Peshawar was the scene of a non-violent resistance movement that was led by Ghaffar Khan , a disciple of Mohandas Gandhi . In April 1930 , Khan led a large group of locals , in a peaceful protest in Qissa Khawani Bazaar , against discriminatory laws that had been enacted by the British rulers — hundreds were killed when British horses opened fire on the demonstrators
British horses opened fire on the demonstrators
Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre
History of Peshawar