|
|
|
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
|
 |
Mughal Bridge UC Umar Abad
Chamkani |

Preview Large |
This magnificent bridge over the renowned Bara River
presents a beautiful illustration of Mughal architecture.
Built around 17th century, it is composed of Waziri bricks,
fortified with lime, mud and jute mixture. One of the three
other existing Mughal bridges on the Grand Trunk Road in
Pakistan, this is only one of its kind in the entire
province. Its history can be traced to Emperor Shah Jehan's
reign. Some believe that it may even have been built earlier
during Sher Shah Suri's period as it crossed the old GT Road
built by him and may have been restored by the Mughals
later. The Mughal Bridge also known as Sethian Bridge on the
old GT Road stands on 26 small and large pillars. It has
twelve tunnels below, for the river Bara constructed with
Waziri tiles and graceful towering mehrabs above. The bridge
stands 290 feet and 5 inches in length, and 33 feet and 2.5
inches wide. They exhibit a variety of lovely murals &
ornate designs. The upper part of the bridge still exhibits
a linear shaped beautiful pattern of bygone period. Despite
the ravages of time, this amazing structure still with
stands every today a stream of heavy traffic. |
|
|
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
|
 |
Famous Chamkani Chapli Kabab |

Preview Large |
Pukhtoons
are famous for their hospitality. A variety of food is
available to please the guests. Every region has some
special food or meal to offer. Kabab is one of these food
items which can be found in every small village of
Pukhtoonkhwa. It is made of mince, onions, tomatoes, chilies,
maze flour, coriander and a few other spices. The famous
names of Kababi are Sattar Kababi and Mukamil.
Chamkani is one of the places where you can get the best
Kababs. People from other regions come over here to enjoy
eating Kababs. Kabab is now a days a favorite item of the
party dishes. It was originally flat oval shaped but now a
different kind of kabab called seekh Kabab is also
available. Kabab is more consumed in winter as it keeps the
body warm and is considered good for flue. In some Kababs eggs
and Bone marrow is also added. It will cost you 120 rupees
per kg (2 dollars) but you will never forget the taste. |
|
|
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
|
 |
Old Post Offices Or Bolai |

Preview Large |
Bawli (Pashto), Post office and also known as
"Dewan-e-Barid" is the places used as Post
Offices in past era. These are found in
different places in Chamkani. The system of
posting a message or letter is some thing
like this that in each Bawli there is a man
with a horse ready any time. When ever a
person took a letter from a Bawli to another
one the man in Bawli transfer this letter to
another one, and the letter soon transfer to
its location. There are two Bawli present in
it original form in Chamkani, one is located
on the main road to Mere Kachori and second
is behind Mia Umar Baba Qabristan. |
|
|
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ |
|
 |
Chamkani Main Bazar - Da Sokano
Ziarat |

Preview Large |
"Da Sokano Bazar" is a famous
one in Peshawar due to "Hazrat
Mia Umar Baba". Here you can
find a variety of things. Chapli
Kabab is one of the favorite
one. Any one who visits Mia Umar
Baba Shrine must stay for a
while to eat delicious Chapli
Kabab. Nazar Gul tika farosh is
almost welcome you to taste "Tikka"
at his shop. There is also a
great rush of people at night
especially on Thursday when a
large number of people visits
Mia Sahib Shrine and mosque. |
|
|
Enter Information About A Famous Place In
Chamkani |
|
|