Attock rhymes with Khattak

[Dr_Sufi]

Re: Attock rhymes with Khattak

@marwati

In 1581 AD Akbar laid the foundations of fort on eastern bank of Indus and named it Atak (Attock) Banaras. Mughal historian Badayuni (1540-1615) tell us that the name was chosen to rhyme with Khattak , the other frontier town. Abu Fazal tell us that Khattak was then known as Khattak banaras.

The name of other frontier town was not Khattak. Its name was Akorra, where the Akorra branch of Khattak tribe was settled.