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Though an Islamic country Pakistan have the shrines that belong to other religions and the Buddhist Stupas in Peshawar are the greatest example of this. These stupas show the spreading of Buddhism in this part of the world. The former name of the city was Pushpapur or the “land of flowers” and was ruled by Kushan emperor Kanishka. It was after he became a Buddhist that this place was influenced by the philosophy of this religion. It was then that most of the Buddhist Stupas in Peshawar were constructed.

These Buddhist Stupas in Peshawar were constructed to keep the various relics of Buddha. This is a good way of preserving the Buddhist articles, documents and other things. Later they help the scientists and researchers to find out many things about the religion, its inherent philosophy and the extend to which it has influenced a particular society.

Being a part of the undivided India in the past it became easier for Pakistan and Peshawar to get influenced by the religion. Once the Buddhist Stupas in Peshawar were established it also become easier to spread it to the nooks and corners of Pakistan and its neighbors. The religion then spread as far as China, Mangolia and Tibet. Afghanistan and areas like Gilgit also got to know the basic principles of Buddhism.

These stupas have now become one of the must see Tourist Attractions in Peshawar. In fact if you take a close look at the history of this country you will see that this city was the venue of some of the important Buddhist Councils. Some of which are convened by the emperor Kanishka.

This history tells why the stupas came into being and now a look at them reminds you the different religious influence that helped in the shaping up the society of the modern Peshawar. Travelers can also take a peek at the Dhamarajika Buddhist Stupa. This is considered to be the oldest one in Pakistan. This is a good place for sightseeing in Peshawar.

Attraction in Peshawar, therefore, will also help you to understand the history of the place.

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Peshawar Tourist Attractions
Altit Fort	Baltit Palace
Buddhist Stupas in Peshawar	Chowk Yadgar
Cunningham Clock Tower	Fort Bala Hisar
Hunza Valley	Jamrud Fort
Karavan Sarai Gor Khatri	Kyber Pass
Peshawar Museum	Qissa Khawani Bazaar