Kotla Mohsin Khan

Kotla Mohsin Khan

One of the most important monuments of Peshawar, Kotla Mohsin Khan, was built as a gateway in the 16th century by a famous Mughal Mansabdar, Arbab Mustajab Khan Momand, who used to sit in the balconies of the gate to arbitrate among the Gori Khel tribes. The Sikhs set fire to the entrance, which was later rebuilt. The location was previously known as Kotla Mustajab Khan. Kotla Mohsin Khan takes you on a journey through different eras. As you hear the legends associated with it, you are fascinated to know how this place has played a significant role during different periods. People visit Kotla Mohsin Khan to enlighten themselves about their culture and history as it played a vital role in governance in the past.