Role of Mardan in Freedom Movement

Abstract

          Mardan played an important role in the freedom movement. The area constituting district Mardan was an integral part of Peshawar district till 1937, but afterward Mardan was separated from Peshawar to constitute a separate new district, Mardan. The status of district Mardan was elevated to division level on July 1, 1988 and it became the 6^th division of NWFP.          The people of Mardan provided men and money for achieving Pakistan and successfully resisted the tidal wave of British imperialism.