Chitrāl

Chitrāl

also spelled  Chitrār  or  Qāshqār 

      town, northern North-West Frontier province, Pakistan. The town lies along the Kunar River (also known as Chitrāl River) in a valley 2 miles (3 km) wide, at an elevation of about 4,900 feet (1,490 metres) above sea level. Chitrāl has a government woolen and sericulture centre, the fort of the former chieftain, a polo ground, and fruit gardens in the neighbourhood. It is accessible via several mountain passes and is linked with Peshāwar by air.

      The local inhabitants were converted to Islam in the 11th century and are now mostly members of the Ismāʿīlī sect. Prior to the 19th century, Chitrāl was a centre for slave trade in the region. Khowari, the language of the Khōs, the dominant tribe in the locality, is the lingua franca. The Chitrālīs are fine horsemen and excel at the game of polo.

      The surrounding area is a scenic region of lofty ranges (Tirich Mīr (Tirich Mir); 25,230 feet [7,690 metres]), fertile valleys, and rich pine forests. It is drained by the Kunar River. Wheat, barley, corn (maize), and rice are the chief crops in the area, and walnuts, grapes, apricots, and mulberries are also grown. Pop. (1998 est.) 29,900.

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