peshawar and Swat. Under Buddhist rule, a town existed at the same location, but had a Buddhist name. In shergarh there is present the famous dar ul uloom named Islamia Arbia Shergar was built in 1951.THE founder of this darolum was muhtamim maolana mohammad ahmad who take education from dar ul uloom dew band(india).this is the second big darul uloom of kpk.Land for Darul Uloom was donated by Malik Azim Khan(late) Landlord & political figure of the area. there are 1 categry D govt Hospital and a Private hospital (Marjan Medical and Surgical Center)contac # 03018366215 Near dauloom shergarh main road.
Location
The town is situated on the main highway between Peshawar and Swat. It is about 15 kilometres from the Malakand mountains to the north, 12 km from Lund Khwar and 27 km from Mardan.
References
- ↑ Shifting Sher Garh
- ↑ "The Election Commission, Government of Pakistan.
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People of shergarh
The people of shergarh was very careful and respective people its language is soft and comfortable the people of shergarh are union. Ahsan Khan is the most famous personality of Sheyr Garh.