Description:
The name 'Peshawar' is derived from the ancient name of the city Peshawar, which is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word 'Peshwara'. The name Peshawar was first mentioned in the Atharvaveda, a Hindu scripture. The city has been known by various names throughout its history, including Parachinar, Peshawar, and Peshawar-i-Khorasan. The city was originally located on the Peshawar River, but was moved to its present location in 1799. The city is located in the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan.
