Swat State (1915–1969) |
FROM GENESIS TO MERGER
An Analysis of Political, Administrative, Socio-Political, and Economic Developments |
Sultan-i-Rome |
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Readership / Level |
Scholars, students, academics, general readers and those interested in the history and affairs of Swat. |
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Description |
This book discusses the history and the institutions of the princely state of Swat. It traces the development of Swat in the cultural and social spheres, highlighting the rich and multifaceted nature of life in this attractive and strategically placed fabled state. During the British era, when the state enjoyed autonomy, Swat progressed in terms of education, agriculture, communications, and tourism far in advance of surrounding areas. The author also recounts the fascinating story of how Swat countered the neighbouring states of Dir and Amb through diplomacy. |
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About the Author / Editor |
The author has a Ph.D. in history from the Department of History, University of Peshawar. His doctoral dissertation was on Swat State. He joined the Department of Higher Education (Colleges), Government of North-West Frontier Province, as Lecturer in History in 1988, and is presently Assistant Professor. Sultan-i-Rome is life member of: Pakistan Historical Society, Council of Social Sciences Pakistan (COSS), and Pukhtu Adabi Board. He is also member of Environmental Protection Society (EPS), based at Swat, and remained its Councillor (Member of the Board of Governors) for the years 1999-2002. He remained Member of the Review Committee Manuscripts for Islamic History (for Classes IX-X & XI-XII), in 1995, NWFP Text Book Board, Peshawar. He has participated in various seminars, conferences and workshops, and published several articles. |
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