Quetta
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 Buldak, Afghanistan.
In 1935, a powerful earthquake hit Quetta. The earthquake was felt between 2:30 am to 3:40 am. It resulted in the collapse of buildings, that is why there is no historical building in Quetta.
History
Quetta is also spelled Kuwatah which is a variation of Kot, a Pashto word meaning "fortress".
Quetta was captured by Mehmood Ghaznavi in the 11th century. The Khans of Kalat ruled Quetta until 1556 when the Persians conquered the city, only to have it retaken by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1595. Despite all this, the Khans of Kalat were successful in restoring their rule in the region by the 18th century.[1]
The predominantly Muslim population supported the Muslim League and the Pakistan Movement. On joining Pakistan, Quetta was made the capital city of the newly created province of Balochistan.
Geography
Quetta lies close to the borders of Afghanistan. Traders and invaders have passed through Quetta since pre-historic times. Quetta is 1,645 meters above the sea level. It is near the Hazarganji-Chitan National Park.
It has a cold and windy in winter moderate summers.
References
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Quetta Media
Quetta Fort Mirri during winter
Map of Quetta before the earthquake of 1935
Passengers boarding a Chaman bound train at Baleli, Quetta
Quetta railway station was built during the British Raj
Home of Quetta Gladiators
Musa sports stadium. A popular place with jogging track & other sports training facilities in Quetta cantt
Khan, Muhammad Jawad. "BHC :: Quetta > History of District". bhc.gov.pk. Retrieved 2018-01-28.
