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Mardan
مردان
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Country | Pakistan |
Province | Khyber Pakhtunkhwa |
District | Mardan |
Tehsil | Mardan |
Area | |
• Total | 1,632 km2 (630 sq mi) |
Population | |
• Total | 1,400,000 (approx) |
• Density | 850/km2 (2,200/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Calling code | +92 937 |
Website | MardanJALALA |
Mardan (Pashto: مردان), known as The city of hospitality, is a city in Pakistan. It is in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. The city is the capital of Mardan District.
Images for kids
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The Edicts of Ashoka were carved on a massive boulder near Mardan around 250 BCE.
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The Seated Buddha, dating from 300 to 500 CE, was found near Mardan, and is now on display at the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco.
See also
In Spanish: Mardan para niños
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