Amb, Pakistan
Amb is a village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It lies on the west bank of the Indus River and is mainly inhabited by the Tanoli tribe of Barlas descent.[1]
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| Coordinates: 34.19°N 72.51°E | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Elevation | 395 m (1,296 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
Formerly part of the princely state of Amb, which was named after the town, the town of Amb was integrated into Pakistan in 1969. Historically, Nawabs of Amb used to reside in Amb in the winter season.[2]
References
- "Amb" in The New Encyclopædia Britannica. Chicago: Encyclopædia Britannica Inc., 15th edn., 1992, Vol. 1, p. 315.
- Amb - Imperial Gazetteer of India, v. 5, p. 275.
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Administrations: Peshawar Division and Peshawar District | ||
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Website: Peshawar District at NRB | ||
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