to South Asia.

Etymology

The name Quetta is a variation of the Pashto word Kwatkot, or kota meaning "fortress". Quetta was formerly known as Shalkot (, ).

History

Early history and etymology

The name Quetta is derived from the Pashto word ???? (kwatta), meaning "fort", a reference to the naturally defensible character of the valley and to the historic mud-walled citadel known as the Miri Fort, which

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