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History of Mansehra


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The area of Mansehra has been under the rule of various emperors and governments, including Alexander the Great, Ashoka the Great, the Afghans, the Turks and the British Empire.

Alexander the Great conquered and established his rule over a large part of northern India, including the Mansehra area. In the year 327 B.C. Alexander handed the area over to the Indian king Abisares. Turkish rule came to an end due to the increased aggression of the Pashtuns and their allied forces. In 1646, the Turks came under attack by the Swatis under the leadership of Akhund salak, who was the

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