Sethi House Peshawar

The Sethi house building was built by Karim Baksh Sethi in 1884 and the house was purchased by the Directorate of Archaeology & Museums in 2006.

The Sethi's of Peshawar are known to have migrated from Bhera situated on the left bank of river Jehlum at the time when the Sikhs established their rule in Punjab. They first settled at Chamkani, a small village across the river Bara, and then after a while shifted to Peshawar. The Sethis were not only rich but also great philanthropists. They are known to have completed several works of public u  ...