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The former princely state of Swat (1926-1969) is known for its buildings, roads and architecture. These buildings show the quality and architectural design of that time. [timeframe?] [1] These buildings serve as benchmarks of architecture, style and stability. A brief description of some of these buildings and structures is given below:
In 1835, Saidu Baba cooperated with the Afghan emir Dost Muhammad Khan and mobilized the tribes of Yaghestan against the Sikh Empire. [5] [6]: 39 In return, the Afghan Emir recognized him as ruler of Swat, Lundkhwar and Mardan. [6]: 40 However, Dost Muhammad Khan's campaign proved to be a failure, and Akhund returned to Swat. [5]
The Swat state was established by a religious leader, Saidu Baba, who was born in a Muslim Khatana Gujjar [5] family of the upper Swat Valley in 1794. [6] He began his life as a shepherd and then left the village at the age of 18 to settled in the village of Mian Brangola, where he got his early education and learnt the fundamentals of Islam.
Saidu Sharif is an administrative unit, known as union council or Ward in tehsil Babuzai, of the Swat district. According to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Local Government Act 2013 [12] Swat District has 214 Wards: 170 Village Councils and 44 Neighbourhood Councils. Saidu Sharif is Territorial Ward, which is further divided into three Neighbourhood Councils:
The state of Swat was founded by Saidu Baba, religious leader also known as Akhund of Swat, in 1849. After his death in 1878, the state fell into abeyance until 1915, when Syed Abdul Jabbar Shah, a descendant of Pir Baba gained power with the title of Badshah. The grandson of Saidu Baba, Wadud of Swat was elected
The lower valley of the Swat River has been occupied for the last 3000 years. The area between Chakdara Bridge and Saidu Sharif is littered with the remains of pre historic Aryan's Gandhara grave culture, Buddhist shrines and buildings of the Shahi Period. These archaeological sites are concentrated around three towns: Barikot, Odigram and ...
Swat District (Urdu: ضلع سوات, Pashto: سوات ولسوالۍ, pronounced), also known as the Swat Valley, is a district in the Malakand Division of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Known for its stunning natural beauty, the district is a popular tourist destination.
The hospital located near Central Hospital Saidu Sharif,Swat, is the most modern hospital in Swat District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, gifted by U.A.E Government. Licensing I, the copyright holder of this work, hereby publish it under the following license: