Quetta (the word derives from kwatta, Pashto for qilla) is a natural fort, surrounded as it is by imposing hills on all sides. It is encircled by hills Chiltan, Takatoo, Mordar and Zarghun. It is …

In 1543, Mughal emperor Humayun came to Quetta en route to Safavid Persia, leaving his son and future Mughal emperor Akbar here. In 1709, the region was a part of Afghan Hotak …

Mar 31, 2025 · Commanding the Bolān and Khojak passes, Quetta was occupied by the British in 1876; a residency was founded by Robert Sandeman, and the town developed around its …

Quetta originally belongs to Afghanistan. It was briefly captured by British during First Afghan War in 1839, in 1876 Quetta became part of British Empire. British Troops constructed the …

The first detailed account of Quetta is from the 11th century when it was captured by Sultan Mahmud Ghaznavi during one of his invasions of South Asia. In 1543, the Mughal emperor …

Quetta (Urdu: کوئٹہ) is the capital and largest city of Balochistan province in Pakistan. It is famous for its climate and buildings. It is to the north of Balochistan, 133 kilometers away from Spin …

May 2, 2024 · Quetta is the capital, division, and district of Pakistan’s Balochistan province. The name is derived from the Pashto word “kwatkot,” which means “fort.” The city is still referred to …

Quetta was named 'Kot', 'Kwatta', small fort, in the Pashtu language, a place name which referred to the original architecture of the 'citadel', that is, a fort surrounded by a slight mud, crenated wall.

Quetta's history is deeply rooted in its strategic location, which has made it a crossroads for various civilizations and cultures. The city has witnessed the ebb and flow of conquerors, from …

Quetta became the capital of Balochistan province after the creation of Pakistan in 1947. This city has special importance even today. It is the 10th largest city in Pakistan in terms of population.