Jalalabad is a city in Nangarhar Province, Afghanistan. The city has a population of about 356,274 people 1. Here is some information I found about Jalalabad:

Characteristics

Jalalabad is located on the Kabul River and the Kunar River.
The city is an important trading center and a center for social activities.
The city is known for its papermaking and agricultural products such as oranges, lemons, rice and sugarcane.

history

Jalalabad was founded in 1570 by Akbar I, the Mughal Emperor of India.
The city was a center of Gandhara culture and was favored by Afghan kings.
During the reign of Timur Shah in the Durrani Empire, Jalalabad served as the Afghan winter capital.

Worth seeing

The National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul houses a collection of artworks from Jalalabad and other parts of the country.

The ruins of two Buddhist stupas were discovered and examined about 11 km west of Jalalabad near the village of Bimaran.

Art

Afghanistan's art was originally made almost exclusively by men, but recently women are attending the art programs at Kabul University. Art is mainly concentrated at the National Museum of Afghanistan, the National Gallery of Afghanistan and the National Archives of Afghanistan in Kabul.

Museums

The National Museum of Afghanistan in Kabul houses a collection of artworks from Jalalabad and other parts of the country.

Specialties

Jalalabad is known for its agricultural products such as oranges, lemons, rice and sugarcane.

Hike

There are many hiking trails around Jalalabad. The Tora Bora mountain pass is a popular destination for hikers.
Ride a bike

Cycling is very popular in Jalalabad. There are many cycle paths around the city.
Celebrities

I couldn't find any information about prominent people from Jalalabad.
Press

I couldn't find any information about local press from Jalalabad.

Here is a poem about Jalalabad:

Jalalabad, city on the river, a place full of history and culture. Gandhara art is at home here and nature is full of adventure.