Shabqadar town is situated about 17 miles in the northwest of Peshawar. It is also connected to Charsadda, Tangi and Mohmand Agency by road. It separates the Peshawar valley from the mountainous Mohmand Agency thus making it strategically quite significant. It used to provide forewarnings to rulers in case of a foreign invasion. In the wake of its geographical relevance, a fort was built and garrisoned. This historical fort depicts a blend of old and new architecture.